REVEL Mt Charleston

Thomas Moore

2017 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon
Published: May 3, 2017, 4:20 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Early day, but I don't think it could be very any other way. I like the early start to beat the heat, though none this year. Weather was great. Nice buses. I loved the finish
Did you PR?

Yes I did by 3 minutes and I qualified for Boston!!!!
How would you describe the course?

I love the course. I expected the grade to be hard and I found it to be gentle. The desert was peaceful.
Tell us about your training.

Unfortunately I was less prepared my last 6 weeks due to an injury that I also ran with. My mileage was cut in half. Advice would be to reign in the speed, I got greedy and ran about 30 sec a mile faster than I should have for the first half. Conserve and have a specific plan and pace and don't go over it. Wear polarized sunglasses
What advice would you give future runners?

Bring cash for coffee. Bring throwaways, or donation clothing. Don't be a slob and throw stuff at aid stations, some people! More cushion for shoes than normal. I didn't use flats but more heel cushion. Night before
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Night before race walking the strip but very early day so retire early, stay close to race.