REVEL Canyon City

Neil Boudville

2015 REVEL Canyon City Marathon
Published: Nov. 9, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

Overall Rating

4/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Wow what a race!! Very early start (esp as I came in from Australia for the race - well I did have work close by too). But could quickly and easily pick up by race package on the morning with lots of people giving me directions to where I needed to be. On board the bus quick smart and slowly made our way up the mountain - laughing as the bus in front of us constantly took out cones marking the middle of the road. Very cold at the top but exactly how you want it to be for a marathon. Beautiful views on a spectacularly clear day, running with a whole bunch of super nice people. It all made for a great race. I will be back (if I can get work to take me over again)
Did you PR?

Yes 13 minute PR but could have gone faster if I had trained on hills more.
How would you describe the course?

Super fast and stunning views. Very quiet (like running trail marathons) but good support at the end when you need it..
Tell us about your training.

I live in a mainly flat place and so did close to zero downhill training. Oopps
What advice would you give future runners?

Do downhill training (I cannot walk 2 days later). Also, don't smash the first half (I know it will be tempting) as there are hills in the second half and I paid dearly as a result!
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Took some great photos and almost tempted to have a beer but no.