Hello! I am reporting in with 26.2 miles for my Pile on the Miles check in today. Here are my Revel City Marathon results and recap. Spoiler: 12 things went wrong with this race. I didn’t expect it to be great since I was just along so Skinny Runner could take the carpool lane. Seriously.
So super bright and early we headed to Azusa to catch a bus to the start. 1st fail of the day we went to the wrong location and just made the last bus up to the starting line. Apparently 701 West and 701 East are different places, who-da thought?
Luckily we made it and got to the start no problemo. But fail #2 was that when we went to pick up our bibs the guy in charge said that was at the bottom of the hill. Since he knew we both registered and were 26+ miles from the start he said we could just tell someone at the finish and get a gun time, but we wouldn’t have chip timing.
The weird thing with SR and I is were are a rare long distance runner than isn’t super crazy about our time and being competitive. I think that’s why we get along so great. Well, that and I stick to her like gum on a shoe because she’s my only fren.
We both full on paid an extra $20 for race day packet pick-up and everything so we were mostly just sad that we couldn’t use that money to buy food.
Get ready to RUN!!!
Skinny Runner at the start, with some guy who is wearing a hospital gown as race day throw away gear.
Pam paced the 3:40 group and totally rocked it!!! Super proud of her.
The Revel Canyon Marathon has a great fast course. It starts at the top of a mountain and you run straight down for 13 miles. Then there are a couple of hills. They are probably small but they fill massive after so much downhill.
It is GORGEOUS. Gorgeous. I loved the nature and mountains and fresh air. I loved the downhill aspect of the course, but it started to kill my quads. My legs were already tired in general from changing up my workouts lately so adding the repetitive downhill and I really felt it.
Marathon bathroom breaks – there were plenty of aid stations and porta potties. I was trying to hold it, but had to go to the restroom around mile 18. Then, I had to go again?! I was having a lil bit of a stomach issue that’s never happened before. I am going to write down what I’ve been eating lately to investigate this.
And the final fail of America… I lost my ipod recently (read: it’s probably under a pile of mail on my desk) and have been listening to Pandora while running. Since we were in nature for this race there was NO RECEPTION = NO PANDORA. I had no music until mile 23. I ran 23 miles without any music. Bah. Totally my fault though.
SR and I ran most of the first 12 miles together. Despite all the fails we were having fun until I burned out and slowed way down. Check out my Instagram for a 9 second video of the fun.
I hit the wall pretty hard around mile 18 too and was just trying to hold on for dear life. Sandy from Boston Bound Brunette’s husband got some good pics of me on death’s door. Luckily, I didn’t knock.
Revel City Marathon done in 3:54:16
It was a hard race, but I am proud of myself for pushing through. But immediately after the race my calves felt SUPER TIGHT and I know I’m going to be sore tomorrow. I’m actually scared of how sore I’m going to be… wish me luck.
Pile on the Miles…
Now it’s your turn to talk… what is your Pile on the Miles goal for Week Two? Leave a comment with it!
Mine: Sunday is a rest day but I will stretch and walk. Walk 3 miles each day on top of any scheduled workouts.
My goal is to be active three days this week!
My goal will pretty much stay the same for the whole of November: Three runs and two strength training workouts per week for the month. Hopefully that will make the habit stick…! 🙂
Congrats!! You did awesome!! I just ran the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon in September. Rode a bus up and ran down. It was amazingly beautiful but could not walk for 7 days!!!
My plan is to run 20 miles this week. Maybe more if I can.
After an off weekend (traveled to a wedding – but danced a lot!), my goal for the upcoming week is to keep going on a run every other day, but get quicker than last week over the same distance.
Great recap! POTM goal: I will run 3x this week tooooo!
My goal for this week is… To the gym for classes three times and run twice! I have new workout partners to hold me accountable so this week will be more successful
My goal for week two is 30 miles logged on my Fitbit again, although this week will be a challenge as hubby is away with work so I have no childcare for running!!
I love your humor over the craziness that you endured. That helps a lot. 🙂
Looks like a beautiful place to run for sure! Congrats on getting it done!
I totally forgot about Pile on the Miles last week, but I did work out a few times so it wasn’t a total loss. This week my schedule is a little weird, but I want to do at least 30 minutes of cardio at least 5 of the 7 days. I want three or four of those workouts to be runs, and one needs to be a 10K, because my husband signed us up for a virtual one.
what a pretty course and umm pumpkin pie at the finish what amazingness is this!!!
Your pushing through is still way better than my marathon time.. LOL . Way to go!!
My goals for the week are similar to next week.
1. get moving
2. 3 strength workouts
3. 3 runs with a longer one on Saturday or Sunday
4. DO NOT TAKE THE WHOLE WEEKEND OFF FROM WORKING OUT! YOU FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU WORKOUT. YOU NEED THE TIME AWAY FROM THE KIDS!
I don’t have a specific mileage goal for this week. I’m kind of in limbo right now, because we are pursuing treatment to try to have a baby soon! So I know my running will soon be cut short. Sun (11/8) I rested after running a 10 miler race Sat. I just hope to stay active this week 🙂
My goal for this week is to workout/walk/run/etc. at least 3 days. It’s been raining here in Atlanta non-stop for the past week, literally, so it’s been challenging to get motivated to do anything!
I’m a day late posting my goal for this week, but since this week is my last week before tapering begins for my upcoming marathon, I’m planning 54 miles this week! I piled on 20 miles at a race Sunday morning, so only 34 to go to hit my goal!
My POTM goal this week is 5 days on the elliptical, minimum of 20 minutes each session.
POTM Week 2 Goal is to go the gym 5 times and run 3 times this week for a least 30mins each time.
My week 2 mileage goal is 14 miles, a yoga class and a strength training class. Last week I missed my strength training class so this week I really want to make it all happen!
Congrats!
Week 2 goals – 30+ miles (would only be my second time ever running that much) and first ever run commute (6 miles each way). Going to be cold in the morning! 🙂
My POTM goal this week is to run 4 times. Great job on finishing the marathon and running most of it without music- I would die lol!
Congrats on marathon! I would have died without music. My goal for the week is 9 miles of running.
My goal for POTM is 20 miles this week!
You are so awesome for making it to the end of that marathon even though it felt so hard! You were super fast. I’ve only done one marathon and it was 5:14, so your time is just amazing to me.
My pile on the miles goal is to get 2 gym days in, on top of my scheduled 5 days of running totaling 29 miles
Forgot to put in my goal for this week after I checked in!
Since I’m recovering from a half this week my goal will be 25 miles of running instead of my usual 35-40
oy. my goals this week are…. to watch how much im eating (i dont need to be FULL all of the time!!), to do a free week trial at the Y (free classes for a week! i can do it!), and to get in at least 3 runs this week. woo!
my goal this week is 25 miles of running and at least three 21 day fix workouts!
My goal for this week is 33 miles!
Great job! I hope you are not too sore today post-race.
Week 2 goal is to get 20 miles of running and to strength train 3x AND to hit my fit bit goal of 11,500 steps every day (easy on running days – can be hard other days since I have a desk job!).
Goal: 6 workouts total:
3 miles
5.5 miles
5.5 miles
10-11 miles
weights
spin
Slept in this morning so gotta try and get the 3 done tonight! Woof.
My goal this week is to keep consistent and complete three workouts. I am off half of the week, so I will need to force myself to move even though my schedule will be different.
My goal for week 2 is 3 bike rides for at least 100 miles total and 2 days of body weight training!
My 4 mile run yesterday is paltry compared to your marathon. I’ll be aiming to run 4 times per week. At least 4 miles each trip.
Ran the Hot CHocolate in CHicago 15k this weekend and PR-ed!!! Goal for this week is to recover, but get in a few slow runs and LOTS of yoga!
9.3 today for my first 15k! Taking my week’s total to 20.43. This week I am going to recover a bit, and my goal is 12 total.
This week’s goal is 5 workouts and get a really good speed workout in.
Goal for this week is to run 6 days this week, hitting at least 45 miles.
This week’s goal is to run 6 days (for close to 30 miles) and PR (or get close) a 5k on Sunday. After focusing on distance for so long, I don’t have any speed anymore.
Late to the party, but since we are traveling to a horse show this week, my plan is to stick with the 3 days of running. Ran on Sunday (yesterday) and packing my gear.
My goal for the week is at least four days of workouts, I am traveling to a work confernce so timing will be tricky!
I’m aiming for 30 miles this week
Wow! Did you just randomly decide to run the marathon?! Impressive!! Especially with that time! Great job!
Pile on the miles week 2 goal is 40 miles!
My goal is to run 5 days this week!
My goal for the week is to run 4 days, and get to around 16 miles for weekly mileage.
My goal this week is to to run 4 days min. for a total of 25 miles.
My goal for this week is to run 20 miles! I have some ground to make up since the Wine and Dine Half Marathon got cut in half on Saturday due to a weather evacuation!
My goal is to exercise 5 days this week and spend more time walking!!
My goal this week is 7 miles and 2 hours of strength/cross training.
I want to hit 25 miles for the week! I also would like to get to a yoga class at my gym! As always, shooting for 6 workouts as well. 🙂
I completed a 15 k but added in an extra 3.8 to meet my half distance I had failed at. That being said I am making great strides towards my mileage goal but still working on my strength goal.
This week I’m going to tackle my last long run before my marathon, if my ankle tendon behaves!
47 this week.
Goal for the week is to go to 3 spin classes and 2 body pump classes!
I tweaked my back this weekend so can’t push too hard this week. I am going to try for at least 3 workouts to test my back. Wish me luck.
Great job Pam! And congrats Monica and SR!
Running 12 miles is my goal this week!
25 running miles is my goal this week.
I did the Revel full yesterday as well (wayyyy slower than you!), followed by Knott’s yesterday and all day today. I can barely move!! My goal this week is to run 14 miles and hit the gym for cross training at least twice.
That race course looks like it was gorgeous! Good for you for pushing to the finish after hitting the wall!
Congratulations for finishing! I feel your pain. I did 13.1today. Not my best race. Next week my goal is 33 miles.
Goal for the week is 4 workouts!
I would have gotten so nervous if I was running late for the shuttle. I like to get early to races for that exact reason. This week’s goals to just get my steps in since it is taper week for me. My race is next weekend.
Ran a half marathon today so a couple of days of non-impact and then back on the road for another 15 miles by next Saturday. 37 miles done of my 100 mile November goal!
After 13.1 today, really in awe of you marathoners!! Congrats to you!
My goal is minimally 3 miles each day. I have a half next Sunday.
Rest day today. Trying to get in as many workouts as I can while traveling next week. If I don’t I will make it up with some 2 a-days if needed.
I got in 5.2 miles today. My goal this week is to do SOMEthing every day – either run or crosstraining of some sort.
Three easier runs, one long run, and three days of strength – time to get it as my last full week before Harbor Lights Half!
3 mile today! hoping to get 20 in this week plus a barre class tomorrow!
Didnt check in last week but I’m definitely setting goals for this week. Aiming for three gym workouts and plan on walking during my break at work.
Great job pushing through! You did great!
My pile on the miles goal for next week is again 20 running miles. I hit that last week and would like to maintain before increasing!
Congrats on your race! Today I did 30 minutes on the Elliptical and 15 minutes on the spin bike.
Great run today! Get it girl! My goal this week is 20 miles plus 2 days of cross training.
My goal is to continue with my 10K training schedule! Look out turkey trot here I come!!
50 miles, we’ll see if that happens
Glad you made it through. Hope the soreness gods give you a break tomorrow!
My POTM goal this week is 32 miles. And to smile for at least some of them. 😀
Week 2’s goal = 15 miles. Props to you for running so long without music- I don’t think I could do it!
Ran/walked 5k race for pancreatic cancer.
I am planing on running/walking/hiking.
I want to join a gym for strength training.
Awesome finish!! I dont think i could ever run a whole marathon….maybe a half??
Another 5 miles in today, 52.5 to reachy goal!
So I’m reading your recap, and as I scroll down, there’s a photo of me! All run-ie and smiley, even on that darned endless uphill! How awesome is that?!? I’m glad I had a chance to chat with you for a few minutes on the course; I’ve always hoped to run into you at a local race. I agree the course was beautiful, the day was crystal clear, and the weather was perfect. (And pie at the finish line!) I’m proud of how I did (30-minute PR and a BQ!), but my legs have never been so trashed. It’s gentle, groany walks and recovery yoga for me for a while. Nice to meet you, and until next time.
My goal for week 2 is to walk/run 30 minutes, at least 6 days this week, and I want to run more than I walk.
way to go to you and SR!!
check-in: walk 2.5miles, ran 7.21 (6 at tempo)
goal: work out every day this week
Goal this week is five days of walking and two strength workouts. I’m usually good in the beginning of the week and then burn out. I will stick to it this week!!
PIle on the miles check in: 3m Monday, 3m Friday and a half marathon today! Nice work on your marathon, I’m hoping to run one next year! Goal for this week is 10 miles.
I would like to add an extra day of running so 3 days running & 2 or 3 days at the gym. I was pretty sore from the gym this week so I skipped my intended long run today to rest. I also would like to eat more healthy this week. My previous week was pretty terrible…I just need to knock it off already.
2.5 miles for the week. I think it was a good start back into running for me. Jogging strollers make it possible.
My goal is to hit 10000 steps/5 miles 4 times this week plus a strength class at the gym.
My goal is to exercise 4 – 5 times this week, cardio and weights. Today I walked on the treadmill and outdoors.
no workout but raked leaves for 2 hours.
Congrats on finishing the marathon! Your ‘rough’ race is my dream time!! One day I will break 4 hours!!
Goal for this week is to lower my sugar intake and hit 25 miles!
Thanks!
Lauren
Congratulations! I’m looking at your pictures in awe that it’s still tank top and shorts weather (for racing at least) were you are…I’m starting to bring out with winter gear 🙂 My goal (in addition to normal running/fitness routine) is to walk a mile each day – I just transitioned to an office based job and let me tell you, getting in that walk makes a world of difference!
Do we make new goals every week? I ran 3 miles with my Sunday running buddies…in the rain;)
Also…I am going to stick with my original goal of 10 miles this week and workout at least 4 days.
Nice job! 26.2 will never cease to be impressive! You are a rockstar!
My goal for this week of POTM is another 5 solid days of working out for the week, but one weight training session is a necessity. I really struggle getting that in, and I really need it…so this will be the week!
Contrats on the race!! My goal for this week is the same as last week, exercise 5x a week. I was able to get off to a good start by going running this morning! 5k! Still am not able to run the whole way, bit did ok considering I had cramps lol
Congrats on pushing through, especially without music!
My goal for week 2 is to hit 15 miles again to stay on track with my monthly goal.
Today was a rest day, but this week I hope to fit two lifts into my five workouts!
Awesome job you’re such an inspiration!
Today is a rest day from a half marathon yesterday. Walked 3.5 miles and if i feel up to it later maybe a 30 min elliptical session at the gym.
Today miles logged this week was 37
Did a nice 3.9 mile hike today at Enchanted Rock. It was a great day to be outside and just enjoy nature. I’m a beginner with all this running stuff in fact, I completely disliked running until a couple of months ago so my mileage is low compared to most of y’all but I am inspired by each of you. Consistency is my goal.
My goals are 4 days of running, 2 days of weights. And my race on Saturday!
My goal is 30 minutes every day!
Great job getting through it!
I ran 6.5 miles today and I plan to get at least two more runs (3 or 4 miles) this week. I also want to get in two strength training sessions.
Nice job! My dad also ran the Revel Canypn City – your finishing times were pretty close :). Next week I’m just trying to keep my November run streak going – mileage every day!
Goal for week 2 – 30 mins walk/run at least 5 times. Day 1 done with a 30 min. run.
Goal is same as last week, attend 3 boot camp classes/
I so admire you! Great job! My goal this week is to workout 5 times this week, 2 of which will be runs. Have a great week!
You are a rockstar! Great job! My Week 2 goals are three runs this week – total of 12 miles. Plus TKD, strength, and yoga!
My goal: move 5 miles and do 3 minutes of planks!
I’d like to shoot for 12 miles total running and 2-3 cross training workouts
I ran my third half marathon in a row today. My miles total toward my goal of 85 this month is 37.2, and I did pilates 4 times this week. Success for last week’s goal!
This week, I want to do at least 5 min of yoga or stretching, 4 days of pilates and survive the last half marathon in the series. (I’ll be taking alot of pictures of my race bling, I promise)
I should add in a goal of walking the old pup everyday. Ok, restating: this week I will
1) do at least 5 min yoga or stretching daily
2) walk the 14 yr old dog daily
3) pilates 4 times
4) survive the last half marathon
I am going to be active FOUR days this week!
I really wanted to run the 1/2 yesterday but my xc kids had a race! Ah, I’m a little jealous!
Rest day for me today 🙂
Congratulations! It looks like a fun course to run on. I’m going to look into running it next year.
I raced a half today so I need a bit of a recovery week. My goal is to fit in 3 easy runs, a long run of 110 minutes and two yoga sessions.
Ran 3 miles today!!! Sore from my HIIT class yesterday but still pushed through!
14 miles this morning, in the (finally!) cool SoCal weather 🙂 I am two weeks out from the USA Half Marathon down here in SD, so my goal for the week (well, the next 2 weeks really) is to stretch and foam roll RELIGIOUSLY so I do not get injured again. Congrats on the marathon – it looked SO FUN!
30 miles or bust!
I’ll be traveling this week so my goal is 10 miles. Not sure how it’ll go since I’m going from Florida to Iowa… Hot and humid to freezing but it’ll be nice to run without sweating to death 😉
Did yoga this.morning and raked a ton of leaves! Goal for this week is 3running days.
Good for you. I can’t imagine running without music. I hate the sound if my breathing. It bothers me that I sound like I’m dying!
Met goals last week with 5 workouts. 3.8 miles today. Plan another 4 workouts minimum. Goal is to up the intensity.
Yesterday I raced a 70.3 so today I rest.
My week 2 goal is to hit 10 miles for the week. I have a very busy schedule this week (so many grad classes on top of my work schedule!), but I want to stay on top of my running schedule.
Wow, Monica, you rock! Congrats on completing your race. My goal for the week is to continue to try to walk, at least 3 times! Wish me luck!
Still recovering from last Sunday’s Marathon but really need to get into shape for the annual Turkey Trot 5 K on Thanksgiving Day.
13.1 on Saturday, 3 classes and 3 short runs!
I am going to continue my 20K a day step goal through walking, running and elliptical.
My running injury is taking longer to heal than expected, so my goal this week is to exercise at least 30 min every day, plus walk at least 10 miles.
I want to stick with my goal of running three times a week (with one or two spin and yoga classes thrown in too). So far good start on the week today with a fun 5 mile run.
Marathon looked gorgeous.
Week #2 goal- hamstring issue is flaring again so my goal is 3 pain free runs and 2 days weights.
My goal this week is to workout 5 days (Monday thru Friday) and at least 2 of those days add in a 20 minute run on the treadmill in addition to my strength training.
You did great! I look forward to my first marathon, and it will be nowhere that fast 🙂 My POTM for this week is 25mi! I ran 6.8mi yesterday – totaling 32.5mi for Week 1!
I had a half marathon today. Miles 5-9 and 11-13 were straight uphill but I did not walk although everyone around me did (I am a middle of the packer).
Pro: I was home by 10 am!
Con: I was home by 10 am. I did not escape the chores/errands/laundry/cleaning.
Goal this week: good recovery and foam rolling, get my weekly miles in and 4 great strength sessions.
After lots of unplanned rest days last week due to thunderstorms my goal for this week is to run at least every other day… Great job on the race! A crummy 26.2 is still 26.2!
My goal this week is 9 miles plus an hour of cardio one day!
Goal for week 2 is to keep up with working out 4 times but then also for focusing on my eating.
At least an hour of exercise 4 days this week.
I hit 30 miles this week towards my November goal of 100… So I think next week maybe I’ll step it back a bit and work on speed more!
Run 25 km and hit the gym three times!
3 runs 2 weight training session!
My week 2 goals are to keep doing yoga every day and run 24+ miles.
This week’s goal: 31 miles
Ran 6.2 this morning – 24.8 to go
21 miles is the goal! Hopefully, the sun will show midweek in the southeast.
Since I had mixed up how we were counting “weeks” for pile on the miles, which I now know is Sunday to Saturday, my total for this week was a tad short- 11 miles. my goal each week is 15, so next week will be 19 to even it back out! Ran 3 miles yesterday, and I plan to run 4 today 🙂
i cannot imagine running 2 miles, let alone 23, without music! i’m super impressed.
pile on the miles goal for the week is the same as last’s: 5 days of working out in the week.
Goal for this week is to run 15 miles . It may not be a ton but i’m coming back from injury and trying not to do too much too soon! Today will be a strength workout though!
I love your race recaps, haha. Already scared of how sore you’re going to be! LOL Good luck. And good job lady.
POTM check in: 10 miles Friday night, rest day Saturday. Not sure of I’ll get out today or not.
Whoops— my goal for POTM week 2 is 35, plus better stretching & less junk.
Week two goals: get in more walks than last week (2) and do my physio exercises every day. The cold, wet weather in England is going to be a challenge!
Today is my rest day-thank goodness!
This week is for me to recover from my first marathon yesterday! I ran Indy Monumental and didn’t die! My legs are crazy sore, though, so I feel ya.
OMG. I would never have survived a race without my music. You are a rockstar for pushing through! Good luck with the calves today!
Yesterday I did a 4 mile run. Goal for the week ahead: 30 miles 🙂
Pile on the Miles check in-unplanned rest day. Yesterday was 2 miles.=)
Congrats on finishing the race! Sometimes despite what feels like a million challenges, we’re still able to push through which you did! I’m trying not to psyche myself out for a 4 mile run but it’s kind of happening…haha!
Awesome job pushing through even when things didn’t go your way! I think we’ve all had those races from time to time!
I’m so proud of you!!! Awesome job!!! Week one went really well. I got in an extra workout yesterday when I went for a 20 mile bike ride. It was cold at first, but as soon as the blood got pumping, I warmed up. It was windy, so I felt like the wind was pushing against me for quite a bit of the ride. I had a super great day yesterday…visited with some friends who were in town and had a really nice time with them. Hope today you’re not too sore. I do think the walking and stretching will help move the lactic acid out of your legs. I know when I did my century bike ride in September, I had to ride my bike the next day because I felt like my legs were itching.