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Karen Shine
2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon
Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 11:50 a.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
The course was beautiful and the fog that was in the valley made for quite the photo opportunity.
I loved the fact at the later aid stations, that there were volunteers with gloves on who would apply the deep blue for you. All i had to do was turn around and point, AWESOME. -
Did you PR?
Yes I did by 30 minutes from my last full marathon. I CRUSHED my Boston Qualifying time by 20 minutes. While I slowed down considerably the last 2 I had enough in the tank to BQ....
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How would you describe the course?
I loved everything about the course, the elevation was not an issue and I will be 59 this year. The advice that was given at the expo, conservative the first 9, then start to get going and then power thru that last half marathon was spot on. The grade was great (assuming you mean the downhill grade), my only issue was the "bank"/"enbankment" or whatever it's called, I have never had ankle issues and it was tough to run on that. Scenery as mentioned above was stunning.
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Tell us about your training.
Training Program - "Marlie's 9 Mile Marathon"- you only train up to 9 miles to run 26. It is spot on.....
Fuel Choice - "Endurance Tap" - Maple Syrup, Ginger (to ease the stomach) and Salt - the best fuel I have ever found.
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What advice would you give future runners?
I purchased an extra half size up in my running shoe for the downhill and had zero issues.
I stayed at the Comfort Suites one of the host hotels and it was close to everything. The customer service was amazing as well as housekeeping. Super clean. -
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
I traveled from San Diego, did some shopping and drove around and explored the area. Next time I might stay in Big Bear and play around up there.
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