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  • Marie Henry

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 5:36 a.m.
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    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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  • Klaus Bielefeldt

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 2:16 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Having driven and once run down the canyon, I looked forward to see these vistas unfold as the race started. It was indeed great to see the light effects of the rising sun.

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes for the 13.1 with 4 min

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful. I shifted more to trail runs, but wanted to run this race again because of the scenery. The most beautiful street run I did (again). My eyes love it, my joints survived well, my muscles remind me that the downhill course uses different groups compared to my typical runs.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I just run to work on with my dogs. No specific training.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      No great suggrstions

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

      I live in Salt Lake City

    Comments

    1. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:16 a.m.

      Great job.

    2. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    3. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    4. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    5. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    6. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    7. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    8. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    9. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    10. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    11. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

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      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

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      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

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      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

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      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

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      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

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      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

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      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

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      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

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      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    21. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    22. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    23. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    24. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    25. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    26. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    27. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    28. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    29. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    30. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

    31. Klaus Bielefeldt
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:25 a.m.

      Great job

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  • Jef Olsen

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 2:10 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      2/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I left this as a Facebook message and I copied and pasted here: one event ruined the experience for me.

      I had an unsettling and disturbing incident today. I was at mile 24.5 and a driver in a vehicle decided to take his ire and frustration out on me.

      He yelled at me telling me that this race had better be for charity because it was making him four hours late.

      I did not answer him.

      But I did take out my phone to take his picture. He then said " why don't you video this" and he flipped me off

      So, I told a police officer that this driver was harassing me.

      Later-after the police man told me he'd take care of it,
      The drive me caught up with me and started mocking me by moving his arms In an exaggerated running motion.

      I chose to ignore the guy this time. I saw his car later but never looked over to him.

      This was frustrating on three levels.

      1. The driver of course. He chose to take his frustration on me because, I believe, I happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

      2. The police officer was unable to assist me in any real protection.

      3. We are running exposed in the middle of the road for the last three miles. This situation could have easily become more heated. I don't like the course the last three miles and feel it's a genuine safety concern.

      I was threatened. I was mocked. I was criticized because of your decision to have the course where it was the last three miles.

      The experience ruined the marathon for me and I still feel disturbed seven hours later.
      I should not have to defend why I run during a race to a passing motorist. I should not be subjected to yelling, mocking and flipping off during a race when I am running in the designated area.

      And, I should be subjected to defending your decision of the course to frustrated motorists.

    3. Did you PR?

      No. Pt is 3:41. I heavily prepared for this race but did not have it today.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      I enjoyed the downhill and prepared for it. The last the miles were concerning ( see above).

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Ran four 20 milers in last three months. Ran 10 training runs of 13 miles.

      Even ran two 13.1 races down big cottonwood. One in 1:34 and one in 1:30 ( 6:54 pace per mile). But I have not figured out the marathon distance yet.

      I think I would have ran even more miles in preparation.

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

      After race I went home disturbed. See above. I still feel disturbed over 12 hours later.

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    1. Jef Olsen
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:10 a.m.

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    2. Jef Olsen
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:11 a.m.

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    3. Jef Olsen
      Sept. 10, 2017, 2:11 a.m.

      I

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  • Ryan Pace

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 1:39 a.m.
    1 0
    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Had a great bus ride to start the day and even better is how much I enjoy the expo and logistics of this race. One of the most memorable things was the starting line. Having to use a lane of the road and run up the road 2 tenths of a mile and then turn and run down was horrible. It was so so crowded that I couldn't even move or even pass people. I was almost walking through that section. That first half mile was really tough to start so slow and have to make up time from the beginning.

    3. Did you PR?

      I was on pace to PR. My PR is 1:38 and after 10 miles I was on pace to finish at 1:36. But then the hill out of the canyon killed me and I was lucky to finish. I ended with a 1:42, and yes still a pretty good time but with that long hill it was such a let down. I wish this race started up the canyon further so we could get more canyons miles.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The start was horrible. The first half mile was a joke and I hope the race never does that again. In my 5 years running this race I have never had the start be so horrible with the crowds. The canyon was great, it always is but the last 3.5 mikes out of the canyon was a killer this year. I truly wish we could start further up the canyon and do a lot less miles out of the canyon.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Training went welll. I did run the canyon 3 times while training and did 14 miles in the canyon starting from the silver lake parking lot. I would tell others to run lots of miles and then at the end run uphill to prep your legs.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Just enjoy the canyon. It is the best.

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

      Nothing. I almost passed out for the first time in 5 years. I spent my time after the race trying to rehydrate and waiting in a huge line for a message. I wish I would have felt good enough to use my bib tags.

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  • Jorge Steven Kerr

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

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Gr8

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes by 26 mins

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Scenery gr8..hard route

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Downhill training

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  • Gregory Hattan

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 12:52 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Excellent.. Everything went smoothly. Course is awesome, my all-time favorite. Weather was perfect. Volunteers were helpful and enthusiastic. Great medals.. Post race activities were top notch: massage, excellent band, pancakes,pizza,cherry coke, and smooth bag pickup.

    3. Did you PR?

      I PR'd in the half marathon. I also PR'd in the 5k and 10k en route. I qualified for Boston here last year, but wanted to try the half this year.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The best. I love to run downhill.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      In Kansas, we obviously don't have this type of course, I just do the same training as I do for flat or small hill half marathons.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      It's a little cold waiting for the race to start, so dress warmly. I ran in Hoka Clifton 4. They were perfect for this course.

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

      I traveled from Kansas for the race. Due to work commitments and flight schedule I didn't arrive until Friday evening. Last year, I enjoyed a visit to the Morman campus.

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  • Adam Clark

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 12:41 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      It was great. The out and back was challenging, but it was a good race. Well organized.

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes. Missed Boston by 1 minute. Ha!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Downhill, but the out and back chewed me up and spit me out.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Average training. Nothing special. About30 miles a week.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Save enough gas for the out and back.

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

      None

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  • Keith Elison

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 12:25 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Great course, support staff was first rate, amenities at finish line were great. Overall a great experience.

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes - by 15 mins

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful route, flat section at the end was tough

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Ran 8-10 mile runs down Big and little Cottonwood canyons on Saturday's. Training downhill is important

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Keep your eyes up and enjoy the scenery. Know where the water stops are. Train downhill as often as possible.

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

      Not much... lines were long. Loved the live music and the vats of ice water with cold towels was very nice

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  • Dirk Kossin

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 12:08 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

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