REVEL Rockies

Greg Jesensky

2016 REVEL Rockies Marathon
Published: June 13, 2016, 2:50 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

The first 20 miles were great. Very scenic. The last 10k was a bit rough for me as my legs fatigued.
Did you PR?

No PR or BQ. It was my second fastest marathon though. My PR was 15 minutes faster at your Canyon City marathon. I think some of that was due to the high altitude of this race vs. Canyon City.
How would you describe the course?

I liked this actual course better than Canyon City as the slope was more gradual and spread across the entire marathon. The altitude was more difficult for me than I thought it would be. Maintaining some of the paces I was running would have not have caused my heart rate to be so high at sea level.
Tell us about your training.

I would like to say I would run more uphill and downhill in my training for next time. But I live in Dallas TX and finding any hills remotely similar in grade are hours away.
What advice would you give future runners?

Do a lot of hill training, if you can.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

I traveled from Dallas, TX. I went to see the Colorado Rockies play the San Diego Padres. It was a blast! We also eat at some good restaurants - Breakfast in Golden before the Expo and other meals in Lower Downtown Denver. Had we brought a change of clothes, we would have eaten in Morrison. I will plan better next time.