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Jeremy Roche
2018 REVEL Mt Hood Marathon
Published: July 31, 2018, 3:58 p.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
The scenery of the Oregon/Washington Cascades was amazing. I have run two Revel races now and the backgrounds are like nothing back East where I live. I also have enjoyed talking to different people from all around (CO, CA, WA) and getting a chance to share the experience.
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Did you PR?
I did not but I did BQ (barely). I was off my PR by 47 seconds, so pretty close.
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How would you describe the course?
Super fast and scenic for the first fifteen miles and then more challenging for the last ten or eleven for two reasons - rolling hills and some heat related to the sun.
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Tell us about your training.
I followed the "Run Less, Run Faster" (Pierce, Murr, Moss) method which worked pretty well in that I avoided injury for the first time in a few years. I would recommend it for anyone who has battled through some injuries. I felt like I was in great shape for the race. I did not do any specific downhill prep other than running in a hilly part of Massachusetts. I definitely did not experience anything like the first fifteen miles.
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What advice would you give future runners?
Revel organizes uniquely cool and great races, at least the two I've done (Canyon City and Mt. Hood). Be prepared for a long bus ride but that's not uncommon in point-to-point marathons and is a good way to talk to someone new. Try to prepare for the downhill and/or get ready for some tough stair climbs/descents for the next few days.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
We came in from near Worcester, MA and stayed in Downtown Portland which I could not recommend more highly. Great city. We also took a side trip to the Oregon coast which is breathtaking in its beauty. Loved the experience.
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