Diana Bouz

2015 REVEL Canyon City Marathon
Published: Nov. 7, 2015, 10:53 p.m.
  1. Overall Rating

    5/5 Stars

  2. Describe your race day.

    I had an early morning, trying to catch the bus at 4:30. The drive up to the start was long, but a great opportunity to catch some sleep. The start line at the camp site was cold, but lovely. And it was awesome that the race coordinators were passing out gloves and blankets, water and Gatorade. There was even coffee and hot chocolate available. I saw plenty of port-o-potties available. It was very well organized overall!

  3. Did you PR?

    I achieved my PR! I had to run under 3:35 for Boston, and I managed 3:22. My precious time before that was 3:50 in LA the year before.

  4. How would you describe the course?

    The first half of the course was downhill, not steep enough to destroy the knees, but fast enough to make your quads hate you. The scenery was beautiful, nothing but greenery, blue skies, and winding roads. The second half was much hillier than anticipated. It was almost a welcome change in the beginning, but it was tough battling those inclines are having to run down a 12 mile hill. The last 3 miles bring you into the city of Azusa, and finally, you see some welcoming and encouraging faces. As beautiful as the course was, it was a relief to see and hear the supporters at the end.

  5. Tell us about your training.

    I followed Hal Higdon's plan which worked out very well. He has several different choices, so you choose the one that works best for your lifestyle. I am very happy that I live in Claremont, a city with plenty of hills, inclines and declines. The only thing I would have done differently is take the first 3 miles a bit more slowly and prepare myself for the hills in the second half.

  6. What advice would you give future runners?

    Train with hills! Pace yourself! Don't over exert yourself in the first 13 miles because your calves and thighs need to be at their best for the second 13 miles. Dress warmly for the cold start, but wear layers because it did warm up quickly.

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

    I meet some interesting people at the start line. It was nice comparing race stories and hearing their experiences at other races. I was too tired to do much at the end. The beer garden looked fun though, as well as the live band. Very nice race finish entertainment.

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