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Tonya Koopman
2017 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon
Published: April 29, 2017, 4:42 p.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
Absolutely fabulous...with exception of the wind...an amazingly well ran event!
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Did you PR?
No. Was not trying to set a PR or get a BQ. Just needed. Spring marathon for training. Will definitely put this run at the top of this list when I want to set those goals again.
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How would you describe the course?
Magnificent!!! The Mt Charleston area is gorgeous and then drop into the beauty of the desert. But the road and trade were a perfect decent and even the last 6 miles were motivating and enjoyable with no shocking hills. The support was outstanding with adequate port a potties, well stocked replacement and friendly volunteers.
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Tell us about your training.
Focused on Training for a full Ironman so am in a base building phase. Training was not for speed or a PR. Did some downhill training runs for long run as the Revel training recommend and was very helpful.
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What advice would you give future runners?
Lots of layers using throw away clothes to peel as you go, pretty chilly at the start. Apply sunscreen even though it is cold you will get burnt in the spectalarly sunny Nevada sunshine. And do some quality down hill training runs as they recommend.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
Short hike at Red Rock Canyon before packet pick up to loosen legs after the flight. Lunch at Yard house at the Red Rock Casino which was pretty close to packet pick
Up. Although expo was sort of small great vendors and fun shopping! Got a couple a fantastic deals on great equipment. Pool time at the condo for post race recovery....ahhhh!!!!
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