Andy Wangrycht 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 7:04 a.m. 1 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   Awesome display of organization! Outstanding course!

3. Did you PR?

   Yes, by almost 7 minutes on half course.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Awesome. Little bit steeper than I expected, but doable without stressing legs and knees too much. Weather was perfect and it was awesome seeing the fog/clouds then running thru them.

5. Tell us about your training.

   normal half marathon training with some downhill. Next time, I will do longer runs on downhills!

6. What advice would you give future runners?

   Sign up for a Revel! Awesome experience!

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

   Met up with my running family in finish area, enjoyed a beer and slice of pizza!. Then out to breakfast with my wife.

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Lew Baker 2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 7:02 a.m. 2 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   Borderline perfect. This race should become your biggest draw. The non school bus was great especially the on board potty that saved standing in line at the top.

3. Did you PR?

   No, but I did run just 27 seconds over my new Boston qualifying time and my first negative split after 28 marathons.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Perfect...cool and rolling down for the first half and only a single roller in the entire second half. I hope the clouds in the second half are a regular feature of the race!

5. Tell us about your training.

   I ran three Revels this year so I felt well prepared for the downhill challenge.

6. What advice would you give future runners?

   Keep pounding the downhill in prep or be prepared to be crippled for a couple of days.

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

   Came in from Utah and visited the Mission Inn in Riverside for a pre race dinner. It is a converted monastery with great food and a Jazz combo playing in the dining room. Great time.

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1. Lew Baker Oct. 15, 2018, 7:03 a.m. This one is the best yet.

2. Lew Baker Oct. 15, 2018, 7:04 a.m. This one is the best Revel yet!!!

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Paul Carmona 2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 7:02 a.m. 1 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   Got 2020 BQ minus 7 min

3. Did you PR?

   No

4. How would you describe the course?

   Challenging first 9 miles, but after that super fast!

5. Tell us about your training.

   Revel Online Coaching Program

6. What advice would you give future runners?

   Train for downhill using Revel Online Coaching

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Linda Van Der LInde 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 6:53 a.m. 1 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   This was my first Revel (1/2marathon) Very organized from expo to the finish. The race course was overcast and cloudy. It was perfect. The incline was gradual and the support was great!
   Everyone was so cheery especially the lady who got on the bus and gave us instructions! The goody bag had gloves and blanket that was so helpful!

3. Did you PR?

   Finished! Happy!

4. Tell us about your training.

   I was on leave for 2 years due to injury...and came back with only min training. only ran 8 miles prior...so I was not prepared. I know if i would have trained, I would have PR with this amazing race.

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

   walked through Redland center town! had dinner.

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1. Linda Van Der LInde Oct. 15, 2018, 7:02 a.m. Car control was good, but a few cars were not heard coming up.

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Mayanin Martinez 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 6:46 a.m. 0 0

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Alfredo Fernandez 2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 6:28 a.m. 0 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   Best marathon race ever! My 3rd race and enjoy every aspect of it. From the planning, organization, execution, support, over-all experience. Stress-free race and beautiful routes. Please bring it back next year!

3. Did you PR?

   I did PR by 6 minutes. Did not BQ cause the times changed recently. But I had an amazing time.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Scenic, espectacular, super fast!!

5. Tell us about your training.

   I had a mediocre training to be honest. I had a few downhill sessions but not consistent. I will kill this next year.

6. What advice would you give future runners?

   Train, train, and train down hills. Race is very well supported. No need to bring extra fuel/water. Tie you shoes from the top to prevent sliding forward and loosing nails.

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

   Food, support, cold towels, medal, pictures!

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Lawren Dak 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 6:19 a.m. 0 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   Loved the convenience of it. Arrived at parking, waited in organized line, boarded the bus, arrived at our destination without any worries.

3. Did you PR?

   No and no, but loved the downhill. Had revived better or in my younger years.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Loved the downhill. Thought it would be more if a trail than a highway, but the Riad accounted for our fast time.

5. Tell us about your training.

   I belong to running clubs so train all the time.

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1. Lawren Dak Oct. 15, 2018, 6:20 a.m. Only suggestion is to drop us off exactly where we were picked up because everyone couldn’t locate car right away.

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David Park 2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 6:03 a.m. 0 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   The morning was quite chilly, when we started the run it was time to start pulling off layers. What a fantastic day it turned out to be, blue sky on top with a beautiful forest sounding all, as I drop down in into the marshmallow down below ( heavy fog) what a beautiful view we all had!

3. Did you PR?

   Close! If it wasn’t for the the last 10 miles of server leg cramps I would have qualified for Bq. Just have to get back out here again! Time of 4:15 age 61 still not to bad.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Amazing

5. Tell us about your training.

   Breathtaking!!

6. What advice would you give future runners?

   Train hard and distants

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Joyce Lee 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 5:51 a.m. 0 0

1. Overall Rating

   4/5 Stars

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1. Joyce Lee Oct. 15, 2018, 5:51 a.m. Good job

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Kristi Macklin 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 5:31 a.m. 0 0

1. Overall Rating

   4/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   I loved this course. Good gradual downhill.

3. Did you PR?

   Yes!!! 20 minutes shaved off my 1/2 marathon prior PR.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Good gradual descent. Much better than the rolling hills in Azusa.

   The cars were a bit dangerous. There should either be a full lane closure or more safety on the course. We witnessed a near miss. You might want to consider not allowing headphones since the people that had their music on at a high volume weren't hearing the cars.

   The asphalt was a bit rough and muddy in places, but nothing too bad.

5. Tell us about your training.

   Trained with Pasadena Pacers

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