Daryl Beatty

2017 REVEL Rockies Half Marathon
Published: June 11, 2017, 8:48 p.m.
  1. Overall Rating

    5/5 Stars

  2. Describe your race day.

    Awesome course with beautiful mountain scenery. I found myself saying: what, another mile marker already? I have been a marathon race director for nine years, and this was one of the best organized small to medium sized races I have seen.

  3. Did you PR?

    I am 63, so my PR was 24 years ago, but I beat this year's Houston time by 12 minutes, with only one day altitude acclimation.

  4. How would you describe the course?

    Perfect incline for fast running. Beautiful scenery, this is probably the best course I have been on with over 50 marathons and half's.

  5. Tell us about your training.

    I did a lot of hill work in East Texas where we live. Our hills are steeper than the course. I also used an aquajogger some. I would do more speed work to help leg turnover speed for the steeper downhill sections.

  6. What advice would you give future runners?

    I came in from Texas Friday night, had no altitude problems. I wore my cushioned training shoes that was probably a good thing.

  7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

    Came from Lake Jackson Texas, elevation 21 feet.

Comments

  1. Daryl Beatty
    June 11, 2017, 8:49 p.m.

    Like to do it again next year.

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