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Dave Lee
2016 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon
Published: May 8, 2016, 8:24 a.m. 
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Overall Rating
4/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
A big thank you to Anna and the whole crew for an amazing event. Two things I would like to mention. I ran the half and used your 1:30 pacer, Ray Fong. Let me tell you, I have run many, many races and Ray was the absolute best pacer I have ever run with. He gave us exact splits at every mile. He stayed EXACTLY on pace. He was encouraging. He never let the sign down. He had the group scoot over to make room for runners getting water at aid stations. I could go on and on. You should seek him out for other events!
Having said that, after I finished the half (3rd place AG thanks to Ray's pacing!), I went to spectate the full. Your 3:15 pacer came in around 3:10, alone. I may have these times slightly off but I do remember him coming in five minutes or so fast. This is wrong. People depend on his pacing. It seems he came out just for himself. Even the announcer said something. Overall great experience. -
Did you PR?
PR'd the half at 1:29 by 12 minutes :)
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How would you describe the course?
Road conditions were nice, newly paved surface.
The half was indeed descending for about 8 miles but not as steep as I thought it would be. Very nice. -
Tell us about your training.
I come from a triathlon background. I was ready for this, but I would recommend incorporating some long dowhill runs in preparation for this race.
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What advice would you give future runners?
Introduce yourself to your intended pacer before the start. Specifically ask that person if they intend to stick with even splits. If not, what is their strategy? Will he/she finish at their sign time?
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
The official Station Hotel/Casino at the bottom was a great 'find'
Marie Calendar's pie at the finish was delicious!
The park at the finish was big, clean, and fun!
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