Umair Ansari

2015 REVEL Canyon City Marathon
Published: Nov. 8, 2015, 8:27 a.m.
  1. Overall Rating

    5/5 Stars

  2. Describe your race day.

    got up early at 3:30am to get ready for race, was dropped off at shuttles by 4:30am, arrived at start line at 6am. I really liked how water, blankets and gloves were readily available at the start line. VERY HELPFUL

  3. Did you PR?

    no unfortunately I cramped at mile 15. My only complaint was that the 3:05 pacer was not at the start line. I was hoping to stick with the 3:05 pace group.

  4. How would you describe the course?

    first 15 miles downhill, miles 15-21 long rolling hills, miles 21-finish flat

  5. Tell us about your training.

    60-70 miles per week

  6. What advice would you give future runners?

    Bring sunglasses and maybe even a hat, the sun is right in your face at times during the race. Wear running clothes for warm weather because it heats up quick. Wear warmer layers on top to keep you warm in the morning. Throw the extra layers in the drop bag before race start.

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

    after: visited pasadena downtown

Comments

  1. Umair Ansari
    Nov. 8, 2015, 8:28 a.m.

    Overall great race- the rolling hills after mile 15 are very tough. Only complaint was absent 3:05 pacer.

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