REVEL Rockies

Jen Keutzer

2017 REVEL Rockies Half Marathon
Published: June 11, 2017, 9:23 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

We loved the course. There was plentiful support at the aid stations. The shirt and medal were wonderful! I love how big the medal is! We had problems with our shuttle for the return from the Sheraton. They picked us up far away, at a gas station, so we had a long walk in an unfamiliar city.
Did you PR?

No. I walked the course with my mom; it was her first Half, and she isn't a runner. I'll be back to run it though.
How would you describe the course?

Beautiful! There were 3 cars in our lane around mile 11. It was so scenic! I was surprised that there were uphill areas.
Tell us about your training.

This was my 4th Half this spring, so I've been training since January 10. The downhill portion did not bother me; I appreciated the pointers for downhill racing on your website. I would encourage others to practice downhill running.
What advice would you give future runners?

Stay at a hotel with a shuttle, but not the Sheraton; they were confused with the shuttle at the end. We had to walk a far distance to find the gas station where they were picking up and wait 40 minutes. They weren't where they were supposed to be. Bring a throwaway for at the start.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

We have been staying in Estes Park and hiking a lot. We went to dinner at 240 Union, which was good. Otherwise, we did the race and left town. I came in front St Louis, MO and brought my entire family!