REVEL Rockies

Walter Varcoe

2016 REVEL Rockies Half Marathon
Published: June 13, 2016, 7:11 a.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Our bus picked us up from our host hotel and took us directly to our start line. Super easy. The volunteers were super and the course was beautiful. I really enjoyed this race.
Did you PR?

No PR, I was doing great but an old meniscus tear acted up and I had to slow my pace down.
How would you describe the course?

A couple easy up hill sections but overall downhill and scenic.
Tell us about your training.

I don't train at all. I am very active working on my feet everyday and found I don't need it. For most folks they should mind the downhill training pointers your web page focused on and go easy till mile four or five where the air is a bit denser.
What advice would you give future runners?

Have warm clothing for the start area and definitely book a host hotel with transportation.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Coming from upstate NY we flew in three days early to acclimate to Denver elevation and hydrate well from the flight. We are planning on driving around the mountains and maybe take a trip down to Colorado Springs today.