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  • Douglas Griffith

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 2:56 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      To start things off: The Intermoutain Health guy at the top of the marathon was so pleasant and helpful to everyone. I had a nagging left hamstring ( from last July 4, 15, when I climbed Mt Olympus then ran down.
      The health care provider taped me up perfectly.
      I hugged him after the race and thanked him.
      The goo packs could have been more accessible but thank you for consistent nutrition.

      One thing I would change is have creamy's and more chocolate milk for the marathoners and whole grain bread even if your sponsors have to pay for it and maybe get rid of the band if that's a big cost
      Pizza and Coke is not a good way to finish the race

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes. My best prior was Ogden 2014 3:40
      9/12/15 BC 3:19:45. BQ

    4. How would you describe the course?

      It's tough but great.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I incorporated Bart Yasso 800's and one mile repeats. Last fall 2014, I have been running 6 days a week. Mon, Wed and Fri 6-9 miles 8:30-9:00 min mile paces. Tuesday's 1 1/2 mile warm up then 6 -800s thurs 1 mile repeats at 7:00 min miles

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Never quit.
      Get on a program. Run 10ks and half marathon races as part of your training
      You're not going to qualify for Boston the first time

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

      We live in bountiful

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  • Bryce Anderson

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 2:26 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      3/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Running down the canyon was great and it was nice to run a race so close to home, I just would like to sign up sooner so that I don't have to pay so much money.
      A couple words of advice, I thought the race was one of the better races I have run but sadly I was spoiled with running the St George marathon first. Where this race could improve is the aid stations on the course. It wasn't until mile 13 or 15 that I saw oranges and bananas and the oranges weren't even cut. I would like earlier on in the race to have those items to eat at the event. I would even pay a extra ten dollars on my sign up fee if I knew that would happen. Then the medical aid stations didn't do a very good job advertising what they could do for me. The St. George marathon you have multiple spots were volunteers offer vasoline and ice/hot and they announce it at the edge of the road. The vasoline is on a stick that you take and apply yourself but the ice/hot they will massage it on for you. Here at this race I had to ask if they had anything and then you gave it to me to put on myself.

    3. Did you PR?

      No I didn't PR at mile 12 my knee gave out on me and I did my best to get into the finish. But I finished and that is what matters.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      I believe what felt like the first 17 miles was all down hill and that was a little rough. Also having two main locations were the course loops back into each other that was a little depressing to see the runners ahead of you that you have been passed by.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I had trained okay, my big down fall was I ran a 50 mile race two weeks before and my injuries this race were in result from that race. So I would make sure to not run that 50 mile race again. Training advice to others would be to make sure that you put in the miles and not to skip leg day.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Have a good pair of shoes, and socks. Bring something warm for the pre run up in the canyon

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

      I loved the papa johns and milk, but wished there was more. by the time I had got there, there wasn't much of it left and I saw way to many little kids eating all the pizza and these are kids that didn't run. I don't mean for this to come off mean, I love kids but this is food that some of the runners are looking forward to when they finish and if little kids that didn't run are eating all of the food that is brought, that just doesn't sit well with me. Now if there is enough pizza then sure I have no problem.

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    1. Bryce Anderson
      Sept. 13, 2015, 2:27 p.m.

      Great race for the 5th year but a lot of room for improvement

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  • Camille Knudsen

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 2:11 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Running with my friends and bonding over our love for the sport is my most favorite thing. I didn't PR, but I cheered and reveled in the joy of watching a friend complete her first half marathon. I'm so glad it was the Big Cottonwood...it's my most favorite half ever. Plus, the Diet Coke at the finish is awesome!!!

    3. Did you PR?

      Sadly, no. I didn't PR. I had high hopes that I would, but it wasn't to be. I don't know what the qualifications for Boston are, but I highly doubt it.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful! Elevation doesn't affect me, I've lived and played here all my life. It's a steep canyon and I'm paying dearly for it today, but I grow stronger with each passing year and I'm able to really take in the beauty of the canyon and really appreciate it.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I would definitely spend more time downhill training. I think it's worth the effort.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      You always get really warm, so don't be afraid to dress lightly. Even though it's freezing at the top of the canyon. The provided gloves really do the trick as well as the Mylar blankets. Thank you!

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

      I go home shower and nap to my heart's content!

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    1. Camille Knudsen
      Sept. 13, 2015, 2:15 p.m.

      Thank you for putting on such a fun, well organized race each year! I missed Noodles and Co. this year, but the return of Diet Coke made me forget all about those noodles. I was able to catch a ride up the canyon in a van with a fabulous driver...that was nice! It was a little more chaotic lining up for the busses, but other than that, it was wonderful as usual. Thank you!!

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  • Miranda Johnson

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 1:57 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      This was my first marathon and it was fantastic! The whole event was very professional and would highly recommend it to anyone. The two pacers for 3:35 were amazing and made the event light hearted and spirited! I am still in shock I conquered a marathon and I am so proud to say it was Big Cottonwood!

    3. Did you PR?

      This was my first, so the longest I had ever run before yesterday was 20 Miles. I now have a PR and I did qualify for Boston! So pumped and proud!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The course was beautiful and all the aid stations came at just the right times.

    5. What advice would you give future runners?

      More downhill training!

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

      Love that pictures are free! I also got a massage which felt incredible!! The whole atmosphere was perfect! Thank you for making my first so fantatstic!!

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  • Ellen Maier-Zinn

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 1:46 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      It was a beautiful day, the shuttle to the start line was well arranged.

    3. Did you PR?

      Unfortunately no

    4. How would you describe the course?

      I thought the course was beautiful. The out and back was disappointing after the beautiful course through the canyon. It would have been awesome the have the course start farther back and be able to go straight down to the finish. There should have been more water stations.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Trained down a local ski hill

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Make sure you train on downhills and in the heat. Once you hit the out and back you are exposed and the heat quickly saps your energy

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

      I was disappointed in the expo and the after race festivities.

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  • Traci Helton

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 1:33 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      i was so nervous at first because it was my first full but it was awesome and so worth the nerves!!!!

    3. Did you PR?

      I would say I did even tho it was my first.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      awesome!! I loved the view and it was very easy to follow. the aid stations were in the perfect spots!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I trained perfectly! I only went as high as 20 miles and that didn't hurt me at all. I also only ran as high as 5 miles during the week and left the long runs for the weekend.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      in the morning if your worried about what to wear...it is chilly, make sure you wear pants over your shorts and a long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt. you can always put them in the penskye trucks for retrieval at the end. that is what I did.

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

      I came from riverton, wy and we didn't do much. I make sure and save my legs for the race!!

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  • Ian Shriver

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 1:29 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The race was challenging but the atmosphere and volunteers made it fun the whole way. The canyon was absolutely beautiful.

    3. Did you PR?

      This was my first marathon, so technically it was my fastest also. I hope to improve my times as I do more.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The course was absolutely beautiful. The steepness of the canyon was a lot more tough on my muscles than I expected. My training included hills but not near as steep as the course had.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      My training consisted of 2 short runs per week, 2 medium length runs per week, and a long distance run on Saturdays. I tried to train on downhill areas for longer runs. I would definitely suggest training for steep downhill sections better for this race.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      This race was a blast. Be sure to train well prior and get used to the elevation a little bit but really just have fun with it.

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

      I am from Alaska, but I go to university in the area and stayed at my in-laws house the night prior. So for fun I just spent time with family and relaxed.

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  • Cheryl Durrant Fillmore

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 1:08 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I love this half. It's my favorite of all I've done because of the adrenaline rush and extra excitement of the beauty of the mountains, the sound of the river, and the downhill slope. :) It's a well-organized and professionally run event... you can feel that in every aspect.

    3. Did you PR?

      No PR here this time, but it was my 2nd best.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The course is mostly a good downhill... a few spots of more intense slope make it helpful to have trained and learned how to effectively run a steep downward slope. Taking time to recognize the beauty of your surroundings and the sounds of the river and the peaceful miles of running down a canyon with very few vehicles is a rare opportunity and one I appreciated so much. I had run half of the course the previous weeks, and the high traffic was noticeable, so the difference of race day was even more gratifying.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I recently had a baby and wanted to prep for this in order to get back in better physical shape. My husband opted to join for his first half. Our time was limited quite a bit for training because of taking care of our baby and both running a longer 10 to 11 minute pace, so we were only able to run three times each (we took turns running on the other's off day). We simply each did two 3-4 mile runs a week and one long run. Ideally, more mileage would be better, but this is what worked for us and it worked well... We felt great on race day and beat our expected times and enjoyed it thoroughly, from beginning to end.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Do some downhill runs to prep, stretch well afterwards, use a foam roller after the run, and keep walking throughout the day. I did these things better this time around and, though I'm sore, I'm noticeably less sore than previous times running this course.

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

      Carb loading at CousCous.

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  • Sylvia Rohatinsky

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 12:51 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Beautiful course , perfectly run!! As I'm getting older (in my 60s), I was a little nervous about doing this one again. So glad that I did though. I have run either the half or the full every year since it began and can honestly say that it just keeps getting better and better!! So well run, awesome shirts, and runners are given exactly what is needed - both in the swag bags & at the finish

    3. How would you describe the course?

      LOVE the course!! Can help even slow, old ladies like me get a fast time!

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  • Steven Anderton

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 12:04 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      This is such a well organized and professionally managed race on what has to be the most beautiful course in the country! Everything went so smoothly and could not have been more enjoyable!

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes - although my only previous half marathon was 2 1/2 years ago - and I only started running seriously a little over 10 months ago. I beat my previous PR by a little over 56 minutes!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The scenery and downhill nature make it a really special race... Almost pain free!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I started training about 10 months ago with the ultimate goal of finishing a marathon. Running this race was one of the intermediate goals that I set. I have done quite a few downhill runs this past summer, with several in the last month of about 10 miles. The only thing I would do differently is to be more consistent in my training... (might have to quit my job to make that work??)... and I would be more careful about diet and would mix in some other cross-training.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Love my Hokas. Haven't had any of the nagging injuries since I switched. The bag drop conducted by Revel made dressing in layers for the cold starting line very easy and pickup was convenient at the end.

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

      This race was fun from packet pickup to after party! VERY WELL DONE and I will be back to run it again. I am local (South Jordan) but was surprised by the number of out-of-town and out-of-state runners that I met while participating. This race is definitely building a reputation outside the area.

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