Mt Charleston Course Preview

A course strategy – and overall race strategy – is a must for optimal performance on race day. Whether this is your first REVEL Mt Charleston race and your goal is simply to finish, or you are veteran aiming for a PR or BQ, you should have a well-planned strategy for how you intend to manage the course! The head coach of REVEL’s Online Coaching Program, who has run a Boston Qualifying time in all the REVEL marathons, including all three Mt Charleston Marathons in 2016-18, has prepared a detailed description of the 2019 Mt Charleston Marathon and Half-Marathon courses.

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Big Cottonwood Price Increase

Prices go up $10 on April 16 for REVEL Big Cottonwood in Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood is where REVEL started. The beauty of Big Cottonwood is second to none. Don't miss out the 8th running of REVEL Big Cottonwood.

2020 REVEL Kulia Open For Registration

REVEL Kulia registration is now open for 2020. Use code EARLY2 at checkout before April 14 to get $10 off. REVEL Kulia will be taking place on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The REVEL Kulia course boasts the most evelation drop of all the REVEL events. Combine that with a vacation to Hawaii and you can't go wrong.

Enterprise/National Car Rentals

REVEL is excited to announce it has teamed up with Enterprise Rent-A-Car & National Car Rental to get you the best rate! Book your rental today at this link.

Honey Stinger

Honey Stinger is proud to be your official on-course nutrition for REVEL Mt. Charleston! Our great tasting, honey-based products make sure your fueled from start to finish. Make sure you’re ready for race day with these great fueling tips!

Things To Do - Big Cottonwood

Just a few miles from the course of REVEL Big Cottonwood you will find Mill Creek Canyon. Filled with hikes, camping, pinic spots, and breathtaking views, it's a great spot for the entire family. It was named after all the mills that were once located in the densely forested canyon.

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doTERRA

What are some ways you motivate yourself to RUN? Music? The final destination? Your running buddy? Runners are always looking for new ways to stay motivated. Have you ever tried using essential oils to help with motivation? If not, it’s time to try doTERRA Motivate®! When applied to your pulse points before any physical activity, this beautiful blend of Peppermint, Clementine, Yuzu, Melissa, Rosemary and Vanilla will promote feelings of confidence, courage, and belief. To learn more about doTERRA Motivate, click here.

Charity Donation Highlight

REVEL Rockies has partnered with Drive Smart of the Rockies as the Official Charity Partner. The organizatoin is dedicated to preventing transportation related crashes, injuries and fatalities. This is achieved through educating all generations of drivers and passengers; changing attitudes, behaviors and practices leading to cultural change, safer roads and saved lives throughout Colorado's communities.

Runner Highlight

In 2015 at the age of 6, Jordan Ramirez ran his first Half Marathon at REVEL Canyon City. Last Saturday, Jordan, now 10 years old, completed 7 Marathons on 7 continents becoming the youngest person to do so. He did this in honor of fallen heroes in the military and first responders. We are very proud of Jordan and excited to see where he has come since his first race with REVEL.

Sprouts

REVEL is happy to announce our partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market. You will see them at our expo and our finish line providing great food and great service. Sprouts is a healthy grocery store offering fresh, natural and organic foods at great prices. Their welcoming stores offer a complete shopping experience and their friendly, knowledgeable and engaging team members are there to help you make healthier choices that are better for you and your budget. You'll see Sprouts debut at REVEL Mt. Charleston.

Team Highlight

Are you a 50 Sates Marathon Club member? Join us at REVEL Big Cottonwood on September 14, 2019 as we play host to the Club Reunion event. Use this link to join the team today.

Aftershokz

THE SAFEST WAY TO TUNE IN! Take on your next REVEL Race with a listening experience that'll keep you connected to your music and your world. Bone conduction technology delivers music through your cheekbones, leaving your ears open to ambient sounds for maximum situational awareness. Titanium construction makes the headphones lightweight and flexible, ensuring a secure fit and all-day comfort, straight to the finish line. Get $50 off a Wireless Adventure Bundle at revel.aftershokz.com.

Launch Team

Almost 100 youth in Las Vegas and Salt Lake have been training with their local Launch Team for the REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. So when you see them out the course, make sure to tell them how amazing they are!

Random Race Entry Winner

Congratulations to Shainalea Zelazo who ran the 2019 REVEL Kulia Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2019 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Shainalea, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.

REVEL Kulia Course Preview

A course strategy – and overall race strategy – is a must for optimal performance on race day. Whether this is your first REVEL race and your goal is simply to finish, or you are REVEL veteran aiming for a PR or BQ, you should have a well-planned strategy for how you intend to manage the REVEL Kulia course! The head coach of REVEL’s Online Coaching Program, who has run a Boston Qualifier in all the REVEL marathons, has prepared a detailed description of the Kulia Marathon and Half-Marathon courses.

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Kulia & Mt Charleston Price Increases

REVEL Kulia & Mt Charleston have price increases coming up on Feb 12. The Mt Charleston Half Marathon still has spots but the Marathon is SOLD OUT. You can still join the marathon by purchasing one of the limited Charity Bibs for $249 (space is limited). Kulia is our new Hawaii event and has the most elevation drop of any REVEL course. Mt Charleston increases $10 and Kulia increases $15, so be sure to sign up now!

We're Hiring!

As we continue to grow, we need more help! We're currently seeking a Graphic Designer and Race Director/Event Expansion Specialist. Both positions are full-time and based in our offices in Pleasant Grove, UT. For full details and to apply, please checkout the official Job Postings.

LAUNCH TEAM TRAINING STARTS

The Launch Team youth training for REVEL Mt Charleston starts this week in Las Vegas and Salt Lake. Sign your youth up now! Launch Team has trained hunderds of youth of all ages and athletic abilities to complete REVEL half marathons. If you think your kids can't handle it, they are tougher than you think! Altra, Hoka, Sketchers, and New Balance have donated shoes and Aftershokz has donated Bluetooth headphones that will be given to the first youth to signup (while sizes remain).

Learn more at https://thelaunchteam.org.

Things To Do - BIG BEAR

Whether you're in the mood to ski, snowboard or snow tube, Big Bear Mountain Resort is the place for you this winter. Enjoy bluebird days and the best snow conditions in Southern California.

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Charity Donation Highlight

REVEL Kulia is proud to partner with another amazing group: American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Keep your eyes out for the Hawaii Chapter who is bringing their Aloha spirit to the Aid Stations on course!

Mother/Daughter Running Duo

Jacquie and Cam were awarded the Guinness World Record for running the most marathons run together by a parent and child, 120 and counting! At 66, Jacquie ran the 2018 Big Cottonwood Marathon and placed first in her age group while Cam had a PR at 3:33 with 3:30 on her horizon for a spot in the Boston Marathon. Congratulations you two! Keep up the good work.

Aftershokz

AfterShokz headphones are unlike any other brand. They don’t nest inside your ears and they don’t cover your ears. They don't even play music the same way your other headphones do. AfterShokz uses bone conduction technology headphones and an open-ear design that allows you to take in all that pushes you, from your motivational playlists to the crowds cheering at the finish line. It’s time to remove the earbuds and take in all that drives you with AfterShokz. Save $50 on the Adventure Bundles by using code REVEL at checkout.

Random Race Entry Winner

Congratulations to Nancy Young who ran the 2018 REVEL Big Bear Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2019 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Nancy, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.

Kulia, Rockies, & Mt Hood Price Increases

REVEL Kulia, Rockies, & Mt Hood are all ringing in the new year with a price increase. The best way to make sure you stick with those New Year's resolutions is to sign up for a race! Kulia is our new Hawaii event and has the most elevation drop of any REVEL course. Rockies is in Denver and has a strong downhill finish along with the most diverse scenery of any REVEL course. Mt Hood is in Portland and has the perfect weather for running in the summer, not to mention one of the highest BQ rates of any race in the country. All these have a $10 price increase on Jan 1 so make sure to sign up  now! 

Seeking Volunteer YOUTH Coaches

The Launch Team is seeking volunteer coaches and youth participants in Salt Lake and Las Vegas to train for the REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. Groups meet twice a week starting in February for training. Launch Team's mission is to get youth of all abilities off the couch and out running. Parents can also sign up and join their youth in training and at the race. Parents do not need to run the same pace as their youth. Altra, Hoka, Sketchers, and New Balance have donated shoes and Aftershokz has donated Bluetooth headphones that will be given to the first youth to signup (while sizes remain).

Learn more at https://thelaunchteam.org.

Things To Do - Chilliwack

Seven Sisters Trail is a relatively short, easy hike that can be fun for the family. It's 3km (2 miles) in distance and has an elevation gain of just 70 feet (23m). It’s a beautiful hike in the Cultus Lake area, leading to a grove of old douglas fir trees. Chilliwack is the PERFECT place to plan your summer vacation with the family in 2019. 

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Intermountain Healthcare

Running with proper technique makes runners more efficient meaning you can run longer, faster and safer. TOSH Orthopedics has four tips to help with your technique. More tips to follow in upcoming newsletters. 1. Stride angle, the angle formed by your thighs at toe off. This angle should be as wide and large as possible. Improved stride angle is accomplished through two key modifications; rear leg extension and a higher knee drive in the front leg. Both motions require strength and range of motion in the hips. Read More...

home for the holidays

Richelin signed up for the REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon as a countdown for
the end of her husband's deployment. Twenty minutes before the race began,
she got a text that he boarded his flight out of Afghanistan. The race was
symbolic of the past eight months, the struggle, the growth, and the triumph
of finishing. We thank Richelin's husband for his service and congraulate her
on crossing the finish line!

REVEL Mt Lemmon Winners

REVEL Mt Lemmon was held on November 3, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Here are all the winners:

Male Marathon Winner Brent Bailey 2:33:43	Female Marathon Winner Laurie Blankenship 2:57:50
Male Half Winner Daniel Crane 1:13:27	Female Half Winner Lauren Reasoner 1:16:11
Half Team Winner Volte 1:29:58	Marathon Team Winner Keep It Moving 3:19:36

Random Race Entry Winner

Congratulations to Taylor Edwards who ran the 2018 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. He was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2019 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Taylor, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.

REVEL Chilliwack in BC Canada on 8.17.19

We are excited to announce a new location in the REVEL Race Series! Join us on Saturday, August 17, 2019 for the Inaugural REVEL Chilliwack Marathon & Half. Starting high in the breathtaking British Columbia mountains and running downhill to end in Chilliwack, this course offers the signature downhill profile and beautiful scenery that REVELers have come to love.

Marathon Net Drop: -2,081ft (-660m)
Half Net Drop: -615 ft (-187m)

Register for Chilliwack by November 30th to save up to $15 by using code EARLY combined with the team discount.

The race course runs down the Chilliwack River Valley situated less than ten miles north of the US/Canadian border and approximately 60 miles southeast of Vancouver. Runners will be treated to unbelievable scenery as they fly down this blazing fast course in one of the most picturesque valleys in British Columbia.

The City of Chilliwack is the proud host of the race finish venue. This postcard-worthy town is one of the most popular summer destinations in North America. With world-class resorts, dining, golf, hiking, fishing, and cultural events, you will want to plan your epic summer trip around this event. Dust off your passport and get ready to REVEL with us at our first international race!

Mt Charleston Price Increase

REVEL Mt Charleston in Las Vegas has its first price increase on Nov 19. This event is on the verge of selling out, so do not delay. With BQ rates around 40%, this is one you do not want to miss.

2019 REVEL Jackets

The 2019 REVEL Jackets are now available for pre-order! With a REVEL logo on the chest plus the race location icon on the back, this running jacket is designed to keep you dry and comfortable. A water-repellent finish helps protect against light rain, and a sweat-guard pocket provides storage for small essentials. Reflective details finish the jacket.

TRAINING TIP: Maintenance Running in Winter

Winter is when many runners do not follow a specific training schedule, and often wonder how far and how hard they should be running during the “off-season.”

Instead of thinking of the November-February period as “off-season,” it is better to think of this period as “maintenance” mode, where the primary focus should be on maintaining an aerobic base. Most training miles should be in an easy, conversational pace, and the weekly training should follow these general guidelines:

• Aim for 40-60 minutes of easy running, three to four times per week. Make one of those a longer run, but don’t aim for anything much longer than 90 minutes or so.
• Mix up routes to keep boredom away, or run with friends or groups.
• Take plenty of walk or water breaks if needed.

Once a week or every other week, it’s ok to go out and do some speed or hill work, but keep in mind that the level of effort in these workouts should be less than what is typically scheduled during racing season. The goal of these “maintenance” speed and hill sessions is not to perform at high levels, but to keep just a little bit of intensity in the weekly running regimen. Remember, the primary goal is to work on building a strong aerobic engine, which means lots of miles at slow, easy paces.

For a training plan that is designed specifically for REVEL downhill courses, consider the REVEL Online Coaching Program, which is designed by 20-time REVEL Marathon Finisher and Coach Paul Carmona, who has run multiple Boston Qualifiers on every REVEL course!

Things To Do - Rockies

Looking for a great place for a shake out run before race day? Check out Denver's Cherry Creek Trail spanning 40 miles from Confluence Park to Cherry Creek Reservoir. Each section of the trail has something to offer; from the cities murals, Cherry Creek to deeply wooded areas, this trail does not disappoint.

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Intermountain Hospital

With winter fast approaching and colder temperatures the norm, going running means a little more preparation. Here are three things to consider before heading out for a cold weather run: Dress appropriately. As a rule of thumb, dress for weather 20 degrees warmer than the actual temperature outside. You may be a little chilly as you start, but once you get moving and generate sweat you’ll get comfortable, without getting too warm. Stay hydrated. In colder months, runners often neglect drinking adequate fluids. Because you sweat in both cold and warm seasons, it’s important to always take in enough fluids. Be visible. Colder temps also mean shorter days, which equal less light and more darkness. Take your personal safety and protection into your own hands by wearing a reflective vest and consider a headlamp and backlight too, for ultimate safety.

LA Fitness

Big thanks to LA Fitness for providing 10 lucky winners a free 2019 REVEL Race entry. Runners can still take advantage of their free 7 day guest pass by following this link. If you are one of the 10 lucky winners listed below please email revel@runrevel.com to claim your free race entry: Sage Palica, Charity Bender, Michelle Harrison, Megan Haug, Amon Kwon, Steven Wyatt Jackson, Amber Foster, Melissa Gamallo Tarascio, Amelia Mireles, Karrie Middaugh.

Lending a Hand

Big kudos to Jenni & Bill who helped Epifanio cross the marathon finish line at REVEL Big Bear last month! Jenni knew that if she was so close and couldn't get across herself, she would want someone to carry her. It's outstanding to see the support runners provide after pounding their own 26.2 miles and still find the energy to help a runner in need.

REVEL Big BEAR Winners

REVEL Big Bear was held on October 13, 2018 in Redlands, CA. Here are all the winners:

Male Marathon Winner Oswaldo Hurtado 2:34:29	Female Marathon Winner Carina Heilner 2:47:21
Male Half Winner Tony Martinez 1:08:22	Female Half Winner Maria Castaneda 1:23:18
Half Team Winner Rebel Runners 1:21:22	Marathon Team Winner Jose's Mexican Food 2:56:15

Powerade

HUGE thank you to Powerade for providing 234,000 Powerade cups and 1.8 million ounces of Lemon Lime Powerade to our REVELers in 2018.

doTerra

"doTERRA Deep Blue was the reason I was able to finish my race" said Chelsie after finishing the REVEL Mt Lemmon half marathon. If your legs are cramping during a REVEL event look for Deep Blue at our last 7 aidstations.

Charity Donation Highlight

Proceeds from REVEL Big Bear went to Mountain C.A.R.E, a non-profit community-based organization serving the communities of Angelus Oaks, Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls, providing a new web cam to the community! Web cams are essential in providing useful information about road and weather conditions.

Launch Team Update

Just because Launch Team is on a break till the winter program doesn’t mean they stop running!! 3 Launch Team members got their Triple REVELer medal after completing the REVEL Big Bear half marathon. Congrats to the Black family and to Erin who came in 3rd in her age group!! #thelaunchteamrocks

Random Race Entry Winner

Congratulations to Chastity Hertel who ran the 2018 REVEL Mt Hood Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2019 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Chastity, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.