5/5 Stars
Super fun race day!
No, this course is not as fast as Mt. Charleston but still fast.
Very pretty with lots of trees and creeks along the course.
WE did lots of downhill and it really helped us finish and feel good!
Do lots of downhill training as possible and also some uphill as there were some hills along the course but only one long one.
We went hiking and went to downtown Portland.
Super excellent race!!!
Not this time because I took it very easy.
Very scenic and pretty!
Do lots of downhill training and you won't be sore or fatigue during race.
Lots of downhill traing
Hiked Silver Falls Park in Silverton Oregon.
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.
didn't pr, but was on track for a serious PR until that last 3 miles of no shade and heat
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?
don't eat raw fish the morning of a race. that was a mistake.
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
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...
I was concerned about the temperatures before the race, but I was surprised that a majority of the course is shaded. I didn't BQ, but I found everyone friendly and helpful. I consider it a very good training run for my next marathon. I got to see the Portland/Mt Hood area, which is beautiful.
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I was pleasantly surprised that a majority of the course was shaded, which helped later on in the day when it was warmer. It is a downhill race that's steeper at the beginning and gets to be a gentler downhill in the second part of the the full.
I had done the Revel Rockies half and the Slacker Half in preparation, but I still felt my quad during and after the race.
Follow the training downhill training preparation and advice listed on the website.
I visited the Timberline Lodge area at the start and the view of Mt Hood was beautiful.
Friendly and helpful race staff.
Cool start temperature, early start, beautiful place to run.
No still trying.
Beautiful, a little nervous running on the highway(but it was fine), good support by volunteers(thanks)
This is my second Revel run, I trained several times running downhill. It made a big difference.
Plan on soaking your legs in the Salmon river after the race.
Mt Hood Loop, Bonneville fish Hatchery, Timberline lodge. Eating blackberries on the Columbia river.
Beautiful beginning watching the sunrise at Timberline. I loved the descent looking over the valley and into the forests. It so pretty and the weather was incredible.
No. I should have trained more on coming down hills.
Timberline steep slope in the beginning but it was nice to look over the valley. I loved running through the forests where the trees lined the street on both sides. Past through the little towns (wished there was more fans out). And finished at the fish farm.
Long distances on semi rolling hills. Descended down a few large hills (should have done more). Ran up to 18 miles training averaged 25-30 miles a week .
Stay in Gresham, Clackasmas, Happy Valley for hotels. Training on a steep descent hill. Do some rolling hills for long days. Don't worry about sweat pants. Double up on socks during the race. I had no blisters or bruised toes.
I live locally so I did not travel.
4/5 Stars
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.
Yes, I did, by 39 minutes. I also qualified for the Boston Marathon :)
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.
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.
Relax and Enjoy the race, have fun. Take advantage of the shuttle busses. Have some throw away clothes to keep warm at the start.
Ate at local restaurants, drove the course, enjoyed the expo. I traveled form Los Angeles
The first 5 miles were stunning. Full moon over the mountains with dawn breaking. Super fast course for 15 miles, hanging on for 5 more, then working hard for final 10K.
Fast for 15 miles. The grade for miles 6-15 was great.
Trained with Revel Online Coaching Program. It has helped me prepare for 17 Revel marathons.
Train specifically for downhill.
Visited the Timberline Lodge before race day.
Up at 1. On the bus at 2:30. Arrived 4 something. Started at 5:15. Finished around 10:45. Walked the last 10 miles. Met some nice people. Saw a beautiful state that I've never seen before. Enjoyed running down hill very much.
No. I had only trained up to 15 miles. Plus I had leg cramping issues. It wasn't my race but it was fast (for the first 15 miles) and pretty.
Beautiful and very fast for the first 15 miles.
I live in Florida. There are no training groups near me which sucks. I train on a treadmill indoors on Sundays. I only got up to 15 miles.
I moved from Chicago to FL 2 years ago. In Chicago I had a running group that stuck to the Hal Hidgons plan. I've run 2 Revels in 2015. No issues cause I had a running group/support.
You need to train up to 20 miles period.
I got a spray tan and had Chipotle. That's it.
I traveled to Portland from Sarasota FL
Great job Revel
Yes PR by 11:00min and Boston Quality
Course was beautiful but having cars on the course was not ideal
Normal marathon training
Go for it! Pace yourself on effort not time
Outlet mall!
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