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Lloyd Davis
2016 REVEL Canyon City Half Marathon
Published: Nov. 12, 2016, 4:35 p.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
The race day started well and ended well. The weather was almost perfect with cool temps and overcast skies. This was my third time running this race and it has gotten better each time. I think the City of Azuza does a great job on every aspect of the race from registration to post race activities. The volunteers were special in their dedication to being helpful and friendly. The breath taking scenery running through the canyons was special. I'll definitely keep this race on my schedule for next year. One additional comment: the security personnel provided a sense of safety that added to the race being special.
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Did you PR?
I did not PR, but was using this a training run.
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How would you describe the course?
The course is fast, well marked, and beautiful.
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Tell us about your training.
I run regularly throughout the year and did not specifically train for this race. However, I do run on the local mountain trails a couple of times a week .
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What advice would you give future runners?
Learn how to run downhill and prepare for intermittent uphill inclines. Learning how to transition to run in the mountains takes practice. Take shorter quicker steps going uphill, open up your side on the flats, and let gravity pull you down the hills.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
Before the race, I interacted with other runners, took pictures, and hydrated. After the race, I interacted with other runners, enjoyed great snacks, hydrated, took pictures, and talked with a couple of security personnel. Great experience and one of the best this year!
Great race!