REVEL Canyon City

Glimber Ayala

2015 REVEL Canyon City Marathon
Published: Nov. 8, 2015, 5:39 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

I was nervous because I had never ran a full marathon downhill. Last year, I simply did the half because I had experienced a downhill half marathon before, and I knew how hard this is. But this year, because a friend insisted (and thanks to God he did) me to do the full, so I did it. It ended up been a great race after all.
Did you PR?

Yes indeed. My fastest marathon ever. I saw some runner celebrating "BQ" I was celebrating "NYCQ" (Maybe this might another sign for next year) because without even trying, not even thinking that this was going to be possible, I did qualify for New York Marathon City next year. Last month, I ran the Chicago Marathon in 2:59:35, and this Revel Canyon City Marathon was 2:47:36, so do the math for me, please!
How would you describe the course?

Just the like the beauty and the beast... tough, rough, but beautiful. Breathtaking scenery!
Tell us about your training.

If someone wants to run this race, he/she has to train hills, especially downhill because this race is mostly downhill. And though many people think that running downhill is easier and faster, don't be fool, it's harder because you need to be more in control of your technique (s).
What advice would you give future runners?

Go run it!
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Nada.