REVEL Big Bear

Jazmin Ortega

2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon
Published: Oct. 14, 2018, 6:38 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

It was easy to find the buses from the parking lot. The process of getting to the start was easy, and the bag drop was fast. I appreciated all the volunteers along the course helping runners with water and electrolytes. My pacing group started out too fast but I was able to hang back and pass them later in the race. The downhill was awesome, even with the slight incline towards the end.
Did you PR?

Yes, by almost 5 minutes.
How would you describe the course?

Scenic, fast, with enough room for runners to spread out.
Tell us about your training.

I used this race as training for CIM, so I've been running consistently. Weekly track workouts were very helpful and would recommend to other runners. I would have incorporated downhill training but I don't think I was adversely affected by the downhill grade.
What advice would you give future runners?

Dress a little colder at the start; you'll warm up and want to shed layers if you're overdressed. Carry your own GUs and have a plan on how often to take them. Bring Oofos or other comfortable shoes to wear after the race.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

None, I went home right after the race. It was mission accomplished!