I am not a runner…or maybe I am – I try to be – but dang it there are so many other ‘real runners’ out there. When I first started to run there was this crazy dialogue in my head during most of my runs – was I a runner? I was (sort of) an athlete when I was in high school, but definitely not a runner. As life caught up with me I got further away from the ‘sort of athlete’ that I was. Fast forward a few years, a few jobs, a few kids, and a few pounds, I had a turning point that shakes you to your core and you know you need to change. Well that day I decided I WANTED to be a runner. I approach running in crazy weather the same way I approached running when I first started. I started somewhere and I kept going. I am a list maker and step taker, so I am hoping these tools and points of focus offer a little bit to everyone from those just starting on their running journey to those who have been at it and are among the elite.

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Briney Gunshore is a mother of 4 from Highlands Ranch, CO. She owns an Orange Theory Fitness in Aurora, CO and has participated in 10 REVEL events.

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Training Tip: Off Season Maintenance

Winter and early spring are times when many runners aren’t following a specific training schedule, often wondering how far and how hard they should be running. Instead of considering this to be “off-season,” it is better to think of this period as “maintenance” mode.

The primary focus should be on maintaining an aerobic base, which means that most training miles should be in an easy, conversational pace. The easiest way to do this is to simply run at what feels like an “easy pace,” following these general guidelines:

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REVEL partners with a charitable organization in each of the areas were we opperate. For Canyon City, we donate to The Azusa Recreation & Family Services Department.

"The 2015 REVEL contribution was of tremendous assistance to the City of Azusa Recreation and Family Services Department. It helped subside additional spectator seating Azusa Aquatics Center, Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Basket Program, replacement of windscreen at Memorial Park Ball Field, and Winter Family Fiesta and Trunk or Treat community events."

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Completing the Half Marathon at REVEL Canyon City last month meant the world to Tony Flores, who underwent a heart transplant at UCLA Medical Center in August 2014. He had been a runner prior and was determined to be a runner after. With the support of his physician, Dr. Martin Cadeiras and four UCLA heart-failure researchers all completing in the race with him, it was a momentous celebration crossing the finish line! .

Congratulations to our overall team winners at REVEL Canyon City Marathon & Half! Team Keep it Moving took first place in the marathon with an average time of 3:03:31 while Pasadena Pacers took first place in the half marathon with an average time of 1:28:55.

Congratulations to Flor Lopez who ran the 2016 REVEL Canyon City Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2017 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Flor, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.