REVEL Rockies

Merry Carol Porter

2016 REVEL Rockies Marathon
Published: June 12, 2016, 8:15 p.m.

Overall Rating

4/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Scenery for the first 10 miles of the marathon was killer! Lull 10-16ish then better again. Amazing friendly volunteers. No Biofreeze at medical stops. Well stocked food and gels at water stops. Portalets were NASTY by the time us back of the packers were at the aid stations. Food at finish? I only saw bananas and cereal. My first marathon and was very sore when competed - the walk to the shuttle seemed SO far away.
Did you PR?

One and done, baby! Does that count as a PR?
How would you describe the course?

Beautiful initially, then not quite as scenic in the middle. Quad killer!
Tell us about your training.

None. Spontaneous decision. Half marathoner for years, decided on a whim the downhill scenic course couldn't be that bad....
What advice would you give future runners?

Watch out for your quads!
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Nah, nothing really. Snapped a pic with the photographer with the scene set up, chatted with some runners and headed home.