REVEL Rockies

Francine Garrone

2016 REVEL Rockies Marathon
Published: June 13, 2016, 8:06 a.m.

Overall Rating

3/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

The bus to get to the start line was full. We had to wait an extra 30 mins for a bus and got to the start only 15 mins prior to the start with a line for the port-o-potty that went into the woods. Afterwards, the walk to the shuttle was a bit lengthy after running a full marathon that was downhill and on a banked road. I came across several individuals that had thrown up due to altitude change.
Did you PR?

I did PR. I did not qualify for Boston.
How would you describe the course?

The embankment in the road was hard on the hips and knees. Also, running the highway was dangerous. It was scenic, and gorgeous. At places where the altitude leveled out, I felt dizzy. Maybe have signs that say elevation that way runners know what to 100% expect.
Tell us about your training.

I trained in PA and have run many marathons and half marathons across the US. However, there's no way to train for the change of the embankment in the road.
What advice would you give future runners?

Train in the heat and on an embarked road. My knees and hips are hurting! AND ... Be prepared to walk and wait for a shuttle after.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Yoga on the Rocks

Travelled from Pittsburgh, PA