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  • Craig Blanch

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 4:05 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Great race day, could have had more space in the finish area.

    3. Did you PR?

      I didn't, but the person I was running with did.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Great course, definitely fast.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Based on how my back feels I should have run more down hills

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Bring enough to stay warm at the start.

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

      Not much, just came down and ran then when home.

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    1. Craig Blanch
      Sept. 12, 2015, 4:05 p.m.

      Na

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  • Trisha Dames

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 3:57 p.m.
    1 0
    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The canyon part of the marathon was amazing! The highway running was horrible! This is the only reason I didn't give this race 5 stars. The organization and the volunteers were all awesome.

    3. Did you PR?

      No I was on pace to PR by 12 minutes until the out and back on the highway....

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Canyon amazing! The course up to mile 18 is probably one of my favorites. After that not so much.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I actually live in Maryland, at sea level, so I tried to do some trail running in the mountains to prepare. I was tough because we have "hills" not mountains. My advise is to train with down hill and train your quads and calves.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      If you are from the east coast arrive several days early to get used to the time change and the elevation.

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

      Hiking in the canyon was fun. It's so beautiful. I traveled from Maryland. Overall I had a wonderful time. If I did this race again I would stick to the half.

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  • Srikanth Nagarajan

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 3:54 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      it was awesome

    3. Did you PR?

      yes - i dit

    4. How would you describe the course?

      its fine - and this is BQ race and there are critical segments which the runners could have skipped and i have confirmation from my friends that a few of the full marathon runners skipped certain segments - e.g. - between miles 18 to 23 there is no scanner to monitor if runners are completing that section

      and similarly there is no scanner between miles 3 and 4.5 loop - again which the runners could have easily skipped - net net by running around 20 miles - they could have easily skipped 6 miles and get BQ easily - i don't think this is a good idea

    5. Tell us about your training.

      -

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      -

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

      -

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    1. Srikanth Nagarajan
      Sept. 12, 2015, 3:54 p.m.

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      Sept. 12, 2015, 3:54 p.m.

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      Sept. 12, 2015, 3:54 p.m.

      na

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  • Stephanie Farrer

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 3:53 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      It was the best course race ever!! Beautiful and fast!!

    3. Did you PR?

      YES! I PR'ed by 47 min. And qualified for Boston thanks to the 3:40 pace girl, who pushed and encouraged me!!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful and fast! Loved the downhills, whiched helped me qualify!!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Trained 3 days a week with a longer run on Saturdays.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Wear warm great but something to be able to peel away!!
      Great race, the best!

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

      EAT!!
      Purple Turtle In PG!

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    1. Stephanie Farrer
      Sept. 12, 2015, 3:54 p.m.

      Best race ever!

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  • Kent Landvatter

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 3:53 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Beautiful course but tough - especially miles 19-22. Day was a little warm. Excellent volunteers and police support. Good organization. Traffic was congested at the start line.

    3. Did you PR?

      No - too old for that :) I was a few minutes off qualifying for Boston.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Starting area is amazing as the sun rises in the east. Down the canyon is beautiful but it is difficult to find the right pace in order to ensure you have enough energy for the last 7 miles. The stretch on Wasatch Blvd was difficult, especially being in the full sun.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Standard base during the week with long runs on weekends. Unfortunately I have been out of town for much of the last four weeks which threw off my training.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Be careful on pacing yourself. The last 7 are difficult.

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

      Nothing much before, hung around the finish line at the end which was fun.

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    1. Kent Landvatter
      Sept. 12, 2015, 3:54 p.m.

      Great race. I will likely run again and try to get my pacing adjusted.

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  • Sean Parsons

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 3:49 p.m.
    3 0
    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Everything about the race was amazing! From the aid stations to the volunteers. The finish line was amazing! I would do this race over and over and over! Revel makes the race seem that much easier!

    3. Did you PR?

      This was my first half marathon I've ever done. I'm not a runner by any means but if I had a PR I'm sure I would have beaten that today!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The course was beautiful the whole way down! Beautiful mountain peaks shoot up behind wonderful trees and the sounds of a rushing river. The fresh air fills your lungs and the pure joy of running shines!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Unfortunately I must admit I didn't train at all for this race. I plan on training for next year! Then I'll neat my PR by far!

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      This course does most if the work. If you're a beginner like me...take your time and let the hills do the work. Carbo load and enjoy the run!

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

      Before the race it was a little chilly...but cuddling up under a blanket is perfect! After the race was amazing! Live music and great food is a great way to celebrate an accomplishment like this!

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  • Kristina Helland

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 3:41 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Was amazing!! So grateful for aid stations and drinks and fruit. Huge help felt supported.

    3. Did you PR?

      1st marathon just happy I finished.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Absolutely beautiful! Amazing-- not a fan of Wasatch that was the most challenging which was a bummer being towards the end. That was my body breaking down having to go up hill. It was a fantastic course.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Train more uphill -- I didn't expect that much. I trained downhill and it felt great. I need to prep more meal wise the week before and intake more water possibly. Train downhill for sure that saved me.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Don't do anything new day of race.

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

      Local-- didn't do much but getting excited for race day.

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    1. Kristina Helland
      Sept. 12, 2015, 3:42 p.m.

      Thank you for being organized made a huge difference!

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  • Sarah Bush

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 3:36 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      3/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The race started great. I had a great pace going through mile 19 until the 4 mile out and back. That killed it for me. It was far too hot and I hated that 4 miles. This was my 5th marathon. I felt pretty well prepared but was pretty disappointed in the last 8 miles of the course.

    3. Did you PR?

      No. I was on track to BQ but lost it at the out and back.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Running down the canyon was fast and beautiful. It was steep but I made great time. I really didn't like running along the traffic for he last 4 miles. I was breathing exhaust the whole time.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I trained hard. I'd add more downhill training and maybe some speed work.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Plan on being miserable for the last 8 miles. The fast beginning was not enough to make up for the crappy out and back.

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

      I traveled from Eagle Mountain.

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  • Erica Kendall

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      This is a great race, well organized. Beautiful course. The great helpers along the so helpful and encouraging. The best cop in ever in the last three miles standing there giving everyone high fives and telling them we got this. The 2:10 pacer who encouraged told me there's no walking and that I've got this and made me get through the last few miles.

    3. Did you PR?

      I did PR. By almost 12 minutes, I only ran the half so couldn't qualify for Boston.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Love running in the canyon. The finish is in a good place this year.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I would train more consistently. I got injured and missed a few longer runs. But loved being able to do a practice down the actual race course. Did hill training but also a lot of downhill runs.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Dress in layers for the start while waiting up the canyon.

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

      I got to the start just in time for the start of the race. In the finish I had my toddler with me and he loved all the tents for the food, drinks. Loved the handing out of cold towels at the finish and the sports massages. The music and sitting areas were cool also. Maybe sign things up a little better. I couldn't find the timing tent to get my time postcard which I missed. But otherwise really no complaint. The medals are awesome. Maybe go back to the drop bags you had a 2 years ago. Mine broke and I had to find a way to secure my items before the start of the race.

      Utah county is where I live, and travelled from.

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  • Megan Burt

    2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 3:26 p.m.
    0 0
    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I was undertrained so I'm glad I actually finished. Please put more porta potties at the first aid station. I had to wait 10 minutes in line because there were only 5. I saw only a few people waiting at the others. Aid stations were great and course was beautiful. Love that the swag bag included the foil blanket and gloves. Would've liked a few bonfires at the start to help with warmth or maybe hot cocoa

    3. Did you PR?

      Nope, not even close due to lack of training.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful and SUPER steep downhills. I was unprepared for how steep some of those sections were. It was really nice to be out of the sun for the first 9-10 miles though but got really hot the rest of the way. More aid stations there would help!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I had some injuries I was fighting so I only did pne long run each week and only got to 9.5 miles. I did not train on enough of a downhill for this race.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train on steep downhills so you are ready for them!

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

      I live close (Davis County) but with the early bus load window, we had to spend the night at a nearby hotel so we did dinner and that. The expo was fun but could've had a few more vendors.

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