Katherine Stickney

2017 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon
Published: April 30, 2017, 5:36 a.m.
  1. Overall Rating

    4/5 Stars

  2. Describe your race day.

    I was on an early bus so I was able to get into the indoor waiting area. Those that were outdoors were cold! The water/aid stations were very well-stocked after the first half. However, in the early miles, there were not enough volunteers at the aid stations to keep up with the demand for water. We were taking cups as they were filling them. This is something that needs to be addressed. It was coming into a hot day and we needed the water! Also, it would be awesome if the packet pickup were in the same area as the start or finish, so we could check those areas out. We didn't have time to do the "practice" drive that I usually do to locate the bussing area/finish in the daylight, the day before. Those that had to take the shuttle back to their cars had a loooong wait and must have been quite upset. My husband drove separately and parked closer to the finish line. If you can find a location that would prevent having the shuttle at the end, that would be best.

  3. Did you PR?

    I didn't PR but I did qualify for the Boston Marathon.

  4. How would you describe the course?

    Absolutely stunning! The only "not pretty" part was the last 3 miles in town. And of course, the newly added "out-and-back" wasn't pleasant. I'm sorry that the loop at Mile 5 was taken out.

  5. Tell us about your training.

    I run 40-45 miles per week and run about 1 marathon a month. I did stadium steps twice a week in the last couple of weeks to get ready for the downhill and wished I had done more. My advice would be to not go too fast in the early miles.

  6. What advice would you give future runners?

    Sign up for this one, and enjoy!!!! This is a Class A, top notch event with fantastic organization, great safety/protection for the runners, and wonderful, enthusiastic volunteers. Make sure that your flight arrives in plenty of time because we arrived at LAS at 5 PM and I was worried about getting to the expo in time, with having to get to the rental car center and fighting traffic to the other side of town.

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

    We went to Red Rock Canyon and drove through the strip. We traveled here from Indianapolis, IN. I don't always bring my spouse with me, but this was enough of a "destination" race that he came.

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