Raul Galang

2017 REVEL Rockies Marathon
Published: June 12, 2017, 6:09 a.m.
  1. Overall Rating

    3/5 Stars

  2. Describe your race day.

    My first marathon so very nervous. Perfect weather and very nicely organized pre-race stuff

  3. Did you PR?

    Wasn't going for PR but just wanted to finish....again, my first

  4. How would you describe the course?

    Excellent scenery, etc -- but the downhill was tough for me to train for. I live in Denver so could only fit flat runs into my training routine

  5. Tell us about your training.

    I should have reached out to others who have run downhill to decide if I was able to fit into my training. Having 3 kids limits when I can train.

  6. What advice would you give future runners?

    Be ready for downhill. My hamstrings tightened up early so changed my form drastically. Also, shoe tightness was important going downhill

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

    From Denver; had lunch afterwards in Morrison

Comments

  1. Raul Galang
    June 12, 2017, 6:12 a.m.

    I understand that all races have their time limit. Finishing the race unsupported (i.e. course was opened to cars) was very unnerving as much of the last 5mi had no shoulder. No idea how I could have planned for this...and it's really no ones fault

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