Linda Van Der LInde 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 6:53 a.m. 1 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   This was my first Revel (1/2marathon) Very organized from expo to the finish. The race course was overcast and cloudy. It was perfect. The incline was gradual and the support was great!
   Everyone was so cheery especially the lady who got on the bus and gave us instructions! The goody bag had gloves and blanket that was so helpful!

3. Did you PR?

   Finished! Happy!

4. Tell us about your training.

   I was on leave for 2 years due to injury...and came back with only min training. only ran 8 miles prior...so I was not prepared. I know if i would have trained, I would have PR with this amazing race.

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

   walked through Redland center town! had dinner.

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1. Linda Van Der LInde Oct. 15, 2018, 7:02 a.m. Car control was good, but a few cars were not heard coming up.

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Mayanin Martinez 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 6:46 a.m. 0 0

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Alfredo Fernandez 2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 6:28 a.m. 0 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   Best marathon race ever! My 3rd race and enjoy every aspect of it. From the planning, organization, execution, support, over-all experience. Stress-free race and beautiful routes. Please bring it back next year!

3. Did you PR?

   I did PR by 6 minutes. Did not BQ cause the times changed recently. But I had an amazing time.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Scenic, espectacular, super fast!!

5. Tell us about your training.

   I had a mediocre training to be honest. I had a few downhill sessions but not consistent. I will kill this next year.

6. What advice would you give future runners?

   Train, train, and train down hills. Race is very well supported. No need to bring extra fuel/water. Tie you shoes from the top to prevent sliding forward and loosing nails.

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

   Food, support, cold towels, medal, pictures!

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Lawren Dak 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 6:19 a.m. 0 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   Loved the convenience of it. Arrived at parking, waited in organized line, boarded the bus, arrived at our destination without any worries.

3. Did you PR?

   No and no, but loved the downhill. Had revived better or in my younger years.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Loved the downhill. Thought it would be more if a trail than a highway, but the Riad accounted for our fast time.

5. Tell us about your training.

   I belong to running clubs so train all the time.

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1. Lawren Dak Oct. 15, 2018, 6:20 a.m. Only suggestion is to drop us off exactly where we were picked up because everyone couldn’t locate car right away.

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David Park 2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 6:03 a.m. 0 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   The morning was quite chilly, when we started the run it was time to start pulling off layers. What a fantastic day it turned out to be, blue sky on top with a beautiful forest sounding all, as I drop down in into the marshmallow down below ( heavy fog) what a beautiful view we all had!

3. Did you PR?

   Close! If it wasn’t for the the last 10 miles of server leg cramps I would have qualified for Bq. Just have to get back out here again! Time of 4:15 age 61 still not to bad.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Amazing

5. Tell us about your training.

   Breathtaking!!

6. What advice would you give future runners?

   Train hard and distants

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Joyce Lee 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 5:51 a.m. 0 0

1. Overall Rating

   4/5 Stars

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1. Joyce Lee Oct. 15, 2018, 5:51 a.m. Good job

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Kristi Macklin 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 5:31 a.m. 0 0

1. Overall Rating

   4/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   I loved this course. Good gradual downhill.

3. Did you PR?

   Yes!!! 20 minutes shaved off my 1/2 marathon prior PR.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Good gradual descent. Much better than the rolling hills in Azusa.

   The cars were a bit dangerous. There should either be a full lane closure or more safety on the course. We witnessed a near miss. You might want to consider not allowing headphones since the people that had their music on at a high volume weren't hearing the cars.

   The asphalt was a bit rough and muddy in places, but nothing too bad.

5. Tell us about your training.

   Trained with Pasadena Pacers

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1. Kristi Macklin Oct. 15, 2018, 5:32 a.m. None

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Heather King 2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 5:11 a.m. 1 0

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   Very smooth race morning to start line. Plenty of porta potties and aid ststions

3. Did you PR?

   No PR but close. Missed it by three minutes. Yes I BQ and NYC qualifies.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Fast downhill. Beautiful

5. Tell us about your training.

   I’m training for a 100 mile race in 4 weeks so this was essentially a training run

6. What advice would you give future runners?

   Train for downhill!

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

   Not much. It was a quick trip. I traveled from NM

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1. Heather King Oct. 15, 2018, 9:49 a.m. Great race!

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Charles Deckert 2018 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 2:36 a.m. 0 1

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   I've run about 20 different half marathon races, and this was by far the best. The support staff and volunteers were very friendly. The water/Powerade stops were well-placed. At the Expo, they goodie bag actually had goodies in it, including gloves! I appreciated having a choice of T-Shirts when registering (go with the soft T-Shirt). Everything went very smoothly!

3. Did you PR?

   This was my 28th half marathon, and (with minimal training for this race) I set a PR!

4. How would you describe the course?

   The course is beautiful, coming down the mountain. The road was smooth (unusual for Southern California). Most of the course is a very fast downhill and the last few miles are nearly flat. From the course map, I was worried about it being too steep of a downhill, but it was just right for me. It's a very fast course!

5. Tell us about your training.

   I didn't train as well for this race, as I've done for previous races. I decided late to run it with my wife. I'd recommend that you include downhill running in your training so that your legs are ready for it.

6. What advice would you give future runners?

   I'd recommend that you include downhill courses in your training. Bring a foil blanket for the start, to stay warm.

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

   We came up for the race from San Diego. Enjoyed a burger from 5 Guys on the way back home.

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Paul Ng 2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon Published: Oct. 14, 2018, 11:50 p.m. 0 1

1. Overall Rating

   5/5 Stars

2. Describe your race day.

   Plentiful parking. I'm always worried that there is insufficient parking. This was not the case. The most memorable thing I saw while running the course and seeing that I was above the clouds.

3. Did you PR?

   No pr and no bq. It was not my intention so that was ok.

4. How would you describe the course?

   Beauty course and scenery. I loved it. Elevation was great. I liked it better than Canyon City.

5. Tell us about your training.

   I never trained enough. Too busy.

6. What advice would you give future runners?

   Very cold that the top. Bring enough clothing and use the drop bags.

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

   Went to a Chinese buffet and ate too much before the race. Had to go to the portapotties three times. I came from Fremont, CA. Drove all the way. Loved the race.

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1. Paul Ng Oct. 14, 2018, 11:53 p.m. This event was amongst the best of the Revel Series. Very well organized. I had no issues at all.

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