REVEL Rockies

Andy Lande

2016 REVEL Rockies Marathon
Published: June 13, 2016, 8:30 a.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

The pre race experience was very good: the bus ride was smooth and efficient, ports potty lines were short, the space blankets and gloves kept me warm and ready to go. I liked the separation of water and Gatorade at the aid stations being consistent at every one, so I knew where to get what I needed. The finish line was nice and the people were helpful. Great job with this production. I got a PR so that was a bonus. Not likely to see many more of those at 54 years old.
Did you PR?

Yes, by 3:24 and I BQ -31:46 for Boston 2017.
How would you describe the course?

Excellent view of the tall mountains and remnant snow banks in the forest at the start. I appreciated the nice downhill grade and pleasant forest and streams on the way down.
Tell us about your training.

I did lots of speed work and rolling hill runs. I felt that improving my leg turnover was important for this race.
What advice would you give future runners?

Be well prepared to run hard to take advantage of the excellent downhill grade.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

The brewery tours were fun. Traveled from New Mexico.