REVEL Canyon City

Carl Ostapiuk

2016 REVEL Canyon City Marathon
Published: Nov. 13, 2016, 10:24 a.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

This was my first marathon, we stayed at a hotel that was recommended, it was 15 min away from the bus pickup. Uber to the busses for sure. $11 from out location. We to the top in about and hour and it seemed like the whole bus hit the portapotties right away. The race started right at 7:00 and off we went. The best part was rounding the last corner and seeing my family there.
Did you PR?

Of course it was my first marathon. But I didn't hit my goal.
How would you describe the course?

The first 13 miles were fast. It didn't feel like I was working much at all. Then the pounding from the down hill and the uphill at 13, 16-17 and 20 kicked in.
Tell us about your training.

I wish I had trained more downhill and better for the climbs.
What advice would you give future runners?

Train for the hills. Down and Up. Bank your time in the downhill.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

I ran 26.2 miles there was no fun after the race.