REVEL Mt Charleston

Barbara Lee

2016 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon
Published: May 7, 2016, 9:31 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Busses were easy to get to and we were able to stay on the bus once we got to the start to keep warm. Plenty of potties for everyone. The start was a bit of a hike from the drop off, so we missed the official start by a few minutes. The course was great, lots of support, great volunteers. Finish line treats were awesome! Loved the pizza and pie! Weather was perfect.
Did you PR?

We didn't PR, but we were mainly running for fun. We totally would have if we had tried, though!
How would you describe the course?

Beautiful desert landscape with a nice downhill grade.
Tell us about your training.

I haven't been super consistent since my full in February and that hurt me. I would recommend finding a plan that fits you and being consistent.
What advice would you give future runners?

As far as traveling, I drove out from Phx Friday and drove back Saturday after the race... I'm wishing I had stayed an extra night. Definitely plan for any type of weather! It was snowing at the start of the full in May!
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

We had dinner the night before and lunch after the race. It was a short trip, though, so I didn't do to much other than eat, sleep and run. I came from Phoenix, AZ