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Ovral Wynter
2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon
Published: Oct. 14, 2018, 8:18 p.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
Revel Big Bear boasts beautiful views of the mountains . Unfortunately I could not linger long enough to take it all in - had to get BQ and PR. They promised best opportunity for both and delivered.
This is the first time I ran a Marathon sub-4 hr. Even with periods of walking due to cramps. Every thing about the race is memorable for me . -
Did you PR?
Yes I set PR of 14 minutes. QUALIFIED FOR BOSTON!! Second time ; first was with Revel Mt Charleston.
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How would you describe the course?
Scenery- breathtaking!!
Grade: perfect for possible PR. No hill toward the end !! -
Tell us about your training.
I had trained for down hill for Revel Mt Charleston in April . Wasn’t able to train on high elevation but used hills in my town. I fueled better this time . The only thing I haven’t figured out just yet is why I get the cramps. Working on that !!
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What advice would you give future runners?
Want to PR of BQ ? Run a Revel race . Train for down hills as well as up hills .
Dress for the finish - cold at top but gets warmer as you descend. If you are over dressed you will be too hot at the lower elevation. Check weather before leaving home.
Book hotel early- they seem to fill up quickly. -
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
Travelled from NEW York City.
Didn’t get to do much as I flew in for the race and left day of the race . Regretfully so , as this was my first time to California. Drove the rim of the world- breathtaking. Just wish I could have done more .
Well organized
Well organized