REVEL Mt Charleston

Robert Sanderson

2017 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon
Published: April 29, 2017, 3:40 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Excellent. Everything that was promised. It was great to see so many who had PRs and/or BQs.
Did you PR?

No because of the crazy out and back at mile 24. Why? It killed people when they turned the corner and saw a hill and a headwind. Overall time was 3:34 (3rd fastest). Could have blown it out the water because I was running great and looking at 3:20. BQ by 21 minutes.
How would you describe the course?

Great, except for out and back
Tell us about your training.

Treadmill decline
What advice would you give future runners?

Train for decline and build up you quads. Race hotel (Marriott) a little disappointing. No food in the morning. Bar not open until 5pm. Plus a long way from the Strip, the start, and the expo. Expo could be at the hotel. Anna is great. Lots of communication and constantly keeps you updated.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Flew in late from Atlanta. I asked for a packet pick up at the bus location. The packet guy was at a table with no sign or light. Pretty stressful. Not sure it was worth the cost.