REVEL Mt Hood

Amy Guimond

2018 REVEL Mt Hood Half Marathon
Published: July 31, 2018, 9:23 a.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

race was great, last 3 miles of half were brutal though. not enough shade and uphills after such downhill was tough. the frozen icees were liquid, the water was warm, just when we needed it to be coldest the mostest... made for a tough finish.
Did you PR?

didn't pr, but was on track for a serious PR until that last 3 miles of no shade and heat
How would you describe the course?

scenery was gorgeous, course was super fast the first half. that last 3 miles left a lot to be desired. by the time I hit the last 3 miles, my quads felt like vomit flavored jello... something that I have never felt during a downhill race (only in the 24-48 hrs after), probably due to the sudden incline at mile 10-11?
Tell us about your training.

don't eat raw fish the morning of a race. that was a mistake.
What advice would you give future runners?

prepare for really cold AND really hot for the race. with the elevation change, its bound to get warmer when it is already warming up over the course of a race
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

mcmenamins edgewater is right there, and the race was the day before jerry garcia's birthday. with McMenamins being such a huge influence on the region and Jerry being so important to the brand, you are bound to find some amazing block parties with good beer. I think the portland beerfest is also the same weekend in downtown. Would also recommend the shanghai tunnels tour in portland...