Megan Mestas

2017 REVEL Rockies Half Marathon
Published: June 12, 2017, 8:48 a.m.
  1. Overall Rating

    4/5 Stars

  2. Describe your race day.

    The course. I mean, it's just gorgeous in our Colorado mountains!

  3. Did you PR?

    I DID!! By 13 minutes. AND beat my goal by 4 minutes. WOOT.

  4. How would you describe the course?

    The course is a winding journey through the beautiful foothills of Colorado. The scenery is classic Colorado and you can hear the water from Bear Creek the entire way down. While the descent is helpful to keep your pace, I didn't find it too steep or difficult on your body. There are some flatter portions and very gradual declines. It was perfect.

  5. Tell us about your training.

    My training was focused on speed for me and those training sessions definitely helped. I could have used a few more longer runs (13-15 miles) to get me to the finish line more comfortably but life got in the way. I always tell people, no matter the race, respect the distance.

  6. What advice would you give future runners?

    Bring sweats for pre-race. It's chilly while you wait for the start and your bag is big enough to hold it all.

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

    I am local so nothing. But I wish there was more excitement and music post-race. Needs a massage tent!

Comments

  1. Megan Mestas
    June 12, 2017, 8:49 a.m.

    Thank you to all the volunteers and for Revel for a great race. Biggest medal I've ever gotten from a race, even bigger than my 70.3 medal.

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