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Rizal Montoya
2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon
Published: 2018年10月14日21:37:06 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
Like always, REVEL came through with flying (running) colors again! I believe Big Bear offers a better route than Canyon City. The descend is not as steep and there's not a lot of switchbacks as Canyon City which makes it a lot less injury-inducing and, hence, enhances the runners' potential for a PR. Good venue choice, guys! The notifications and emails were all sent out very timely that nobody could have gotten lost in any possible way. The expo would have been more fun had it not been for the downpour the day before. Volunteers were in plenty supply and, may I commend, the finish line crew was efficient except that the name announcer butchered my name (not the easiest to pronounce by the way). The swag bag had a lot more useful items than most races I have participated in. Finally, the medals are awesome, as usual!! Love it!! See you next year!!
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Did you PR?
No, but I fared better than last year.
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How would you describe the course?
I believe Big Bear offers a better route than Canyon City. The descend is not as steep and there's not a lot of switchbacks as Canyon City which makes it a lot less injury-inducing and, hence, enhances the runners' potential for a PR. Great scenery to top it off- the clouds were below where the half-marathon starting point. Good venue choice, guys!
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Tell us about your training.
Our team actually trained in the downhill run at the Fontana Days run route on Sierra Ave. and on the former Revel Canyon City route in Azusa. It helped a lot to get your legs, knees, quads, shins and feet get used to the downgrade run.
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What advice would you give future runners?
Be prepared to wear layers- shed them as you go.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
Took tons of pictures, cheered all the finishers as they crossed the finish line, took note of funny/interesting-looking/crazily-clad runners.
Awesome experience!!