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  • Ramona Llerenas

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 10:19 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      A little nervous at beggining of race. This was my first half marathon . Once it started it was just amazing. The view was beautiful all the runners supporting on everyone. One word AMAZING

    3. Did you PR?

      No I did not.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The course was just plain beautiful. Lots of green, waterfalls.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I definately not train well. I would definately train better next time. My advice would be to train better.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Wear double socks or something, i ended up getting blisters like on mile 10 and it made it a little difficult towards the end.

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      I did after, went to Temple Squares. I drove from Phoenix AZ

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    1. Ramona Llerenas
      Sept. 14, 2015, 10:20 a.m.

      Love the race i am really thinking about doing it next year again.

    2. Ramona Llerenas
      Sept. 14, 2015, 10:20 a.m.

      Love the race

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  • Jennalee Long

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 10:15 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Love the course. Weather couldn't have been better. Great finish line goodies!

    3. Did you PR?

      No, Nebo 1/2 is still my PR, but this was pretty close, about a two minute difference.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      I loved the gradual downhill. Not too steep, my calves were fine during and after the race which is nice. The leaves are starting to turn colors and it was beautiful!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I stay trained for half marathons all year long.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Try not to over-stress it. Do your best and enjoy it. I've made some awesome running friends over the years. Always have a good pair of shoes, and socks are just as important to me. On a down hill race like this, I also like to Vaseline my feet, so as not to wear any bilsters.

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      Nothing really. Came from Spanish Fork.

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    1. Jennalee Long
      Sept. 14, 2015, 10:16 a.m.

      Overall I really enjoyed this race!

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  • Tatiana Stahmann

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 10:12 a.m.
    1 0
    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      It was my second half-marathon. I liked it a lot. Well organized.

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes, I was 10 minutes faster:)

    4. How would you describe the course?

      It was easy to run downhill. It was way harder to go through the city part. Felt like I was running on send.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      No training. I participate in this events for fun.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Have fun with it. Don't stress, just you and the road.

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  • Allie Bryant

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 10:02 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Arriving to the start line was dark, and cold. Spirits were high, and I don't think I heard anyone complain about the chilly mountain air, as we were all huddled together with the foil emergency blankets provided by race sponsors. The course was incredible, with the most breathtakingly beautiful view, plenty of aid stations, and happy volunteers ready to high-five you with a cup of Gatorade in hand!

    3. Did you PR?

      I hit a new PR of 1:51:06! Not BQ, but there was a time I never thought it possible to get a sub 2:00 time, which I did, barely, three years ago, then beat that by eight minutes at Revel BC!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Breathtaking views, manageable grade for the most part, (a few points I had to slow myself down so I wouldn't fall), and it was nice that it got easier and easier to breathe as we descended into the valley.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I've been training consistently for almost a year, but my hill/mountain training should have been more of a focus. Even running as frequently as I do, not being accustomed to that much of a decline hammered my body, and I'm still having ibuprofen for breakfast two days later ;)

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train for the terrain you're going to be racing! Bring a disposable sweatshirt (one you can toss when you warm up), don't eat crap the day before, or race day. Remember how much running speeds tour digestive gears when you're choosing your pre-race fuel!

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      I live in the area, so not much. But had I traveled here, I would have spent a day in Park City, going down the Alpine Slide, then some mild hiking on one of the many trails there, and shopped on Main Street, concluded by a summer concert at Deer Valley Resort!

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  • Lia Goldsberry

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 10:02 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Love this race! Race directing is right on with number of potties, aid station management, after race recovery, awesome shirt, etc.
      The only thing this year that was weird, there was NO gun, or music, or person on a mega-phone for starting. Runners were still sitting on the ground up by the potties when people started running. The count-down or announcer type person is such a good idea.

    3. Did you PR?

      No, but I didn't expect to. :)

    4. How would you describe the course?

      LOVE the canyon...it's my fake trail running. (haha)

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I usually run approx. 20-30 miles/week and a handful of Half marathons a year. I need to remember to train on downhill prior.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      downhill training is a must for better recovery
      be early, don't plan on the last bus

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      talked with friends, but nothing really

    Comments

    1. Lia Goldsberry
      Sept. 14, 2015, 10:03 a.m.

      Thank you so much!

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  • Mona Davis

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 10:01 a.m.
    1 0
    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      It was my first Big Cottonwood Half, and I have to say it was very well done. I have run over 65 haves and was very impressed by the expo and the transportation. The canyon was beautiful and the aid stations and water stops were awesome. You put on a great race!!!

    3. Did you PR?

      no, I got sick at mile 6 and 9 and had to use the porta potties:(

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful!!!! I grew up in SLC and have always loved Big Cottonwood Canyon summer and winter.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I try to run a half marathon every other month, so my training is just kind of the same all the time. I just make sure I get an 11 miler in 2 Weeks before the race. I usually run between 15-20 miles a week.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Plan on having sore legs for a few days after. Roll and I swim after to relieve the pain.

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      I stayed at my daughters and enjoyed eating and hanging out in SLC.

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    1. Mona Davis
      Sept. 14, 2015, 10:02 a.m.

      Well done !

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  • Caitlin Newland

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 9:59 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

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  • Karla Church

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 9:43 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Absolutely beautiful scenery! Lots of port-a-potties at the start! Could of had a few more at the first few aid stations. Nerves make a lot of people have to go in the first few miles. Very organized and smooth. Ran it with my husband and daughter and felt great!

    3. Did you PR?

      Didn't set a PR but I had decided to stay with my husband and daughter and enjoy the scenery and the company.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Breathtakingly beautiful. Nice and cool temps. Most downhill I have ever done.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I usually run 3 or 4 shorter runs (4 to 6 miles) during the week and then run a longer one (10 to 12 miles) on Saturdays. Could have used some more down hill training.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train for the downhill.

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      We live in the area.

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    1. Kevin Church
      Sept. 14, 2015, 9:46 a.m.

      A giant Thank you to the organizers and the volunteers!!! I have run several races and this was very well done! Loved the inspirational signs along the way. I would have loved even more of those. Thank you again!

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  • Elider Ferman

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 9:32 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I almost can't walk but the experience was amazing.
      I loved the trail the view, the organization and the people's nice.
      Was great.

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  • Alli Salaman

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 9:03 a.m.
    1 0
    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The cold at the beginning was a bonding experience. I made quite a few new friends. The course started out with a slow downhill warm-up and got fast quickly. It was quite a shock to exit the canyon into the full heat and sun.

    3. Did you PR?

      I took four minutes off my PR. I might have done even better but there were significant lines at every aid station for the toilets. I spent at least five minutes waiting to pee.

    4. Tell us about your training.

      My training worked perfectly. I did a lot of mountain biking and weight lifting; focusing my efforts on my quads. I did a practice three mile run on a steep grade while wearing a weighted vest to test my race day plan. Short strides are key to the steeps. Tape your knees!

    5. What advice would you give future runners?

      Stay at one of the race hotels. Residence Inn had a breakfast set up for race day; we were able to pack what we wanted. The buses took us directly from the hotel to the starting line.

    6. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      I drove in from Fraser, Colorado. It was my first Revel, so I volunteered for packet pickup to get as much information as possible. I had as much fun volunteering as I did running.

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