Charles Thompson

2018 REVEL Mt Hood Marathon
Published: July 31, 2018, 8:27 a.m.
  1. Overall Rating

    4/5 Stars

  2. Describe your race day.

    The race day started early. Bus ride from hotel to start line was nice, however it did not leave a lot of time to prepare for the race once at the start line. By the time we were done waiting in line for restroom the race was about ready to start. I was in Wave 1 and when we walked to the start line, there was little warning the race was about to start. The course was nice, downhill was very steep. It was a little uncomfortable running next to the fast traffic, some cones in the narrower portions of the course would give some comfort. I appreciate the course and the fact that it get's tough at mile 20, like most marathons.

  3. Did you PR?

    Yes, I did, by 39 minutes. I also qualified for the Boston Marathon :)

  4. How would you describe the course?

    Stunning visuals, beautiful and scenic. Trees, mountains, fresh air and peaceful. Steep, fast at beginning, difficult at end. It's good it started early because it did get warm, but that was probably unusual.

  5. Tell us about your training.

    I trained using coach Paul and the Revel Program along with my personal coach at my running club (he would be a great revel coach too). The revel program was excellent and Paul was great and took time to personally answer my questions. I have recommended it to a few people who have signed up for the Big Bear race. The only thing I would do differently is reduce the intensity of the training during the final two taper weeks. By that point the training is complete and your just maintaining. I suffered a injury during the last 200/200 workout that jeopardized my race and I really had nothing to gain at that point.

  6. What advice would you give future runners?

    Relax and Enjoy the race, have fun. Take advantage of the shuttle busses. Have some throw away clothes to keep warm at the start.

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

    Ate at local restaurants, drove the course, enjoyed the expo. I traveled form Los Angeles

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