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Talva Parker
2016 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon
Published: May 7, 2016, 6:50 p.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
Couldn't ask for a better organized race. Everything from packet pickup, to shuttles,to porta potties, to finish line and picking up gear. So well done.
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Did you PR?
I did not. But I did run under 3:30 which was my sole goal.
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How would you describe the course?
It was a great course. Fast for the first 18 island then flattens out. If you trained right this would be a fantastic PR course. Gorgeous scenery as well.
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Tell us about your training.
I am coming off another couple of marathons this spring so this race just fit in. I didn't do any downhill training. Could've helped maybe but honestly - the grade was such I don't know that it was necessary.
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What advice would you give future runners?
Be prepared for the flat. You fly down the course and then you hit the flat and your speed may go away (at least it did for me). Lube up your feet. You're likely to get blisters if you don't.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
We were in town for less than 24 hours - we were just here for the race. I was here from Kansas City.
The only thing I find curious is the lack of paper cups and using plastic instead. Tough to pinch and keep running. Everything else is spot on!-