REVEL Big Bear

Lori Nellis

2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon
Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 9:18 a.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Fantastic!!! The crazy early bussing wasn’t my favorite, but my overall experience, thanks to Revel’s people and volunteers made it all worth while. Great job!
Did you PR?

I could’ve! Instead I used this race to train for another and enjoyed the company of friends helping them accomplish their first marathon.
How would you describe the course?

Very well done! I wished it could’ve ended in Big Bear. I get that logistics didn’t really work for the Revel design.
Tell us about your training.

This is old hat. I’m a trail runner, my road days have been few and far between. Doing ultras made this race a great training for an upcoming trail run.
What advice would you give future runners?

Every race is going to be different. It’s ok to have a goal, set goals, PR’s and the like. Most importantly, remember to have fun, smile, relax and enjoy the ride. No matter how much you’ve trained, you never know what the day will bring. Enjoy it and don’t suck!!!
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Stayed in a cabin Big Bear on the lake. Made homemade stew, shopped in town, enjoyed the weather and mini vacation. Also enjoyed the college area and history at the expo.