I ran the Revel Canyon City Half Marathon today! Oh, and I PR-ed!!! That was a very pleasant surprise!
Revel Race Series Half Marathon Recap – Canyon City
Let’s start from the beginning…
Revel Canyon City starts in Azusa, a city northeast of Los Angeles. It’s about 52 minutes away from me. And you have to park at the finish line and catch a bus to the start no later than 5:30am. Working backwards that means I woke up at 3:30am to get out the door by 4am.
So, I set everything out the night before to make it as easy as possible to wake up, change, grab my stuff and get on the road!
My pre-race gear: Pre-Workout (that I mix the night before and put in the fridge), sunblock, Pro visor, Nathan belt, GPS Running watch, running sunglasses…
I got to the parking lot and jumped on a bus by 5:15am. The ride up to the half marathon start line is about 30 minutes.
I sat next to a girl who was running her first half marathon. It was fun to talk to her about it. She was nervous and I told her it was going to be AWESOME. I love talking about running so I probably blabbed on and on, hopefully it distracted her.
The buses dropped us off and all the half marathon runners were waiting around, peeing, eating, resting, stretching…
Last year I ran the full marathon – that starts another 13.1 miles up the mountain and it was freezing! So, I was prepared and wore a sweatshirt and raincoat to help me stay warm.
(I tried to wait until the guy behind me moved away to snap a selfie, but that was taking forever so I just went for it.)
I walked around and warmed up until it was time to start. As I was pacing around nervously I spotted something you don’t want to see before a race…
A skull.
Luckily, it was an old animal skull, but still kinda weird.
Then, it was GO time!
The race course is really gorgeous. It winds down the canyon and there are some great views. The only drawback is there are not spectators until the very end when you get into the city.
I thought it was a downhill race but I remembered it wrong. The first half of the full marathon course is all downhill. But I do remember a hill around mile 15 (which is on the half course). The half course has a good amount of downhill sections, but there are some inclines too.
New Half Marathon PR
I just decided to push it since the downhill sections made me feel speedy. There were a few times I felt like I was really slowing down, but I just did what I could. And it worked – I had a really strong race and finished the half marathon in 1:41:26.
Turns out that is a new half marathon PR for me! I did NOT expect it at all.
During the race I found Pam and ran with her for a while. Pam is super fast, but recovering from an injury so she was just my speed today. It gave us time to catch up! She might replace SR (who ran this race with me last year but has since ditched me to start a new life in Seattle).
We also met Dana at the finish line! She had a great race too. Love meeting running peeps at races 🙂
The Revel Canyon City race is really well organized, has a great course and a lot of good perks. They give runners a solar blanket, beanie and gloves for before the race. The race tee is a pretty navy blue. And after the race you get pizza and pie. Hello, yes.
Great race. New PR. Pie. Running with friends. It was the best.
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PILE ON THE MILES – GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Pile on the Miles Day 13
This week’s Pile on the Miles Challenge is sponsored by my favorite hummus company ever – SABRA.
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Question: What are you going to Pile on the Miles today?
Me: Since it’s the day after a race I’ll probably take a long walk and stretch.
Disclaimer: Prizes provided by Sabra. All opinions are my own.
Squeezed in a very quick three miles between working and dinner with my husband!
I ran 4 miles, took a circuit class, played 3 games of volleyball & some stretching today
Tried to post yesterday, but there was a “glitch” so I shall double post today. Yesterday I did a Super Moon hike up Echo Mountain, which was about 4.5-5 miles, but also challenging due to elevation and vertical distances. I also FELL on my way down (in the dark). My main takeaway–I am still a klutz!! And I am irritated I ruined my fave running tights. But it was worth the views!! Today my walk/run was about 7 miles and it was warmish, but it’s supposed to be more November-like soon. Let’s hope so!!
Congrats on the PR! Surprise PRs are the best.
Sunday was a rest day for me, but I did walk around Disneyland for a few hours! I was jealous of everyone with Avengers Half Marathon medals.
Sunday was a rest day.
Rest day!
Did a 2 miles walk and lots of hip strengthening exercises
Rest day for me!
1 hour Barre class for Sunday
10 miles DONE! Only was supposed to 8, but when your boyfriend has a MAF test to run around a track and the track is 2.5 miles away from home – you kind of have to keep running to kill time while you wait for him to finish up his run. And it was too cold to want to spend 30 minutes walking home once I did hit mile 8.
Hot yoga today!
Congrats on the PR!!! I ran up and down a giant sand dune at the beach then ran along the water with my dog.
Amazing job on your PR!! As I’m limited now with not being able to run or walk, and the y not opening until it’s time for my husband to leave for work, I did some planks and stretches and rode the stationary bike for a while.
1 hour Bodypump class!
I ran two of my dogs for a quick 1.5 miles Sunday morning.
Planning on today being a rest day since I did all the things yesterday.
A little late but yesterday In did 13 miles 🙂
Rest day for me
I ran 10 miles and it felt great! 40 degrees outside and it was perfect!
17 miles today. Done and done! Now time to eat all the food. I have been on the hunt for a pumpkin roll cake and I will not rest until I find one!
I finished off the week with 6 chilly miles. Fall running is the best! 🙂
Rest day for me!
Sunday was a rest day for me!
I’m a little late posting, I fell off the wagon last week and tried to get back on, but about 5 minutes into my run I got a bad nosebleed (super cool). I had to call it a day after that. Hopefully the rest of the week goes better
One hour of strength training for me today. It was a DVD with 15 minutes each of abs, buns, thighs and arms. Ugh, can’t wait to run again but for now I guess I’ll just focus on strength training!
Did my first Rock N Roll half marathon tonight …. good weather, fun run! 2, well 3 mishaps during tonight’s run on the strip …. 1st I had to stop to pee at mile 3, that has never happened… 2nd somehow around mile 5 I managed to eat shit … so embarrassing! Luckily my ego was hurt more than anything else and I brushed myself off and continued on my way and 3rd my cousin who ran with me had a blister and we had to stop at the medic to get a bandaid!!! But hey we finished!!!
Rest day with company in town!
Congrats on the PR! I have a few friends that ran that course too and one got a PR as well. Maybe next year I’ll check it out. Today I ran 5 miles on the treadmill. Felt great because I can see my pace getting faster!
Did not hit my 10,000 step goal today. I’m feeling run-down, and need a day off. So I’m ok with it.
Today was a rest day for me, woo hoo!
Didn’t make my planned run today but instead carried both kids around a park and saw some awesome xcountry races going on. Set the alarm for 430tomorrow am to get that run in!
5.5 miles under a cloudless sky. Then I raked leaves and cleaned out my gutters.
Today I got in a short run on my brand new treadmill. 1.25 miles plus some walking while I watched Parks and Recs. I’m planning a longer run for tomorrow morning.
Fun Race Recap! My fav parts were the PR and the Skull. Because nature? Today I ran the Surfers Point 10K in Ventura. It was awesome! I always seem to end up talking to someone on the course. My fav was an older dad running with his daughter. At mile 5 I asked “how are you doing?” He said “great!” I said “We are almost there!!” And he said YAH! And he totally smoked me at the end lol. He even shook my hand once I finished. Why are runners so nice?! Ok good week of miles to all 🙂
Kind of sore from ALLTHEHILLS yesterday but it was so nice in Wisconsin still. 5 recovery miles today!
Way to go on the race! Super proud of you!!! And, I got 30 minutes in on the treadmill. Not my best work, but it’s done.
Looks like a fun race, congrats on the PR!
I did 6 miles today, with negative splits, woot!
Rest day. My boys had 2 football games so I stood at those. Great time on your half! Congrats!
Woohoo! Perfect timing before the holidays for this gift card. On track for another great week piling on the miles. Shooting for 20 miles of running this week
Ran 7 miles today!
5 miles this morning!
5 chilly miles! Finally feels like fall in sc!!
I did mixed cardio this am up in the Jim. Doing it, did it, done
Congrats on your race! Awesome job! Today I was able to run 8.5 miles with my husband and dog. Such a beautiful fall day!
Congrats on the PR! I ran 6 today!
Congratulations on your PR!! That’s awesome!
I ran my long run today! 8.2 miles in 1:20:00! Record distance for me!
Congrats on the PR! That’s the best feeling, especially when you aren’t expecting it! 🙂
Logged a very low key 3.5 today just to get the legs moving, and then went on a few long walks with the hubby & the pup! It was chilly-ish (in Chicago that means it was in the 40s) but got up to the mid 50s so I had to take advantage of the weather!
4.27 miles for me today.
13.1 miles this AM. First time I have ever run a half while hacking up a lung. I do not recommend it. I ended up walking a LOT and came very close to pulling out of the race altogether. But I pushed on. Now I am laying on the couch nursing myself back to health. Hopefully I will wake up refreshed and ready to run again! Ha. I have poor judgement.
5 mile run!
Today I did a 3 mile shakeout run. Felt good to move after the race yesterday!
Yoga this morning. I’ll pile on the miles tomorrow
I ran 9.5 miles today. It was 82 degrees by the end, so I was SUPER happy when I finally saw my car in sight!
6 recovery miles for me today. I ran 12 yesterday. Gorgeous weather today – sunny today and in the 50’s:)
Great job on your PR!
Ran a 5k race today, then walked 5 miles.
Today I ran 13 miles. Starting to taper a bit for my marathon in three weeks.
Congrats on the PR! 4 miles on this beautiful fall day for me!
15,000 steps yesterday and today!
took the dogs on a long walk today
Congrats on the PR!! 3 miles for me today
Wow great race! It was very cold tofay so i went out for a slow 3 miles … big week ahead with traveling out west for my race!
4 mile run today!
Today was a rest day!
4 mile run + cool down for 4.27 miles total today!
Today was over 2 hours of raking and mowing = 5 1/2 miles and 12,876 steps on Fitbit
Congrats on the pr!
Congrats on your PR! That’s awesome. Today I did some stretches with my mom. She has been recently diagnosed with hypertension (and isn’t active at all…), so I am walking her through some light stretches and resistance exercises. Lucky for her, I just got certified as a Personal Trainer, so now I’m official. 😉
I ran 5 miles with my husband this morning.
Accidentally ran 4.7 miles today…
I ran a PR in the Richmond half marathon yesterday! And then I crawled through a cave in West Virginia this morning…not exactly a rest day – I am hurting!
12 miles followed by a walk with my dog 🙂
4.75 mile trail run with the dogs. The best part is we didn’t see any snakes! Wahoooo!
Rest day on a relaxing Sunday.
6 miles for me today!! 6.25 miles to be exact…those .25 totally count!
Way to go on your PR!! I was hoping to catch SR in the DFW today but didn’t happen. I ran 6 🙂
Today was a walk day! I took an extra long walk because the weather was beautiful!
20 minute stroll before dinner.
I was wiped out but rallied for hummus! (: Good long walks and biking today.
35 minutes of yoga and roughly 2 hours walking dogs!
Great job on the half Monica! Today for me, apart from entertaining visiting family, was 95 minutes on the elliptical.
Awesome job on your PR!! I ran another 5.5 miles today and got in a lot of leaf raking!
Today is a rest day after exercising more days than my goal this week
Semi rest day. Taught a curling clinic this morning, and have league play tonight.
I got out for a walk/run! Okay, mostly a walk, but still! 🙂
Rested and foam rolled today before tomorrow’s race!
5 easy miles and my daughters 3rd birthday!
Rest day!
7.5 gorgeous trail miles!
3 miles and 20 minutes strength training
Walking and yoga today
Today got a hike in the woods in with my husband and baby.
We had our girls on the run 5K today!
Congrats on the PR! Today is a rest day for me.
3 miles today
7 miles today … even when on vacation, fitness doesn’t take a rest! Thanks for keeping us accountable
12k race today! Since I’ve never raced this distance it’s an automatic PR!!
Love Sabra and could probably eat $100 worth of hummus!!
5 miles yesterday on the TM because it was 24 degrees in northern WI. Winter is coming and I’m not ready. 6 miles outside today after church. Congrats on the PR.
5 yesterday on the TM because it was 24 degrees in northern WI. 6 miles today outside after church. Congrats on the PR!
I have my granddaughter today, so besides chasing her, we’ll have to go for a walk and play at the park!!
Rest day and football all day! Congrats on your PR!!! 38/75
Congrats on your PR! I remember when SR blogged and you and Pam popped up a lot on there in her race recaps. Nice to see Pam’s friendly face again!
Today will be a rest day for me, aside from a walk with the dog after I finish a(nother) cup of coffee ; )
Just got home from my fourth half marathon! AND I got my husband to train and do it with me for his first half marathon!! Loved it!
Recovery day so I’m going for a swim.
About to run a 5k on the trails in a state park (which, by the way, is practically in my backyard!). Wish me luck!
Rest day today after yesterday’s long run. I’ll be getting out to walk the baby and dog this afternoon though! 🙂
Today is a rest day! Recovering from yesterday’s race! Feeling good!
five mile run this morning
After yesterday’s Half Marathon I put in a 7 mile recovery run this morning.
First race back since having the Little! 10k in 45:03. I’ll take it!
My weeks start on Monday so today I reached my goal of 25 miles. 7.5 miles this frosty morning felt pretty difficult for some reason but I took some walk breaks and just enjoyed the sunshine. I also held a plank for two minutes, holla!!
Ran 6 miles this morning- great chilly run!
Pie at the end of a race sounds great! Today is another rest/travel day for me, but I’m excited to get back to the grind tomorrow!
I ran a 5k this morning with my dad and got first place in my age group! It was 25 degrees out when we started, so it took a while to warm up, but it was still a great workout.
I got in 4 miles on the treadmill today. I’d Love to go longer but it is sooooooooooooo boring. Is it spring yet?
Just finished 6 miles. Wasn’t completely feeling it today but I made my goal mileage this week even though I was traveling for work!
Congratulations on your PR! Rest day for me as I tackle hills tomorrow.
Nice time on the half! Congratulations on the PR! I pounded out 15.2 miles today on tired legs. I have just over 40 miles to meet my goal.
Rest day for me today since I did my long run yesterday.
Congratulations Monica.
Yoga today. Foam rolling too.
5K for me today!
I did an hour on the elliptical yesterday. Did a 10k+. Today can’t decide if I’ll go to the gym or just row. Great job during the race!!! I’m so jealous
All movement miles in! Including lots of yard work! Procompression for the recovery win!
Todays going to be a stretch and recover day. Might go crazy and bust out the foam roller
I’m in a bit of a running slump but it’s ok! I’m participating in a Fitbit weekend challetso I still wanna get 10,0000 steps today (at least!) probably piling on the miles with a good walk with our doggie this afternoon.
My half marathon is today! In the start corral now.
Planning just a few miles today but will go more if things feel good
30 min elliptical, 30 min running today!
3 miles and a bit of a walk for today!
Congrats on the PR! It sounds like an awesome race!
Congrats on you PR, that’s soo awesome! I did an easy 4 today 🙂
I’m not running right now 🙁 I’m 37 weeks pregnant and had to stop last week due to some crazy pains BUT I love following others and can’t wait to run postpartum!
Great job on the PR!!! I think the half is one of my favorite distances! I look forward to getting out there and racing again!
Congrats on your pr! I did a quick 4 mile run this weekend!
It’s finally raining here in SC for the first time in months! So I’m hoping to ride my horse later, but if not, it’s for a great reason.
Congrats on your PR!! And how rare that you actually ran exactly 13.1!
Today is my 2nd ever marathon!! I’m actually up eating and drinking coffee in preparation! Oh, and freaking out a little!
Took a nice long walk after my rest day yesterday – 60 minutes. It felt good to be moving again!
Rest day, well, rest from running anyway. Great job at the race!
Rest day after 8 miles yesterday!
congrats on the PR!
5.5 k for me, now off to work! yin yoga tonight, the best thing on a sunday eve. 🙂
Today is my one day off of running. I’m enjoying it!
Congrats on your new PR!
4 miles before church today 🙂
4 miles walking and biking! I miss running 🙁
3 miles after work for me!