5/5 Stars

Perfect day with weather. Very well organized. Most beautiful course. Proud to show case my state. Loved that many runners took the time to take scenery pictures.

Most memorable for me is beating my 'projected' time by an hour! And that I ran way more than I expected to...thought I would walk most of the way.

Only have done 3 in my life...one when I was 45 and another when I was 57. I haven't done one for 10 years. Don't remember my PR's for any of them. My goal is always just to enjoy the experience and finish.

Can't imagine a more beautiful and impressive setting. The scenery alone would inspire anyone to complete either race. Perfect location. Elevation never bothered me...grade was tough at times but not undoable.

Being aerobically fit really helped. I overdid my walking. Was much better on my 67 year old body when I cross trained with some bike and elliptical.

A friend in PT taught my husband how to tape my one bothersome foot and that really worked.

I don't think I am qualified to do this...just enjoy 'the ride'.

I live in Golden...so traveled about 5 miles. Everything in Colorado and the area is worth doing but I am biased. Thanks for having it in our amazing state and choosing a perfect location.

5/5 Stars

It was a good day. The weather was perfect and the aid stations were well supplied and well spaced.
The most memorable thing about this race was how easy it was compared to past marathons I ran.

I set a PR. I beat my old PR by 15 min.

The scenery was pretty. The grade was what made a PR possible and the elevation was no problem.

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A slow increase in mileage worked well for me. I went from 20 to 46 a week in 20 weeks. I did not do any speed work, next time I will. The only adivice I would give others would be to do your long run over 20 miles.

5/5 Stars

Perfectly planned. Well organized. Didn't miss anything or short any aspect.

No - But i didn't train

Beautiful

Zero

Try and plan ahead a bit when the next up hill section will be so you are ready for it

volunteered! Enjoyed Golden, hiked red rocks

4/5 Stars

The view running down the pass was absolutely beautiful. The birds were singing their morning song.

No, my first marathon.

4/5 Stars

I ran with my sister-in-law during the whole time, so it was a great bonding experience for us. The downhill race and scenery were really great!

No PR

Loved the downhill aspect and the scenery, especially toward the end with the rock formations.

Training was tough for me since I have a 9 month old, but I made an effort to run as much as possible. In the future I would try to dedicate more to my training.

Use the mylar blanket for wait at the starting line! I stupidly left my bag in the car and didn't have one at the start line.

One piece of advice - PLEASE make a note in the important race information email that goes out and tell people they need their IDs to enjoy a post-race beer. I was not aware we would need an ID and therefore left it in the car and was very disappointed when the guys at the beer garden entrance wouldn't let me in without an ID. I really looked forward to enjoying a frosty beer post-race and was upset I couldn't do so. Not to mention I'm pretty sure I paid for it in some way or another....

5/5 Stars

Plenty of friendly volunteers, great course, loved every minute!

No, I was a pacer!

Beautiful, yet challenging,

Squats, lunges!

Train on the downhill and at altitude

None, live here

5/5 Stars

Awesome

Short by 2, min

Beautiful

I don't, gotta start

Pace

Walked around this gorgeous little town Golden Co. I'm from Pomona Ca.... OK too ;)

4/5 Stars

Weather was great, as the sun was covered by clouds all of the race. I had knew issues at mile 7 and the team that was there was very helpful in getting my knee wrapped.

No I did horrible due to a knee injury...but I finished and that is what matters.

Course was great. Maybe too much down hill :)

3/5 Stars

I didn't expect too many hills . My friend told is a good course to get a BQ, I tried but for just 17 seconds I missed it , sucks . I love the view and I'll come back in other to just to run and enjoy the beautiful view !

Yes . 3.55

Taught because the hills.

It was ok the only problem I have both Achilles broken and hills are my friend lol

Umm just to run and enjoy the view !

Umm not to many but I met a lot athletes with amazing stories . Runners that really inspired me a lot .

5/5 Stars

Beautiful race! Volunteers were awesome! I loved the signs throughout! I was able to beat my best time by 13 minutes! My husband now wants to participate next year!

Yes! I PR'ed by 13 minutes!

Beautiful! It wasn't too crowded- which was nice!

You have to prepare for the downhill- you need to strengthen your calves and gluts! Remember that there are a few decent up hills too!

I'm from Aurora... Morrison is beautiful, wish I would have given myself more time to enjoy the city!