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Jody Scanlon
2016 REVEL Rockies Marathon
Published: June 13, 2016, 9:09 p.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
Early start to get to the bus! Even though I never conversed with any of the runners around me, we seemed to all stick together--at times in front, other times behind, but we all seemed to be in sync. Crossing the finish line is always a moment to cherish--particularly for this race coming off of two orthopedic surgeries 7 months ago, and not certain I would be able to finish.
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Did you PR?
No...was heading toward a PR until mile 20, and the the nausea set in. Was on pace for a 3:18 at the 19.5 mark, and then couldn't keep water or gels down, so bonked big time at the end and finished with a 3:31. Still 39 minutes ahead of what I needed for Boston....and good enough for an age group win. Helps to be old.
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How would you describe the course?
Beautiful, but killer on the quads. That little hill at the very end felt like Everest. I swear the mile markers at for the 10k were actually every 3 miles...or so it felt! I live in Colorado, so the altitude was not a problem.
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Tell us about your training.
I had run Revel in 2014, so was familiar with the course. I had ruptured my left hamstring during that race and then ruptured my right one while running Boston...I somehow finished both races, knowing I was in significant pain, but didn't realize the extent. Had surgery to reattach the right hamstring on 8/25 and had the left repair surgery on 11/3--non-weight bearing crutches for 3 1/2 months. Started training with two very atrophied legs, and a June marathon was ambitious, but I knew I would need the fast course. Ran Lookout mountain and some of the trails around Boulder...but had to train very conservatively since hamstring tendons were still healing down to the bone and I didn't want a re-rupture and third surgery. It all worked out in the end.
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What advice would you give future runners?
Your body is usually stronger than your mind at the 20 mile mark, so don't let your mind slow you down. Prepare for some small uphills between 13 and 16, but otherwise, enjoy the downhill. The first 11 will go quickly, and then the course levels out some....which is a bit of a relief. You will lose toenails.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
Soaked my legs in the cold creek water. Came home and went for a swim. Finally found my appetite again come dinner and celebrated at a local pub. Live in Louisville, Co, so close to home.
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