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  • Scott Zierman

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 6:50 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      2/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      It was a beautiful day and a beautiful course. It was however marred by the lack of Porto potties. When you have 3000runners who are not allowed to go in the bushes you need a lot more than 106 johns. What I will never forget because I have never ever seen it occur before is some older guy running the course with crap streaming down his hind leg and falling out on the road. The smell was awful. Next time have more potties or fewer people!

    3. Did you PR?

      No. I ran well for my age group.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Almost all downhill with about 1/4 mile of mild uphill and about two miles of level

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I did some long runs downhill including Mt Whitney four weeks prior. I did not do enough, and my quads and calves especially the latter were quite sore.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Go to the bathroom before you run.

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

      We went to Zion. We came from LA area.

    Comments

    1. Scott Zierman
      Sept. 10, 2017, 6:52 p.m.

      The race needs more Porto potties.

    2. Scott Zierman
      Sept. 10, 2017, 6:52 p.m.

      The race needs more Porto potties.

    3. Scott Zierman
      Sept. 10, 2017, 6:52 p.m.

      The race needs more Porto potties.

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  • Maria Huston

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 6:02 p.m.
    0 0
    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Waiting for 90 minutes for the race to begin was a pain, but hey, that's racing. THANK YOU! for the mylar blankets and gloves! Potty section was a bit dark. This was a destination 1/2 for us from San Diego, so it was different, beautiful, unique. Not sure what to expect. I'm glad we drove the course the night before. Loved all the volunteers and ample potties along the course!!! It's the little things, right? I hit the wall at mile 11. I managed to finish with a respectable time (for myself). loved that some of the community came or to cheer us along the canyon. I liked that there were signs notifying of photographers. At least I knew when to look up and smile. Finish was fine, my name was called. Water could have been in more places at finish. I do wish for Food allergy friendly grub. It was different and fun!

    3. Did you PR?

      No, almost did. I hit the wall at mile 11. That means I need to train a bit more and come back!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Challenging (I've never run down hill for 13.1 miles) Fast (Ego boost for my pace!). Road a bit pitchey, you need to watch where you are going. Really nice scenery. There was a waterfall coming out of the rocks.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Run 3-4 times a week, long run on weekends. I need more hill and speed work.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Strengthen your legs, hill work, speed, distance. Have fun with this race. Dress accordingly, we read reviews that 2016 was COLD. I'm glad we had the blankets. Once you got running, it warmed up. Don't start the race like a bear is hot on your trail, ease into it. Drive the course the night before.

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

      We flew in the day before, so no real sight seeing. Sat in the hot tub at the hotel after and walked to get lunch/dinner. Too tired to go any where. The hotel had an okay Bar and eats to stay close by. Flew out morning after race. Close get away race from San Diego.

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  • Louella Buchanan

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 5:38 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Beautiful course down the canyon!

    3. Did you PR?

      No.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Scenery was beautiful, the grade was doable.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Almost all training was downhill.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Find hills, run down!

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  • Jennifer Crumley

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 5:33 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Well organized.

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes, 30 minutes! BQ, blew my expectations out of the water. I ran a smart, paced race and felt great at the finish. 3:27 :) this is a must pace course, use smart pacing for the course and run your own race with what you know works for you.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Scenic, fast and downhill. Smart pacing wins the race you want.
      Painful recovery but worth it.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Consistent, log the long runs 20-22 milers at a slower than goal pace. Do the speedwork, the hills UP and down. Train slow to race fast :)

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Smart pacing! Know what works for you and follow it thoughout the race. You will naturally run faster with the downhills, so don't go faster at the beginning because it's downhill and you feel good. Without even trying you will bank minutes the first 15 miles. Bank those minutes and save it for the out and back and finish. Use a pacing band and follow it even if you're off on each mile. Use it as a guideline for each mile.

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

      Trio restaurant Cottonwood and Current restaurant downtown!

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  • Mandee Orton

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 5:23 p.m.
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    1. How would you describe the course?

      I loved everything except the start of the half where it was jammed pack to run up and turn I averaged 7:40 minutwe miles and the first mile took me over 9 minutes due to only having access to half the road.. very frustrating start...

    Comments

    1. Mandee Orton
      Sept. 10, 2017, 5:24 p.m.

      Overall I love this race both the full and half marathon

    2. Mandee Orton
      Sept. 10, 2017, 5:24 p.m.

      See above

    3. Mandee Orton
      Sept. 10, 2017, 5:24 p.m.

      None

    4. Mandee Orton
      Sept. 10, 2017, 5:24 p.m.

      None

    5. Mandee Orton
      Sept. 10, 2017, 5:24 p.m.

      One

    6. Mandee Orton
      Sept. 10, 2017, 5:24 p.m.

      None

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  • Joy Madsen

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 5:10 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Did you PR?

      This was my first marathon and I was 13 minutes off a BQ. I'm coming back next year to get it!

    3. How would you describe the course?

      Gorgeous scenery with super fun downhills that make the miles fly by!

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  • Mindi Gates

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 3:44 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Awesome!

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes, I finished one minute faster then last year :)

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful I love the downhill courses.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Make sure to run downhill

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Wasn't as cold this year but be prepared for cold weather

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

      I traveled from Sandy Utah. We went to breakfast at The Original Pancake House after the race :)

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  • Bart Feldman

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 3:20 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Loved the mountain canyon run. Organizers and support staff were great. Didn't enjoy The 4 mile out and back loop. .

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes. 9 minutes faster.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Great. Except the 4 mile out and back loop. Hard after coming out of the mountains.

    Comments

    1. Bart Feldman
      Sept. 10, 2017, 3:21 p.m.

      It is a great marathon to try. Downhill extreme and if you like downhills and nature it is for you.

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  • Sherrie Shepherd

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 3:05 p.m.
    2 0
    1. Overall Rating

      3/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      This is my 3rd time running the full. So, I'm well aware of the course, but somehow it managed to chew me up and spit me out. It's a very tough course and deserves respect for sure. I struggled but that doesn't have anything to do with race planning other than the difficult course. I have plenty of suggestions for the finish line, though. I didn't like that the only place you could get water was right after the finish and once they corralled you out you could go back in. I was dying of thirst and couldn't get more water. Also, the food at the finish is wanting. Pizza? Yuck. That's for the night before. Some good cold chocolate milk and some fruit (not a banana) would have really hit the spot. And could the course be rerouted to finish at a park so there's more flat grassy areas for runners to stretch and recover?

    3. Did you PR?

      I set a goal for a 4 min PR. I PRd in April at Revel Mt Charleston and I had high hopes to exceed that performance. It wasn't in the cards. My finished time was about 17 min slower than my A goal, 13 min slower than my PR and 4 min slower than my course PR for BC. I did BQ by about 13 min though!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Scenery was amazing! The downhill section is tricky because you want to just coast down and there's not much left in the legs for the out and back and the finish. It is definitely a difficult course and deserves respect!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I used The Hansons method. I piggy backed off my my mileage base from training for Mt. Charleston in April. I trained 6 days a week, averaging between 50-60 miles per week. I believe my training was solid. I believe my bonk was purely mental and emotional fatigue due to personal circumstances.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Practice on the course, dress for the heat, stay hydrated and mentally prepare for the grueling trek of the out and back.

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

      Watched friends cross the finish, then went home. I live in a Davis County.

    Comments

    1. Erin Mikkelsen
      Sept. 14, 2017, 1:54 p.m.

      They ran out of chocolate milk and everything else. I finished in 3:45 nothing was left but used towels, warm Powerade and water. I agree with you, up your game Revel and take care of your marathoners!

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  • Lucie Chamberlain

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 2:11 p.m.
    0 0
    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I loved everything about it from getting up early, to enjoying the crisp mountain air, to watching the sun start touching the mountain tops as we ran down the beautiful course.

    3. Did you PR?

      No, but I wasn't trying to. My goal was to enjoy the run with my mom, and that goal was more than accomplished. :)

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I probably would train at least a little next time. ;)

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train. Stretch. Stay closer to the middle of the road where the slant isn't as bad. (That is a lot of downhill miles at to do at an angle.) KT tape is an amazing tool.
      Don't forget to take in all of the scenery.

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

      I live in the valley so as soon as I finished the race I got to zoom over to my kids' soccer games.

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