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Tamara Bunch
2016 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon
Published: May 7, 2016, 9:59 p.m. 
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Overall Rating
4/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
I think one of my favorite things was that realized that when I got to the starting line of the half. That I had lost my hair rubberband. I was frantically looking around for it and starting to panic a little because I have longer hair. Another female runner notice me and handed me an extra rubber-band that she had. It made my day and saved my race! :) Also, I loved the announcer at the end! He was great! Loved that the top 3 runners in age group received a medal. IT was fast and efficient. :)
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Did you PR?
I did not set a PR but I was really close to it. I think I was off by 2 mins. I did the Bryce Canyon Half marathon before and I think their elevation drop is steaper for the half so I was able to get a faster time. But, none the less I was very happy with my results today!
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How would you describe the course?
Scenery was nice, I think the only complaint was the bus exhaust I was breathing in as they sat so close to the half marathoners running down the mountain.
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Tell us about your training.
About 5 weeks out, I did downhill training and it really paid off. My muscle didn't give out on me like they have before on halfs because they had correct muscles strengthened.
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What advice would you give future runners?
About 6 weeks out start doing your long runs on the downhill.
Loved getting the gloves, hat, and mylar blanket. Those really useful! Also, having bathrooms on the bus was so nice also. After fueling up and pre-race nerves it is hard to go that long without a toilet. Those buses were much appreciated! Once again, I loved the announcer at the end! He did a fabulous job!