REVEL Canyon City

Jose Garcia

2016 REVEL Canyon City Marathon
Published: Nov. 12, 2016, 5:03 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

The views are spectacular. This is an amazing race. Parking for spectators is really easy and makes it more enjoyable.
Did you PR?

Yes, by 41 minutes. Did not BQ.
How would you describe the course?

Scenery is fantastic. The first half marathon takes its toll on your quads. This is where the bulk of your PR minutes will come from. The second half is more hilly, but still easier because of the loss of elevation.
Tell us about your training.

Consistent weekly mileage is key. Going from 20-30, to 40-50 miles per week is where I saw major improvement. Adding quality workouts weekly, such as tempo runs, is how I got faster.
What advice would you give future runners?

Bring a sweater and sweat pants to the starting line because it's really cold, then take it off and put it into your drop bag. Carbo-loading starts 3 days before the marathon, not the day before. Always eat a snack before the race, preferably 250-400 calories. Fueling consistently during the race delays and even avoids hitting the wall.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Take pictures and enjoy the pizza and pie given to runners. I traveled from Ontario, California.