Ron Stamm
2016 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon
Published: May 7, 2016, 6:44 p.m. |
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Overall Rating
4/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
I broke 4 hours for only the second time in 32 marathons, my last sub-4 finish was in 1999. So, I'd say I had a good day. Loved the snow flurries in the first few miles. The course did not feel as much downhill as Canyon City, but the uphills were a lot easier today than at Canyon City. I can't say I've ever run a marathon that started out with snow and ended with warm sunny weather, followed by drizzles. We had every type of weather today! Great race.
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Did you PR?
No, but I got my second sub-4 marathon in 32 tries, the first one was in 1999 when I was 45 and ran 3:55 in Los Angeles . So, it only took me 17 years to run a sub-4 again (now I'm 62).
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How would you describe the course?
Slightly downhill most of the 26 miles, with a few insignificant uphills.
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Tell us about your training.
Long runs, short runs, downhill runs. I train year-round with a group of LA Leggers.
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What advice would you give future runners?
Practice running downhill at marathon pace.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
Walked the Strip. I drove up from LA.
Thanks for the beanie hat, gloves and $5 singlet. Very nice gestures.