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Melissa Fischer
2016 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon
Published: May 9, 2016, 8:09 a.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
It was a little chilly at the start and I was happy that it was overcast as well. Good running conditions. We had driven the course the day before and although we knew the first 8 or so miles were down hill, it didn't look like much. So, I had no expectations other than to finish.
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Did you PR?
YES! My PR before this race was set in 2010 and I really thought I wouldn't break it again. I didn't just break it, I shattered it by 8 minutes!
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How would you describe the course?
I live in Moab, Utah so it's hard to wow me on the scenery. It was nice until we got near the highway and then it was pretty noisy and mostly city running although at least on that part of the course, there was plenty of room to spread out. The first few (and very fast) miles were coned off so that there was only a half lane to run in. I understand the pilot cars and keeping the course open to traffic but a full lane would have been much appreciated, especially in the first 6 miles where there were lots of runners.
The elevation is lower than where I live so that is good as well. I certainly enjoyed the course and may do it again next year. -
Tell us about your training.
My training was off this year. I had a bout of the flu with secondary pneumonia that kept me off my feet for 2 weeks in late March, early April. I still was only getting about 15 miles in per week coming up to the race but did get my long runs in (I practiced on down hill grades). So, I was super surprised that I got a PR!
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What advice would you give future runners?
Have fun.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
We stayed near the strip and enjoyed a bit of Las Vegas before and after the race. We traveled from Moab, Utah.
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