5/5 Stars

Race day was beautiful. The weather was chilly at the start, but as you made your way down the mountain the weather became very comfortable. The views were breathtaking running above the cloudily and seeing the sun come up. The first half of the race is a true treasure.

I did! I PRd by three minutes on this course. I am not fast enough (yet) for a BQ but when I am ready this is the course I will do it on. Hands Down.

Beautiful. Scenic. Lots of trees and blue skies. Extremely fast and downhill. Amazing aid stations and volunteers. I ran this course and stopped several times because nature was just too breath taking to pass it by.

Practice running hills and running downhill. Downhill running is very hard on the body so make sure you practice your stride and strength training. Bring something to bundle up in in the morning and something to throw away. Once you start cooking down hill you'll warm right up/

I'm pretty local so I enjoyed sleeping in a little longer haha.

5/5 Stars

It was a fun day at the races. We were well prepared for the cold plus the race gave us a bunch of extras to stay warm at the start.

I didn't PR but that was due to a lack of fitness rather than the course.

The course has a hard 13 or 14 miles down and then a few climbs. But is was really cool getting run through the clouds in the first few miles.

I trained on the course so I knew what to expected.

Practice the downhill otherwise it will bit you in the butt.

Sat around and had a beer.

5/5 Stars

Race day was remarkably GOOD. I participated in the 2014 Revel Race Series in Colorado, Utah and California. I know many people that PR'd and qualified for Boston Marathon in the race series.

I appreciate that I have friends new to the running game while others are more seasoned. I learn so much from both sides of the coin. It's a joy to see determination and uplifted spirits when we come together for race events.

Thanks to the many who have shared their positive experiences about Revel Canyon City race (expo, packet pick-up, scenic views, PRs, BQs, volunteers, runner swag, snacks, vendors and the finisher's festival) amongst other things. I'm proud to represent #RunRevel as an ambassador. For 2015, I would recommend more vegetarian options for finishers. I took lots of pictures at the start line and at the finish line festival. I did enjoy Marie Callendar's pie at the 2014 finish line.

I received good feedback from runners about their Canyon City experience: expo, course, finish line festival, medal and access to relevant information on FaceBook and email.

No, I didn't PR and it wasn't my intention. I did back-to-back half marathons: Revel Canyon City and Avengers Half Marathon on the same weekend. I didn't want to bonk.

I know several people that ran Revel Canyon City, Avengers Half Marathon and Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas = pure beast mode.

I love nature and I'm also a hiker. The course is very scenic, uncluttered. I ran/walk 11 miles of the course last month with My Coach Larry and other runners to prepare for this year's Revel Canyon City Half Marathon. We walked on the uphill and ran as much as possible on the downhill. Although I couldn't get cell reception, I was able to track my mileage, pace, etc.

I followed my local running group's training scheduled for half marathon. Increased mileage and decreased mileage accordingly. Because I did several half marathons before Revel Canyon City 2014, I mentally prepared for the downhill and slight uphill of the Revel courses.

I think running in Revel Big Cottonwood and Revel Rockies in 2014 made a big difference in being properly trained for Revel Canyon City 2014. This year, I didn't run Big Cottonwood or Rockies. I've been focusing more strength training vs. training miles for 2015. After I finished My Coach Larry's training run last weekend, I went to the gym for HIIT cardio workout -- I didn't experience the typical soreness after running downhill. I am also more aware of my breathing during exercise.

Proper fueling (nutrition) can also make a BIG difference in performance on training runs and race day.

I suggest that runners pay extra attention to the course elevation for the marathon distance. People think it's 'all downhill' and that it'll be easy. When I trained with My Coach Larry last weekend I emphasized to people running Canyon City for the first time that downhill is taxing on the quads in addition to the elevation changes. The weather will be colder at the start line but as runners move down the course, it'll warm up. I recommend bringing disposable clothing that can be donated to a thrift store afterwards. Don't run in 'new' shoes -- break them in properly.

I hosted a meet 'n greet dinner for Revel Ambassadors and friends at a restaurant near the Expo. I live in Pasadena area so I didn't sightsee. I also volunteered for Expo swag bag assembly.