4/5 Stars
The start of the half marathon was very unorganized. Most runners didn't know the race was starting. I wasn't able to run with a pacer because the pacers weren't ready at the starting line. None of the pacers were around when the race started.
The finish area was AMAZING! Awesome food, lots of fun. I liked my official finish time card.
Yes I PR'd! My previous half marathon personal record was 2:05. I finish in 1:35
Awesome course. So fast and very pretty.
I'm local so I was able to train on the course and also down Little Cottonwood. I did lots of training downhill which helped a lot.
Have fun!
I'm local so I didn't do anything special. Awesome finish area with great food.
5/5 Stars
My favorite things from last year (beautiful course, the best volunteers ever, superior organization and communication, running super fast, post race fuel/result cards/pictures/massage) were at the top of my list again this year. You have successfully replicated the magic from last year. And it was even warmer at the start line! This is one of the more expensive races in the state, but it's also one of the premier races we have and brings in a lot of nice people from out of town.
Last year I ran a PR (1:38) in the half and this year, despite an early season injury and hiking the grand canyon rim to rim 5 days earlier, I ran a 1:39. Nothing makes a runner happier than blowing away their own expectations (except maybe watching their running friends do the same).
Perfect. Steep enough to let gravity work for me without worrying about hurting my knees, and the scenery is so beautiful it distracted me from how hard I was working. Elevation wasn't an issue at all. All the supporting police officers were incredible positive and smiling - one near the finish line was even high-fiving the runners going past him (when there weren't any cars around of course...)
I train here in Salt Lake so I am used to a little altitude. I run about 30 miles a week (35 if I'm really fortunate) and include at least one run of hill repeats and one tempo run per week. My long runs always have some serious hills in them. I also cross train by mountain biking, weight lifting, and using the elliptical or stair mill. My longest runs are only 13 miles - I should probably work up to 14 or 15 miles if I want to finish stronger since mile 10 on this course is just plain mean. The only advice I can give is to train hilly, do quad and glute strengthening exercises, and hold back a little for the first 8 miles (even though it's tempting to fly down those hills) because you will need your strength for the last five miles.
Plan to do something fun post-race (shop at City Creek, use your race packet coupon and ride the gondola at the ski resort, find some live music with good food nearby etc) because Utah is AWESOME. Trim your toenails quite a bit before running so much downhill (gross but important if you like keeping your toenails post-race).
I live in South Jordan. I showed up for the half marathon bus at 4:40 and got right on to a bus to the start line. Thank you for having a ton of restrooms at the start. I didn't do anything fun at the start - just got my gear set up and put on my (happy) race face.
I love this race and after two years in a row of a brutally fast and magical experience, I look forward to coming back again (and bringing more recruits each time). AND A MILLION THANKS TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS! (caps intentional)
My race day was so awesome, our bus ride up the canyon was very smooth in a nice charter bus. The start of the race was on time and the volunteer were all so great. The finish was packed with fanz to cheer everyone on and the sponsors had a lot of goodies at the end.
I did not pr. But I came really close to my pr. All in all a great race though.
BEAUTIFUL AND FAST.
Train for a down hill course.
Got to pet a dog about the 3 mile mark and I finished with my friend.
Not at my age, 70.
Prepare by running downhill as much as possible.
The sea of Mylar at the start was a cool scene. New PR was also great. You guys did awesome job. Aid stations were well stocked and staffed. The iced towel at finish was a nice feature.
Yes by 0:03:40. No BQ. Closer but need to work on pacing better.
Visually incredible. Underestimated the steepness of some parts- need to train on steeper descents. I live in Houston so elevation affected me on the climbs - especially the one at mile 3.
More steep descents. Tough to do in Houston. Just means more parking garage training with steep ramps.
Train transitioning from steep downhill to flat and small rollers. Make sure to consider shoe forefoot cushioning. I'm glad I did.
Nice drives through the mountains still here for couple of days so more to do. I'm from Houston,TX.
Nope. Running injured. Just grateful i finished :)
The first 10 miles were awesome! Last 3....hard. Favorite 1/2 marathon course in Utah.
Great.
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Beautiful.
Great race. I love it.
Excellent logistics from race packet pickup to gear bag pick up. Volunteers were amazing and support on the course was perfect!!
Yes!!! 12 minutes faster then my best time!
Run this race!! Duh!
I will be back next year to run the full!!!
Yes
I killed it and then...it killed me. I ran faster than ever and set a PR but I thought my legs might fall off around mile 11!! Still, it was an awesome experience and I'm ready for you to add a course in Montana or Wyoming!
Yes I did.
Beautiful. Amazing. Fast. Brutal on the legs though.
I would find longer and steeper downhills to train on. Do strength training for legs.
Staying at Montage Resort in Deer Valley for a few days.
Thanks!
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