REVEL Mt Lemmon

Mariana Dramalieva

2018 REVEL Mt Lemmon Marathon
Published: Nov. 3, 2018, 8:07 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

The race was very well organized. I liked the big buses on the way to the star. That was much better than the school bus. The drop bag station was easy to get to. It was so nice that we were allowed at village inside and kept us warm all the way to the start time. The expo could have more vendors. At the finish line I was able to get my medal and bag in 5 min. High five for this.
Did you PR?

No, I did not.
How would you describe the course?

First three miles are uphill. So plan on making the lost time on the downhill. There are some uphills here and there, but not as significant as the first three miles. The elevation was not a problem for me. The course is beautiful and peaceful. I liked the motivational signs through the course. That was nice touch. The only thing that I did not like is the last mile. Is flat and the road condition was poor.
Tell us about your training.

Part of the reason that I did not PR was that I did not prepare as well as should have. I normally run between 45 to 50 miles, and for the past few months I was putting 35 miles a week and significantly lower pace. For this race I would train and equal amount for uphills and downhills.
What advice would you give future runners?

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

I relaxed at my hotel. Went out for a dinner and head back home to Phoenix after the race.