REVEL Rockies

Michael Gallagher

2016 REVEL Rockies Half Marathon
Published: June 13, 2016, 8:29 a.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Great race. It is VERY downhill. I am a strong downhill runner and I was surprised by the toll it took on my calves. Worth the speed you gain, though. Really well organized. Beautiful course. The last few miles were a great place to make up time as the course does not flatten out until the last 0.1 miles.
Did you PR?

No. But I wasn't in PR shape and I had my 2nd fastest half marathon. I would easily call this the fastest course I have ever run.
How would you describe the course?

Fast. First 2 miles have some rolling hills, then it screams downhill.
Tell us about your training.

Nothing special.
What advice would you give future runners?

I have advice for the race director. The cups you used are not able to be pinched to drink out of. That makes it impossible to drink on the fly. If the upside is that they are compostable, I can understand the justification, but otherwise, get paper cups that can fold.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

I am local from Boulder.