REVEL Big Bear

Leonardo Casanas

2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon
Published: Oct. 14, 2018, 7:36 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

You guys are amazing!!! My biggest complaint during races is not enough porta-potties along the route but that is never a problem with your races. This is my third different Revel and ALWAYS PERFECT!
Did you PR?

I did not but that's because I have prior Revel races and I am battling plantar fasciitis. Not your fault... unless you did some fascia voodoo on me.
How would you describe the course?

The views were gorgeous and the fog you ordered up made for beautiful pictures. The route/grade/elevation was agreeable. The flat and climbs were acceptable for a downhill course. I will be back next year.
Tell us about your training.

I'm a bit of a heavyweight so I run to manage my weight and not to break any land speed records. As for the training for this race, I have been limited to running just once a week for the last 4 months do to my plantar fasciitis. Ideally I would 3 or 4 days a week totally 20 to 30 miles. Just couldn't this time.
What advice would you give future runners?

If running Revel, TAKE THE BLANKET TO THE STARTING LOCATION. I saw too many people that didn't take it up and they were cold. I'd dress like I would for any normal race since you will warm up with the faster pace you'll be running.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

I didn't do much this time. I did stay locally but live in the OC so I could have come straight from home. Thanks again for everything you do.