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  • Jeanne-Claire White

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 8:21 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The volunteers were great. Very enthusiastic! And I loved the scenery. It was absolutely gorgeous.

    3. Did you PR?

      No, I did not set a PR, but I did qualify for Boston. I was 19 minutes off my PR

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The downhill was brutal for me because I do not have any hills where I train, so it made for an interesting race. The scenery was breath-taking.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I trained 40-50 miles a week, but heat and humidity affected a lot of my runs since I live in Louisiana. I would do more long runs if I could go back in time. Training advice would be to work on running downhill.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Don't let the out and back from miles 18-22 fool you. It may very relatively flat, but it was the hardest. Also, don't try to slow down too much in the first mile, the course levels out. Also, just walk the hill at mile 3, it took too much effort to run since I didn't do any hill training. Lastly, bring throwaway gear to the top. It's cold up there!

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

      My fiancé and I flew in from Louisiana. We stayed close to the race finish. We didn't have much time for sight seeing but we enjoyed some local restaurants!

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    1. Jeanne-Claire White
      Sept. 10, 2017, 8:22 a.m.

      Well done and very organized race!

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  • Adam Jones

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 8:05 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Perfect! From looking at moon while waiting to run, to hearing the stream all the way down the canyon...it was an amazing experience!!

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes! New half Pr by 4.5 minutes!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful but challenge in the later miles!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      At sea level with no long downhill segments available... crushed the quads daily to make sure they were strong enough!!

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Bring warm clothes for the start!

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

      Snow Bord Aerial Tram
      Park city
      Temple Square
      Olympic torch

    Comments

    1. Adam Jones
      Sept. 10, 2017, 8:06 a.m.

      N/a

    2. Adam Jones
      Sept. 10, 2017, 8:06 a.m.

      Thanks!!!

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  • Natalie Houghton

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 7:50 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      3/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I loved the hour and a half for the bussing this year. However, the start of run up the canyon and back down was an absolute nightmare! It ruined my pace and I spent the rest of the race trying to make up for it. The course was so congested and it was really hard to get into a comfortable pace while dodging people.

    3. Did you PR?

      No!! I missed my goal time by 1 minute.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The course was beautiful but very congested for 3 or 4 miles. I think you should consider using the whole road and capping entries.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      My training was all over the board, but I ran another half two weeks earlier and that seemed to help my stamina.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train for the steep downhill.

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

      We barely made packet pick up so we only had time to shop at Scheels. We are from Idaho.

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  • Brad Randall

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 7:45 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      the experience was great. Transportation was great. Organization was good. I loved it.

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful. The out and back after the canyon is brutal after having enjoyed the downhill of the canyon. On day after I am still dreading it :), but, I thought the course was good. I think it could have used some more variety at the aid stations, perhaps adding in some pretzels or something salty every so often.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I followed a basic training plan online and then ran Cottonwood canyon 3 times in preparation for the race.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      DOn't race at the start! Save some gas for miles 18-23.

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

      I am from here so I just went home and slept :)

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    1. Brad Randall
      Sept. 10, 2017, 7:45 a.m.

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  • Kylie Townsend

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 7:11 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      3/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The buses were great and got us up there on time. Starting was well organized. Though there were not enough aid stations. on a hot day, I needed more fluids. The out and back section was terrible. That was by far the hardest course I've ever ran.

    3. Did you PR?

      Nope. Got the worst marathon time I've ever gotten.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Scenery was great. That course beat up my legs way too much. I almost didn't finish. The out and back was the worst thing I've ever ran.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I trIned on the course almost every weekend and ran great on it.

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  • Nancy Switzler

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 6:52 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      My biggest mistake was pre-race in that the forecast was for temperatures at the beginning in the 50s. This was perfect for running, not so much for waiting to start and I didn't bring enough warm clothing. Doing a warmup run in the dark, with traffic still on the highway was a bit scary. I think the hardest part of the race was the last 5k because my legs were pretty exhausted. One suggestion: starting waves based on pace. The most frustrating, and slowest, mile was the first because of trying to navigate through so many slower runners. Great race overall.

    3. Did you PR?

      I originally signed up the the full as my 3rd attempt at a BQ this year. I qualified in May so went down to the half at this race. I had a 7 minute PR in my half marathon yesterday and came in 8th my division!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The course was beautiful! We drove it the day before so I was able to enjoy it twice. The steep grade made for interesting running...my coach had said "don't go too fast." How do you not go too fast with that grade?

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I trained on hills near my home, and ran a downhill marathon in May, but still wasn't prepared for the grade. Because I do regular strength training my quads were fine during the race. I discovered that below the knee wasn't nearly as strong and so I'd suggest more strength and endurance to build calves and shins.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Since you have a drop bag, take advantage of it and bring warm clothing even if you don't think you'll need it.

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

      We came from Oxnard, CA (coast, north of Los Angeles) stayed in Park City for a few days making it a nice weekend.

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  • Kara Sutton

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 6:39 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Running with my "sole" sister for the 3rd time at this race was my favorite!

    3. Did you PR?

      No. I was 4 minutes away.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The start was horrible. Trying to have 3000 people start on one side of the road at the same time was not cool. My first mile was slower than I ever trained for-probably should change that next year.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      My training was great.

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  • Matthew Izzo

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 5:56 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Organized and well put together. Thanks revel!

    3. Did you PR?

      No but felt extremely fast and was kicking myself for not figuring out where to train downhill. My brother had a treadmill with decline and he set a PR of15 minutes!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Just as this site did, fast and gorgeous

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Speed training on flat terrain

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Make sure you book hotel close to finish not the start. Train for decline

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

      Checked out salt lake

    Comments

    1. Matthew Izzo
      Sept. 10, 2017, 5:57 a.m.

      Great race and great staff!

    2. Matthew Izzo
      Sept. 10, 2017, 6:09 a.m.

      Also, only complaint... should have been more direction or a different section for half marathoners walking to get out of the way. Many times had to break going downhill because walking three across

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  • Marie Henry

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 5:36 a.m.
    0 0
    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      This was my first time doing this race and I loved it! From bib pick up to the day of the race. It was a perfect experience. The race route was breathtaking! I would tell anyone to do this race! The view was like nothing I've seen before.

    3. Did you PR?

      Unfortunately, I did not PR. I thought I would because of the terrain, but I didn't train for downhill runs. I'll do better next time.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The course was perfect! The volunteers were phenomenal! I actually liked the fact that there were no spectators while on the mountain and just the runners. Again, I couldn't ask for a more beautiful view for running!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I should have practiced downhill training more and done more strength training exercises! I will work on that next time. By mile 9 my legs gave out on me and all I could do was walk. :o (

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Stay close to the finish line! That made my experience better. Prepare to dress for a cold start but a hot finish! LOL Layer up! Revel did a great job by providing the warming blanket.

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

      We got into SLC two days before the race. So we did a lot of sight seeing of downtown. I traveled from MD to do the race and this was a great opportunity to travel to Utah AND run! It was my "runcation"! And I would do this race and the Revel series again! Well organized! Revel ROCKS!!!!

    Comments

    1. Marie Henry
      Sept. 10, 2017, 5:38 a.m.

      This was an overall great experience! I can't wait to do it again. I love that the series is available in several states, since I'm attempting to do a half in all 50 states. Thanks for a great experience! If I could give this race TEN stars, I would!

    2. Marie Henry
      Sept. 10, 2017, 5:39 a.m.

      Great race!

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  • Chriss Whall

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 4:12 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      As always, great! One of my favorites. Always well planned and organized!

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes! I've lost a bit of weight this year, that helped.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Fast fun and hard on those downhills.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Trained better.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train for those hills, up and down.

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