REVEL Mt Charleston

Theodore Arnoldus

2016 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon
Published: May 9, 2016, 9 a.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Fantastic Race. It snowed lightly at the beginning, but was not too cold. The course was fast the volunteers were awesome.
Did you PR?

YES! I went from a 3:41 to a 3:34 a 7 minute improvement!!!

I did not qualify for Boston (I am a clysdale, but now I am within range. I will go for it next year.)
How would you describe the course?

The beginning of the race was beautiful with huge granite cliffs. The middle drops down towards the valley and warms up a bit but was very manageable. I loved the inspirational sandwich board posters with funny sayings. The end puts you in town, it was warm and I was in pain, but hey it is a marathon.
Tell us about your training.

I really undertrained. 2 20 milers, 2 18s, 2 16s, and a 12. I only rarely ran during the week.
What advice would you give future runners?

set a reasonable but strong pace and hold it. This course will not punish you for it.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

I laid on my back with a cold towel on my head.

I am from Utah.