Fred Winkler

2016 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon
Published: May 7, 2016, 4:48 p.m.
  1. Overall Rating

    5/5 Stars

  2. Describe your race day.

    Excellent course and outstanding race! I appreciated the attention to details such as the beanies and gloves down to the printed results after the race. Revel did it right. I am definitely putting this race on my calendar for next year.

  3. Did you PR?

    No. Missed my PR by 7 min. 12 sec. Absolutely qualified for Boston.

  4. How would you describe the course?

    The downhill is the perfect grade. The course just pulls you along. Not so steep that you need to waste energy by braking. The first 13 miles are scenic, lots of cliffs and bluffs to look at.

  5. Tell us about your training.

    I did nothing specific to train for this race, but if I did, I would do some serious downhill runs. My quads were toast by mile 20. My own fault though and I'll know what to do next year in terms of training.

  6. What advice would you give future runners?

    Do some downhill training runs. Prepare to layer and shed clothes as you descend and temperatures climb.

  7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

    Didn't do anything more fun than go out for dinner before the race. Jumped in the car and drove straight home after the race. I travelled from Victorville, CA.

Comments

  1. Fred Winkler
    May 7, 2016, 4:50 p.m.

    I had a quality and positive race experience. I will be recommending this race to my running friends.

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