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  • Morgan Porzsolt-Graves

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 7:26 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The views through the canyon were so beautiful the didn't even look real. I loved running the first 9 with my friend and taking in scenery. Revel really seems to care about its racers.

    3. Did you PR?

      I did but only because it was my first marathon.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      A mostly downhill course with dramatic views of the Wasatch Forest with a smooth, well-marked course.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I did a three day a week training plan that I liked a lot but my area in Michigan did not make it possible to fully prepare for how downhill some of the course was.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Stay in on of the hotels that are partners with the race. Ours offered a shuttle right out the front door. Be prepared to sit in the cold before starting for a long time (we waited close to two hours). I'm glad I had worn clothes to wear while waiting because it started cool and warmed up quickly.

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

      I came from Michigan on Thursday. When I arrived I drove to Pocatello, Idaho because I had never been to the state. Thursday night I picked up friends from Denver, one who also ran the marathon with me. Friday we went to the expo then drove the course. We stopped and had dinner at Silver Fork. We then drive into Salt Lake City and visited the Temple compound, the Capitol and The Cathedral of Madeleine. We did a lot of walking (probably not wise but it's so beautiful here!) I fly home Sunday morning but would come back to hike and explore more.

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    1. Morgan Porzsolt-Graves
      Sept. 12, 2015, 7:27 p.m.

      I didn't like that because I'm not a fast runner there was no pizza left at the end. Also, the aid stations for the last six miles had hot Gatorade. Not appetizing. Especially because I was not prepared for how hot it is here.

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  • Kelly Perry

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 7:19 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I loved it! I wish I could do it again tomorrow! Perfect weather, and I love all the extras you get with this race, from gloves to free pic and videos. I am hooked!

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes I PR'd... Ten years ago when I first started running my fastest time was 2:11. Then I had knee surgery and got older and was averaging about 2:30. Today I ran in 2:09!!!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      It is breathtaking beautiful!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I seriously trained on the treadmill except for my long runs. I maybe would have trained outside and downhill more.

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    1. Kelly Perry
      Sept. 12, 2015, 7:21 p.m.

      Thank you for putting on such a great race!

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  • Hector Amezcua

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 7:08 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The start could have been better organized. There was no announce men's that the race was starting. Everyone just headed toward the starting chutes at 6:45. Other than that flawless!!!!

    3. Did you PR?

      Coming off a Achilles injury, I loved the ease it was to drop down to the Half, at no cost to me.
      No PR, but a respectable time!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Cold at the start!
      At Revel CA last year there was fire pits to keep us warm. The blanklets were amazing!! I could not stop taking in all the beautiful scenery.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I did more downhill training which totally got me use to this different type of running.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Do not come under dressed at the start.

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

      I loved the chocolate milk!
      I came from CA, where I am signed up for San Gabriel Revel. Maybe all three next year! UT, CO, CA!

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    1. Hector Amezcua
      Sept. 12, 2015, 7:09 p.m.

      Best race series!

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  • Bert van Uitert

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 6:49 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Did you PR?

      Yes. I ran 11 minutes faster than my previous PR.

    3. How would you describe the course?

      Fast!

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  • Will Butler

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 6:44 p.m.
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      5/5 Stars

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  • McKenna Brooks

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 6:33 p.m.
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      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      It was probably the most exciting and beautiful race I done it was my first half marathon and I absolutely love it! I'll be doing it next year that's for sure!

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    1. McKenna Brooks
      Sept. 12, 2015, 6:33 p.m.

      Towards the end it would be a lot better if you had more water and stuff

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  • Cindy LaPee

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Course is absolutely beautiful. Favorite memory is my Mazda" jump at the finish line - first time I've had enough energy to do that.

    3. Did you PR?

      Not by a long shot.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Spectacular! A new gorgeous view around every curve. Love the grade - love the way you lift your feet and are just carried down the hill.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      My training was about non-existent. Too many other distractions & other things going on. I know - excuses, excuses.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train!!!!! Even though it's a downhill don't take that for granted.

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

      None - live in the Igden area so drove down for the race then headed home right after.

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    1. Cindy LaPee
      Sept. 12, 2015, 6:32 p.m.

      Love this race - well organized, lots of great swag, awesome aid stations & volunteers. Can't wait to do it again next year!

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  • Ryan Montgomery

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 6:22 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Loved the runners, super wel organized, just great overall! Maybe give trophies to division winners top 3?

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes! I ran a 2:48! Felt so fast. Thanks for making wasatch shorting. Going to Boston in April!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Absolutely perfect.

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

      Concern: I did not like how you couldn't reenter the finisher area. I left to see family and want to go back in to get food and the man gave me a hard time. Sooooo lame???? Why is that? I just ran a 2:48 marathon and I can't grab some food... Which I also paid for?

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  • Jim Jensen

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 6:02 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I bonked but you ran a great race

    3. Did you PR?

      Not even close

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful. I like the start at Guardian Pass. Out and back was still tough but it can't all be down hill. Need to get it to freeze in the canyon before the next race so the leaves can change colors like they were in the first few years of the race.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I have been training on the hills of the St. George marathon course and that helped.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train on Hills, Hills and more Hills or find a treadmill than can do more than the standard slope. Hoka Clifton's are great for the course.

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

      None

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    1. Jim Jensen
      Sept. 12, 2015, 6:03 p.m.

      Great organization and great volunteers. Thanks!

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  • Bryan Talbot

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 5:44 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I've run my fair share of them through out the state and this one was one of the best put together of them all! You all did a great job from all the pre race notifications, the pamphlet and directions, I loved the tracking system and was happy to send it out to family so they could follow my progress. The only thing that seemed to have some bugs was the text messages, people seemed to get them much later than "real time". All of the volunteers (civilians and police) truly made this event come together. The amount of aid stations, the size of the finish area, all the wonderful vendors and music were truly awesome. Thank you, I'll be back for more!

    3. Did you PR?

      This was my first full marathon.. I attempted one a few years ago but due to a pulled ACL I did not complete it so yes I did PR with a 3:22!!! And I am more than happy about the results.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Fast, painful (after wards) and tougher than I thought it would be!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Trained for approx. 6 months. Did not train with anyone or any guides, I simply ran and made sure I was confident I would be able to get to the coveted 26.2 mile distance. During the summer I competed and completed a few half marathons (Timp, South Jordan), and a couple triathlons to ensure I was hitting the mark and was as fast as I could be. I cut out things such as pizza, sweets, as many saturated fats as possible and upped my protein intake before rides or runs.

      I completed my longest run of 22 miles 3 weeks ago, intended to get one more long run in but was hit by a car while I was cycling a week and a half ago. I held off so my swollen knees and ankles would have some time to rest prior to race day. Make sure you are ready to run downhill, don't procrastinate or think "its downhill, it will be easy."

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      RUN DOWN HILL!! Pick a half or a full that may not have such the elevation change and challenge your body to that. Downhill is perceived as easy but it can be brutal on your body.

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

      Laid down on the lawn! Ate pizza (oh my god it was good as it was the first slice I've had in about a year. But Hey! I earned it). listened to the great live music and congratulated many of my fellow competitors. I especially congratulated the older among us, they are a true inspiration to the rest of us!

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