REVEL Rockies

Claudia De La Via

2016 REVEL Rockies Marathon
Published: June 12, 2016, 10:11 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

The course was majestic, I felt really lucky in life to be running in such a beautiful place. The aid stations were spaced out perfectly, and the volunteers were the best! Definitely felt a runners high from start to finish
Did you PR?

YES on PR, by 00:11:25. I already had a qualifying time for Boston, but would not had made the cut off of 2mins 28secs faster than the qualifying time. But today with Revel Rockies, I am 12mins faster than the qualifying time, yes yes yes yes!!!!!
How would you describe the course?

Scenery- superb, my favorite. Grade- superb. Elevation- cool, no issues with this. Truly beautiful course that made me feel so lucky to do this in life.
Tell us about your training.

Was training meticulously (45-50 miles per week) from early Jan to April, then I was burned out a bit. Since May, training has been less but kept running (20 miles per week). Completing the long runs helped a lot. Only lately started focusing on speed training, it makes a difference. My advice would be 'train (just do it, whatever works for you) and keep health with good food and rest'.
What advice would you give future runners?

Have fun and enjoy the scenery. Smile, it's contagious and it also makes you feel lighter. Push hard when you are tired.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Rockies game. Public pool. Visit family.