5/5 Stars
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.
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.
Beautiful! There were 3 cars in our lane around mile 11. It was so scenic! I was surprised that there were uphill areas.
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.
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.
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!
The race support was incredible!! Even though I was near the very end I was greeted with such encouragement and enthusiasm and every water stop. The expo had interesting and relevant vendors. I was very pleased and will be back for sure.
Nope :( the altitude got me.
The course was beautiful and I really liked the grading. The uphill turn at the end was a bit disappointing but by then I didn't care much ;)
I didn't have a chance to properly train for this because I thought I registered for the half. I didn't realize I registered for the full til packet pick up the night before.
I came in from California. We toured around Denver and had a great visit.
Great race. I'll be back!
4/5 Stars
Scenic and fun but very tough on the legs!!
Race day was amazing. Epic job of the hotel having shuttles that took us straight to the start line.
Yes I did PR. 4 minutes from my last years time.
Two words....Amazingly Epic
I train as often as I can get time for which isn't a whole lot
Amazing!!!!!!!!! The scenery and people!
Yes
Beautiful:)
50 miles a week
Be aware of the uphill.
Skiing and hiking!'
Great day
A little difficult and beautiful
4 months that included speed, temp and weights
Train alot. It pays off.
The course was excellent and the staff professional and very well organized.
Yes, I did. I didn't fully realize how a downhill course would effect my time.
The staff were very supportive and enthusiastic, everyone I interacted with was very friendly. Perfect weather and the route was well staffed with police and volunteers, I felt really safe. Bear creek was running high and the course couldn't have been better.
I did a loose version of the Higdin 1/2 training schedule.
The morning was a little cold, the starting point is typically 10 degrees colder than the finish.
I live 4 miles from the finish line, we are locals.
Great course. Very well organized. The only complaint I had was the 2:20 pacer for the half. She ran closer to a 2:05 pace. Defeats the purpose of a pacer.
No
Fast, downhill and beautiful.
I thought the exact same thing and told my wife that after I finished. I tried to keep up but couldn't. I finished in 2:23 so I wasn't far off the 2:20 pace but the pacer did seem way too fast. She could have slowed way down near the end of the race to make the 2:20 time but not sure. I agree that defeats the purpose of a pacer.
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.
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.
Perfect incline for fast running. Beautiful scenery, this is probably the best course I have been on with over 50 marathons and half's.
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.
I came in from Texas Friday night, had no altitude problems. I wore my cushioned training shoes that was probably a good thing.
Came from Lake Jackson Texas, elevation 21 feet.
Like to do it again next year.
Most beautiful course I have had the opportunity to run!
I didn't
Mind over matter. If it don't mind, it don't matter!
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