Rockies Price Increase, Mt Hood Announcement & Launch Team

March 9, 2018

ANNOUNCING REVEL Mt Hood

We are excited to announce a new location in the REVEL Race Series! Join us on Saturday, July 28, 2018 for the Inaugural REVEL Mt Hood Marathon & Half. Starting in the beautiful forests of Mt Hood and running downhill to end just east of Portland, OR, this course offers the signature downhill profile and beautiful mountain scenery that REVELers have come to love.

Rockies Price increase

REVEL Rockies in Denver has a $10 price increase on Mar 15! Don't let these savings run away, register today. We'll see you on Sunday, June 3, 2018!

Launch Team Highlight

Our Denver Launch Team is open for registration! The Launch Team's mission is to train youth of all abilities to finish the REVEL Rockies Half Marathon on June 3rd. They follow a fun and progressive training program that begins on March 14th at Wash Park. Practices will be Wednesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 8am. Parents can join too and train with your kids!! Visit thelaunchteam.org for all the details and to sign up!

Training Tip - Training for Training

If you are about to start training for an upcoming REVEL event, you might be thinking about long runs, speed work, hill work, tempo runs, and various other workouts that make up the typical training cycles. However, before you start loading your training calendar, remember the most important component: the base period, which can be considered as "training for training."

Sometimes referred to as the “aerobic” phase, the objective is improving your aerobic endurance by gradually increasing distance and volume at a relaxed, easy pace. All of the REVEL Online Coaching Programs include a minimum of 4 weeks of "base" work, which is designed to help participants maximize the benefits of the entire training cycle.

For a training plan that is designed specifically for REVEL downhill courses, consider the REVEL Online Coaching Program, which is designed by 14-time REVEL Marathon Finisher and Coach Paul Carmona, who has run multiple Boston Qualifiers on every REVEL course!

Facebook Live

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm Central Time for our NEW Facebook Live series. Each week our Online Coach, Paul will provide the latest training tips, exercises and statistics to get you through race day. The second Wednesday of each month will feature our REVEL Staff where you can ask questions about everything you want to know about REVEL!

Seeking Pacers

Want to know who is pacing you down the mountain? Check out our new Pacing Bios for your upcoming event! Interested in becoming a pacer? We are currently accepting pacing applications for the following locations:
Rockies Marathon & Half
Mt Hood Marathon & Half
Mt Lemmon Marathon & Half

Race Morning Madness

Race morning. Two words that can conjure up majestic mental images of determined runners standing amongst their peers and breathing in the crisp pre-dawn air, anxiously awaiting to undertake their latest REVEL marathon journey.

Or those two words might make you picture a sleep-deprived and profanity-filled chaotic mad dash to wake up, shove some food down your throat, get dressed, grab all of your gear and get out the front door without losing your mind.

So if your typical race day ritual reminds you of a scene straight out of The Three Stooges, then here are a few helpful hints to allow you to relax and get to the race with your sanity mostly intact.

Apr. 28, 2018	REVEL Mt Charleston Las Vegas, NV
Jun. 3, 2018	REVEL Rockies Denver, CO Price Increase Mar. 15, 2018!
Jul. 28, 2018	REVEL Mt Hood Portland, OR
Sep. 8, 2018	REVEL Big Cottonwood Salt Lake City, UT
Nov. 3, 2018	REVEL Mt Lemmon Tucson, AZ
TBA	REVEL Canyon City Los Angeles, CA

doTERRA Deep Blue Rub on the course

doTERRA Deep Blue

doTERRA is thrilled to team with REVEL in 2018! As you run the REVEL courses, you will find doTERRA® Deep Blue along the way. It just may be the difference in reaching your PR! This topical cream formulated with Deep Blue Soothing Blend of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils, natural plant extracts, and helpful ingredients provides comforting sensations of cooling and warmth to tightening legs and aching muscles.

Scott James Jewelry Partner

Scott James Jewelry

As the new Official Jewelry Provider for the REVEL Race Series, we are absolutely thrilled to be a positive part of your running journey! All of our jewelry is handmade in the USA with love and care, delivering the highest quality sterling silver charms, bracelets, and necklaces as lasting symbols of your dedication and perseverance.

Keep an eye out for the new Official REVEL Race Series charms coming at the end of March - just in time for the Mt. Charleston race! check out their selection at sjsportjewelry.com.

Intermountain Alta View Hospital

Intermountain

Our Official Medial Provider for REVEL Big Cottonwood, Alta View Hospital has some winter training tips to keep you prepared! If you haven’t run outdoors in the winter it’s a great time of year to get outside and lace up your running shoes.

Merchandise Highlight

REVEL Mug

Keep your coffee, tea and hot chocolate warm this winter or treat yourself to a cold pint post-run in our new REVEL mugs and pint glasses.

Things To Do: Mt Hood Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake

Looking for something fun to do before or after you run the inaugural REVEL Mt Hood this year? Consider going on a course drive and then stopping for a spectacularly scenic hike to Mirror Lake! The trailhead parking lot is located right along the race course (near full marathon mile 7.5 on Highway 26). The relatively easy hike is roughly three miles round-trip, and offers some of the most breathtaking views of Mt Hood imaginable. On your way back down to town, make sure to grab a bite to eat at one of the great restaurants in Mt Hood Village!

charity highlight

REVEL donates a portion of proceeds from each event to the local communities that host our races. This year REVEL Mt Charleston
will donate thousands of dollars to the Mt Charleston Volunteer Fire Department. The VFD serves the entire mountain community and is a critical component of safety, search & rescue, and disaster relief operations on Mt Charleston.

Participant Highlight

Walter Dewar

Gina Tierney is running REVEL Mt Charleston and it will be her first marathon!
She works full time as a Nurse Practitioner and is the mother to 5 year old quadruplets. She started running after the kids were born, on a treadmill in the basement. She plans to meet her husband Nick at the finish line, who
is also running the marathon in attempts to qualify for Boston. They look forward to finally having a finishers picture together. You go Gina! We can't wait to snap that finisher photo!

Random Race Entry Giveaway

Amber Smith

Congratulations to Amber Smith who ran the 2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2018 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Amber, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.

Race Morning Madness

REVEL Race Series

March 7, 2018

Being Alarmed: One of the greatest fears racers have is oversleeping or missing the alarm. It's an understandable concern because for races we're typically getting up pre-dawn or as I like to call it, "stupid o'clock." So how many alarms should you set? The best answer is as many as you need to feel relaxed. I set three alarms, but I know some people who set as many as five. A good strategy is to put one on your nightstand, a back-up a little further away and then one clear across the room (that requires you to get fully out of bed) as a final safety measure. And this is one time you shouldn't use and abuse the snooze. When that alarm first goes off, get up and get going. You've got things to do.

Waking the Neighbors: Just because you're getting up at an hour that makes roosters blush doesn't necessarily mean everyone else is too. If you've got people waking up at the same time to cheer you on, that's great. But remember that you might have to wake up and get ready silently and in the dark so as not to disturb your partner, roommates, kids, pets, etc. Be organized, know where you're walking (no stubbed toes on race day) and use your smartphone's flashlight if you need some extra illumination.

Bathroom Business: Let's just say that when you wake up on race morning, there is often business to be taken care of. If possible, get up a few minutes early because you're probably not on your normal morning schedule. Things may take a wee bit longer than usual. But don't freak out if your business is left unfinished because REVEL races always have an abundance of porta-potties at the start area and throughout the course.

Dress for Success: Race morning is not the time to decide what you're going to wear. Veteran runners will tell you that they assemble their outfit the night before a race. A popular method is to place your entire outfit on an empty chair or table in the corner of the room. And here's an important note, fill out the emergency info on your bib and attach it to your shirt the night before. You don't want to try to pin your bib when you're rushed on race morning as you might discover those safety pins aren't quite as safe as their name implies.

"Weather" or Not: Weather is always the great unknown. It's amazing how forecasts can drastically change even at the last minute. How cold will it be? Is it going to rain? The best thing to do is to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. You might want to pack an extra top for before the race, or a bring along an emergency poncho in case the skies open up. The good news is REVEL races have pre-race gear check so you can pack up your extra supplies and have them waiting for you at the end of the race. And your REVEL swag includes a pair of gloves and a Mylar blanket to help keep you warm on race day morning.

Last Look: On race morning you've got a million things running through your mind simultaneously. As a result, it's very easy to get distracted and forget something important. You don't want to be driving to the race only to realize that your GPS watch is still sitting on your nightstand. Before you leave, take a final look to make sure you have everything you need. Make a checklist if it helps, but be sure you've got all of the essentials before you step out the door.

Removing Road Rage: On race morning, you'll most likely be driving to meet the REVEL shuttles to take you to the start line. So the night before, make sure you know exactly where you are going. Print out the map, or enter the information into your GPS program ahead of time. And make sure you've got plenty of fuel in your car. You don't want to be frantically searching for a gas station at four in the morning or driving on fumes while looking for parking. Wouldn't you rather just enjoy a stress-free pre-race drive with some off-key carpool karaoke?

As you've noticed, most of these hints have a common theme: be prepared. Race mornings are hectic by definition, so do yourself a favor and take whatever steps you can to help avoid or lessen any potential headaches. Plan ahead, give yourself plenty of extra time and above all… relax.

Pre-race chaos is common, and a fun topic of conversation to share with your fellow racers on the shuttle. Just hope you're not sitting next to someone who set six alarms. That's just plain nuts.

Seeking Youth Runners and Coaches - Launch Team

REVEL Rockies

Jan. 31, 2018

Training Youth to Run the REVEL Rockies Half Marathon

The Launch Team's mission is to train youth of all abilities to finish the REVEL Rockies Half Marathon on June 3rd. They follow a fun and progressive training program that begins in March.

Participants meet with their team twice per week.

The program fee of $95 Includes:

Race entry into the REVEL Rockies Half Marathon on June 3, 2018.
12 week coaching program
Group training sessions twice per week
Launch Team T-shirt

Team Location and Meeting Times:

Wash Park
Wed. Evenings, Sat. mornings

TheLaunchTeam.org

Volunteer Coaches Needed

If you are interested in volunteering as a coach to help train the youth, please Apply. Coaches who complete the program receive a free entry to the REVEL Rockies half marathon. Duties include meeting twice per week with their team to follow the prescribed training program. No previous coaching experience is required; only a passion for running and a desire to help youth develop a love for running.

Price Increase Wednesday

REVEL Mt Charleston

Jan. 30, 2018

Mt Charleston

Don't let this pricing runaway! Make sure to register by 11:59 PM TOMORROW to save $10 on this beautiful half marahon before the price increase. The marathon is SOLD OUT.

2018 Registration Open

REVEL Mt Lemmon

Jan. 30, 2018

Runners

REVEL Mt Lemmon is excited to announce the 2018 event will be taking place on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

Save up to $20 when you sign up by February 7. Use $10-off code EARLY at checkout along with the $5 Facebook and team discount to redeem your savings!

Mt Lemmon Open, Mt Charleston Priority Registration & Price Increase

REVEL Race Series

Jan. 25, 2018

REVEL Mt Lemmon Registration is open!

REVEL Mt Lemmon in Tucson, AZ is excited to announce the 2018 event will be taking place on Saturday, November 3.

Save up to $20 when you sign up by February 7. Use $10-off code EARLY at checkout along with the $5 Facebook and team discount to redeem your savings!

Mt Charleston priority registration

The 2018 Mt Charleston Marathon in Las Vegas is SOLD OUT. However, we are extending a special offer to receive PRIORITY REGISTRATION to the 2019 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. By registering now for any 2018 REVEL marathon or half marathon event, you will automatically be placed into the priority registration pool. Shortly after the 2018 event, 2019 registration will open first to those in the priority registration pool.

mt charleston Price increase

REVEL Mt Charleston in Las Vegas has a price increase on Jan 31! Half Marathon prices will increase $10. Don't let these savings run away, register today. We'll see you on Saturday, April 28, 2018! Marathon SOLD OUT/Half Marathon still available.

REVEL Running Hat for all 2018 Participants

We are so excited to reveal the 2018 SWAG item—a REVEL Headsweats Running Hat. That's right! Everyone that participates in a 2018 REVEL event gets a REVEL Running Hat at packet pickup.

Headsweats is the leader in ultra-light, supremely wicking performance headwear that dominates the triathlon, cycling, running and endurance markets. For over 20 years, Headsweats has established itself as the frontrunner in technical headwear by combining the spirit of innovation and unsurpassed customer service. Headsweats is dedicated to providing the highest quality headwear in the industry using innovative materials and designs. Keep a cool head. Save 25% at headsweats.com when you use RUNREVEL at checkout.

Training Tip - Using "Race Pace" as a Guideline for Training

Do you know how fast (or slow) you should run in workouts as you train for your marathon or half?

Your training paces depend on your goal pace for the race. You do not do all your training at goal pace, however. You want to slow down for most of your training.

Generally, your long runs should average about goal pace plus 30-90 seconds per mile...

Race Calendar

Apr. 28, 2018	REVEL Mt Charleston Las Vegas, NV Price Increase Jan. 31, 2018!
Jun. 3, 2018	REVEL Rockies Denver, CO
Sep. 8, 2018	REVEL Big Cottonwood Salt Lake City, UT
Nov. 3, 2018	REVEL Mt Lemmon Tucson, AZ
TBA	REVEL Canyon City Los Angeles, CA

Things To Do: BLiND MINER CAFE

Blind Miner

At Mile 3 of the Big Cottonwood Marathon, you run by the Blind Miner Cafe at the base of the Brighton Ski Resort. Before the advent of recreational skiing, the Cottonwood Canyons were alive with mining and logging industries. The Blind Miner survived a dynamite blast that left him blind but did not stop his mining. He died in 1974 at age 80 having never fulfilled his dream of striking a motherlode. A marker at milepost 7.3 in the canyon memorializes the Blind Miner, and you can look across the stream to the entrance to his mine. Read More

charity highlight

This year REVEL Mt Lemmon donated thousands of dollars to the community of Summerhaven, which serves as the host venue for the full marathon start line. The funds were used to help complete an acoustics project at the beautiful Mt Lemmon Community Center. If you live in Arizona or are planning to visit the Tucson area this winter, make sure to spend some time up in Summerhaven at the top of Mt Lemmon! Great skiing, delicious food, and unforgettable sights await in Summerhaven! Follow the Visit Mount Lemmon Facebook page for more information.

Participant Highlight

Walter Dewar

Congratulations to Lizzie who ran her 3rd REVEL Canyon City Marathon last fall! Lizzie is the mom of a special needs child. She runs with the Pasadena Pacers and has run REVEL Canyon City since 2015! She enjoys beginning at the top of the mountain and the sights and sounds leave her feeling Zen. She runs to relieve the stresses of life. She runs to see have beautiful experiences, and she runs to feel ALIVE. Keep running Lizzie!

Random Race Entry Giveaway

Alma Blagg

Congratulations to Alma Blagg who ran the 2017 REVEL Rockies Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2018 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Alma, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.

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