Dave Lee

2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon
Published: Oct. 19, 2018, 6:35 a.m.
  1. Overall Rating

    5/5 Stars

  2. Describe your race day.

    Everything was perfect including the weather.

  3. Did you PR?

    Yes I PR'd by 12:48, and BQ'd.

  4. How would you describe the course?

    Just get through the first 9 miles saving energy, then use gravity for the wonderful second half. Seemed flat at the end for a couple of miles.

  5. Tell us about your training.

    Lots of downhill training. My legs still ached for 3 - 4 days following the race, but that was to be expected.

  6. What advice would you give future runners?

    Enjoy the downhill, and never walk. Enjoy beer and Rum after the race. If you want a fast downhill marathon, this is it!

  7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

    Beach in L.A., Joshua Tree National Park hikes, and hikes in behind La Quinta. Awesome area! There were 3 runners in our group of 6 from Cochrane Alberta Canada.

Comments

  1. Dave Lee
    Oct. 19, 2018, 6:36 a.m.

    Thank you Revel, and all VOLUNTEERS!
  2. Ted Arciaga
    Nov. 16, 2018, 5:15 p.m.

    Would you recommend any hotels? I am signed up for the full Big Bear in 2019. I will have my family with me (as spectators) so I’m not sure if we should get a hotel close the the morning bus pickup, expo, or finish line?

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