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  • Gary Jones

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 8:12 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      it was a perfect and beautiful race day, weather and conditions couldn't have been better.
      I love how well the race it organized!!

    3. Did you PR?

      yes, 5 minutes better than last year

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The course is awesome!
      I need to do more downhill training next year
      The leaves were more colorful this year

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I spent a lot of my training, in speed training
      That helped getting a PR
      Will spend more time in downhill next year

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      downhill training is a must!
      Tighten the shoes slightly seemed to help as well

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

      not much
      only live an hour a way

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    1. Gary Jones
      Sept. 14, 2015, 8:13 a.m.

      i would suggest having music playing at the starting line (waiting area-parking lot) make it more of a party and fun atmosphere

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  • Molly Rubert

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 8 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

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  • Roxie McBride

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 7:58 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Perfect weather ... great day!

    3. Did you PR?

      No ... I did last year though. Had a rough year and haven't been able to train like I should.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful ... amazing!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Not what it should have been. I knew that going into town was tough ... that's where I bonk!

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Try to make sure you pace yourself for the hills and the flats. The hills can be fast and furious but sometimes they take it all out of you too!

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

      Shopping ... Tim McGraw concert Saturday night to celebrate!

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    1. Roxie McBride
      Sept. 14, 2015, 7:59 a.m.

      High five to the volunteers ... what a tough job! They were awesome!

    2. Roxie McBride
      Sept. 14, 2015, 7:59 a.m.

      See ya next year ...

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  • Kari VandeMerwe

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 7:09 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

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    1. Kari VandeMerwe
      Sept. 14, 2015, 7:11 a.m.

      Everything was well organized. Course and view fantastic!

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  • Eric Johnson

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 7:06 a.m.
    0 0
    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      You need heaters at the campground !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    3. Did you PR?

      yes

    4. How would you describe the course?

      fast and straight

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I only ran 4 miles per day to prep.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      bike to get ready for the downward run.

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

      Went to the state fair.

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    1. Eric Johnson
      Sept. 14, 2015, 7:07 a.m.

      Have big medals every year,and I will be there to run.

    2. Eric Johnson
      Sept. 14, 2015, 7:08 a.m.

      no

    3. Eric Johnson
      Sept. 14, 2015, 7:08 a.m.

      no

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  • Kristi Rands

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 6:36 a.m.
    1 0
    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      This was my 1st half Marothon love it can't wait for next year.

    3. Did you PR?

      Well yes I've never ran one before

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful and fun

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I need to do more down hill training

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Downhill train

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

      Nothing really

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  • Mike W Brooks

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 5:37 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I had a tough day.I had done Pocatello marathon the week before and this was my eight marathin this year. I ran keeping in mind that next week I will do Top of Utah. My motivation was not to PR.

    3. Did you PR?

      No. I have three more in the next month. I tried to pace myself accordingly.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Severly down hill and brutal after leavingmthe canyon.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I run 10 to 12 a year.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Practice down hill running if you want to PR here.

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

      Got to bed early the night before and rested and watched football after. I live in Magna.

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    1. Mike Brooks
      Sept. 14, 2015, 5:39 a.m.

      My running buddy did the half and said he wouldn't run that or the full again. I would but be ready to let the course beat me up.

    2. Mike Brooks
      Sept. 14, 2015, 5:39 a.m.

      I did leave one

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  • Steve Moore

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 2:17 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      3/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I was optimistic about the race from the race packet pickup on. Until... the start (or lack there of). There were some announcements, but never a clear statement about exactly what what was going to happen. I recall something said about "would the pace runners please start making their way to the start and line up?" sometime after 6:30 and "would you please take your warmup bags to the truck?" in a very casual way. Suddenly, after waiting in line at the truck I realized that that people were starting the course! What happened was essentially a "rolling" start. Every other race I've been in has had a CLEAR start with much less confusion, this was very "whatever", "just have a good time", sloppy and lackadaisical. For such a big production like this I was especially disappointed in really just the start. Everything else was well run.

      As I understand it, BQ times are based on a gun start and not a chip start. So I'm already starting now at a disadvantage without any idea of when the race had actually started. There was no big announcement, no gun, no shouting, nothing to indicate that the race had begun other than people were slowly starting to move downhill.

      My plan had been to stay with a pace runner who would get me to the finish line with 0:05 to spare to BQ. Ha, I spent at least the first 6 miles running much faster than I should have trying to catch up with my goal pace runner. I never did even though I passed 11 other slower pacers in my "sprint" start. My guess as to what happened in the last half of the race is that because of my fast catch up pace that I began with, I developed pain in my hips and right calf which made it only possible to endure the flat miles of out and back section after reaching the mouth of the canyon. People were passing me left and right.

      The last two downhill miles should have been easy... pour on the finishing speed, but I was I in too much pain and couldn't push through it. I was pretty disappointed and wonder if I should give up on trying to BQ. I'm in my early 50s and this was only my 8th marathon so I guess I shouldn't compare myself to others who have been doing this for decades with dozens of races experience. I must ask myself though what I'm doing wrong?

      I take responsibility for running the race poorly, but I attribute much of the reason for making those bad running choices to the disorganized start. If I had been able to start and stay with my goal pace runner I believe my finish would have been a much different story.

    3. Did you PR?

      No. I was off my pr by 0:25 which was set earlier this year in miserable conditions in the Ogden marathon's cold, heavy rain. I also missed a BQ time by 0:30. I was in just too much pain the last 7 miles and didn't care at that point about the people I had passed earlier who were now passing me.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      It's very pretty, but deceptive. If you're not at your best you can kind of "coast" down the canyon. Things will start to fall apart though in the following flat section and gradual inclines. I saw this in many other runners at this point too.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I run on trails at 6500' to 9000' elevation and followed the Nike running app's "coach" marathon training regimen. I also swim laps for 1 mile a session four or five times a week. I've done two other big races this year and feel I'm in the best shape I've ever been in. It's not the stamina to endure the distance that I lack or the speed to achieve a BQ time (I've run some 6:30 miles in training), it's starting too fast and the pain that develops in the later parts of the race that prevents me from making a BQ time for me.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Be prepared for warm temperatures in races and make sure that there's no confusion at the start. Try to be prepared for the unexpected.

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

      I had to drive four hours one way to get here and only spent a little time afterwards dining and shopping before I had to return home. I live in east central Nevada in a small town called Ely which is hours from most everywhere.

    Comments

    1. Steve Moore
      Sept. 14, 2015, 2:19 a.m.

      Disorganized start. Otherwise it was a great event.

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  • Toddie Banta

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 14, 2015, 12:33 a.m.
    3 0
    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I refer to this race as the friendly race. Everyone is so helpful. The staff, volunteers, emergency personnel, participants are fun and happy. The course is BEAUTIFUL!!! I will probably participate in this race every year. I think it is great that there are so many different skill levels and that the walkers are just as welcome as the runners by the participants and staff. This race is very organized and has a lot of extras that make it stand out from other races. I HIGHLY recommend this race.

    3. Did you PR?

      Although my pace is quite slow, I was pleasantly surprised that I finished faster than last year, especially considering my lack of training and health issues.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful!!! I wish the ENTIRE race could take place in the canyon. If the entire race or all but one or two miles took place in the canyon I would be in heaven! I hope REVEL can find a way to make that happen.... maybe next year? =0) The shade, light breeze, and breathtaking scenery made me want to turn around and go back up the canyon. But the rest of the course is okay, minus the traffic. The exhaust fumes and people smoking in their vehicles with their windows down wasn't great. It is a great course though, even with the few minor things I mentioned. I love the canyon portion!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      My training was pathetic! I did what I could, when I could. I would have liked to train more, but health issues and other major events didn't allow me to train as I would have liked to. I'm just happy to be able to participate in this event and enjoy the exercising, fall colors, great people, and beautiful views.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Prepare for the hills by training on hills, up and down. If you have knee, quad, or calf problems (especially if you haven't trained much on the hills) I suggest wearing support gear. I also found walking backwards uphill on a treadmill to be helpful. Start out slow and go at a comfortable pace.

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

      Enjoyed the area and seeing the start of the beautiful fall colors. I highly recommend The Bohemian Brewery (7200 South and slightly east of State Street) for an enjoyable dining experience. Whether you enjoy their wide variety of beer (you can sample them for 50 cents each to find out which one(s) you prefer) or just want a good meal that is made fresh or both, this is the place to go.

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  • Dallas Eichers

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 10:54 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      sunrise at guardsman just before the race.
      warm enough to not need a jacket or long pants.
      beautiful 18 or so miles in the canyon.
      Brutal out and back in the heat!
      Ok downhill to finish.

      Starts TOO Late, needs to start earlier to avoid heat at the end of the race.
      Eliminate the out and back!!!!!!

    3. Did you PR?

      NO!!!!
      Ran previous years BCM in 4:01, ran this years in 4:26. No where near BQ.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful. Canyon is steep!
      The out and back on Wasatch needs to be eliminated!!!!!!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I trained less downhill than years prior. That caught up to me after running the canyon at a fairly fast pace for me. Train more downhill so your legs are ready for this course.
      I would train in steeper canyons like Millcreek more, rather than Emigration all the time.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Canyon can be steep. Get some downhill training in and don't run too fast down the canyon.
      Be ready for sun exposure and heat outside the canyon as there is little shade and it tends to be hot!

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

      Came from sugarhouse. Came straight to the race and then went home!

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