REVEL Rockies

Allison Jones

2016 REVEL Rockies Half Marathon
Published: June 13, 2016, 7:38 a.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

The views were gorgeous the whole way! Crossing that finish line was the most powerful experience I've ever had. The signs along the way were gold and all of the volunteers cheering constantly was awesome!
Did you PR?

This was my first race I got a time of 2:41:32
How would you describe the course?

The views are amazing, it's all downhill so watch out for shin splints, and the turns are a little hard on the ankles but overall 10/10 beautiful and would defiantly race again!
Tell us about your training.

My training wasn't intense at all, in fact my longest distance running before the half was 6miles. I did pretty well I think.
What advice would you give future runners?

Run down the hills heel to toe to prevent shin splints. And watch out for blisters since the turns are not level your feet rub on your shoes differently than in training. Also, enjoy beautiful Colorado!
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

FREE FOOD AFTER THE FINISH LINE!!!! Hahaha
There were cool pictures to take with signs too!