REVEL Big Bear

Alma Trejo

2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon
Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 11:47 a.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

This was my first time running a Revel Race and this was my 4th marathon. The view is amazing, water and aids were at the perfect distance, and I'm so thankful for the Leg Cramps tablets they came in handy. It was a faster pace race but not easy. I loved it and can't wait to do it again and I'm really considering traveling to do it again, especially because it's a Boston Qualifying race.
Did you PR?

Yes!! new PR 3:45:00:07 my previous time was 4:11:15 from the San Francisco Marathon this past July. I'm really exited about this and I feel ready to pursue Boston!!
How would you describe the course?

Beautiful!!! Amazing views that get you in a zone. Love the pizza at the end of the race..
Tell us about your training.

I trained the same as I had for my previous marathons. I run 3 times a week outdoors I strength trained 2 times a week followed by treadmill running at -3. I hydrated the week before and started to carbs a couple of days before race day.
What advice would you give future runners?

I would say it's a fast pace race Not an easy race.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

I'm from the area so nothing special before, but Celebrated the completion of the race and most important the NEW PR my husband and kids