REVEL Mt Hood

George Cannelos

2018 REVEL Mt Hood Half Marathon
Published: Aug. 6, 2018, 7:54 a.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

I loved the predawn energy as we waited for the half marathon race start. Mt. Hood stood in silent profile before sunrise, and as the race started, we all ran directly towards the full moon!
Did you PR?

No, but at 71 years old, and limited training, I was thrilled with my 2:30 time, and 2nd place for my age group!
How would you describe the course?

Except for the three miles on the major highway, the course was lovely! We gradually descended through old growth forest, meandering along an old road. I enjoyed the few fans that cheered us going by from their driveways.
Tell us about your training.

Limited. I ran 1-3 miles several times before the race. I’d do more next time.
What advice would you give future runners?

We spent the night at the Sandy High School parking lot in our motorhome...it made the early morning journey to our bus much easier.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Although we live in Arizona, I grew up in the area, and we stayed with close friends nearby. I also ran with three of my sons who traveled from Arizona and Seattle. The race was a family affair!