tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post3673715138287727384..comments2024-03-29T05:23:34.024-07:00Comments on Carlee McDot: REVEL Canyon City Marathon Race RecapCarlee McDothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529243020413430276noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-54556875507113860022016-10-15T14:42:58.503-07:002016-10-15T14:42:58.503-07:00Really appreciate the detailed recap. I'm act...Really appreciate the detailed recap. I'm actually running this race in about a month and coming out from MA. I live in a hilly area but training for this race is tough. I'm glad I read it as I didn't realize there were so many uphills. I will be very careful and follow the pacer in the first half thanks to your post. As for the BQ, you'll get it (if you haven't already). I can relate. I got a BQ at the Baystate Marathon about a year ago but it was only 2 minutes under for my age and that wasn't fast enough by about 30 seconds. Bummer, especially for someone born and raised just down the road from the Boston Marathon but as you note throughout, we keep plugging and believing and we'll get there. Best and thanks again.Jay from Bostonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-5364862568043889122015-11-15T17:44:56.845-08:002015-11-15T17:44:56.845-08:00You are so amazing and inspirational! We all have ...You are so amazing and inspirational! We all have goal races that dont go according to plan (for me it was the LA Marathon where I crashed and burned from the heat and also slightly NYCM where the course was insanely tough). thank you for always being so open and honest with your running journey. You will get that BQ-I know it! Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11352740561555628315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-67444967946866926212015-11-13T16:59:59.687-08:002015-11-13T16:59:59.687-08:00First of all, congrats! You had a PR and that is n...First of all, congrats! You had a PR and that is nothing to be upset about. But, on the other hand, I totally get where you are coming from. I ran MCM with a huge goal in mind (not a BQ, but still a shoot for the stars goal) and didn't make it despite having a big PR, but for some reason, that disappointment overshadowed the loss of the big goal, so I get it. But you are right. It is JUST a race, and there will be plenty more opportunities. We learn something from each on be it good and bad and push on to the next. Congrats lady! Hope to meet you in Vegas!! And good luck in San Diego!!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-6951957546804955122015-11-13T08:35:23.491-08:002015-11-13T08:35:23.491-08:00Thanks for your recap! I always forget how tough d...Thanks for your recap! I always forget how tough downhill races are until I run them. It just kills your legs! And then going down stairs is brutal for a while. Anyway, I heard some people talking before one of my marathons and they said they would make a list of 26 people to run for, one for each mile and gaining in significance with each mile. I've started doing it for my races and it is pretty fun. I thought it would be something right up your alley and I wanted to share it with you. Good luck with your next race! You rock!Taynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803761128167146890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-7376800891895472972015-11-12T13:15:07.059-08:002015-11-12T13:15:07.059-08:00You are AMAZING!!! I'm so proud of you. I know...You are AMAZING!!! I'm so proud of you. I know it was not the race you wanted but you still rocked it. Can't wait to see you in Vegas & celebrate your half PR :) Kara https://www.blogger.com/profile/16169276184247883991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-21905199936282026062015-11-12T11:26:10.317-08:002015-11-12T11:26:10.317-08:00I'm sorry you didn't get the race you want...I'm sorry you didn't get the race you wanted this time. You're still a really awesome runner in my book!<br /><br />See you in Vegas!Bainhttp://www.trainwithbain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-16937387636231740702015-11-12T07:36:59.460-08:002015-11-12T07:36:59.460-08:00My friend I'm just so proud of you. First you...My friend I'm just so proud of you. First your time rocks. Your drive is an inspiration and marathons ARE FREAKING HARD! You just never know what you're going to get that day. Boston is in your future... I know it. Sending you lots of love. I'm so proud of you!robin@kneadtocook.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323235433524046627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-23337662566082745612015-11-11T21:30:52.592-08:002015-11-11T21:30:52.592-08:00Wow! Our races were so similar. I trained so har...Wow! Our races were so similar. I trained so hard for Revel. I went into it knowing it was a net downhill course - but that 2K+ gain - whoa!!! Game Changer! Especially after flying down that hill and keeping myself in check for a lot of the way with a 10 minute half PR. I also ran Revel sick. I had no idea how sick I was until it really began to show itself in mile 20 or so. I spent 5 minutes in the blue box on the side of the mountain....sigh. I totally crashed and burned. I missed my BQ and missed a PR. I trained solidly with every pace run, tempo run, LSD run being right where it needed to be. To say that I am disappointed is such an understatement. Revel was my 13th full. I guess it wasn't so lucky after all. No PR, no BQ - very painful legs and three days where I can not turn the switch off on this race. I wish you all the best as you continue to try to get your BQ. I am a few years older than you, so my time is 3:55, but I was trained for a 3:50. I was seeing in my mind 3:48. We will get there. Here is my review if you wish to read it: http://irun-california.com/2015/11/09/revel-canyon-city-recap/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108334194131288281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-64751731481899497952015-11-11T21:23:42.788-08:002015-11-11T21:23:42.788-08:00Congrats on a PR! I know it's not the time yo...Congrats on a PR! I know it's not the time you wanted, but it sounds like you made the best of it and you looked like you were having fun and feeling great even at the end. I know you'll get your BQ soon!Kristenhttp://runawaywithkristenk.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-76548202441489795032015-11-11T20:46:35.275-08:002015-11-11T20:46:35.275-08:00My heart broke for you when reading this. I'm ...My heart broke for you when reading this. I'm so sorry you missed your goal but I know you'll get it in a future race. It's hard for a reason and when you get there it's going to feel even sweeter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459516153791986641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-20208964674759636142015-11-11T19:43:20.555-08:002015-11-11T19:43:20.555-08:00Carlee you are such an inspiration. I love that y...Carlee you are such an inspiration. I love that you continue to find the positive in each and every day. I am trying to teach my kids this daily. Keep rocking every day like the superstar you are. Hugs to you friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16912856341617010190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-14611116222363098542015-11-11T17:58:21.308-08:002015-11-11T17:58:21.308-08:00I feel like I need to do the race again next year ...I feel like I need to do the race again next year for revenge...those hills thoivieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118866173229814114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-53482412594475444142015-11-11T16:56:58.704-08:002015-11-11T16:56:58.704-08:00P.S. Did you see that the 3:35 pacer was WALKING t...P.S. Did you see that the 3:35 pacer was WALKING the last 5K? He came in well after 3:35. Guess the downhill course can get even the best of us!Angelahttp://fitfunmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-26079059236744009742015-11-11T16:53:05.288-08:002015-11-11T16:53:05.288-08:00Our recaps are very similar -- PR in the half but ...Our recaps are very similar -- PR in the half but calf trouble and didn't meet the goal in the end (I came in about 2 minutes over my PR from Phoenix). That's me in the purple in your photo after mile 17. :) <br /><br />Like you, I had also done a preview run on the course that went really well. In retrospect, I should have done some of those miles at race pace -- then I would have known how hard it was going to be on my calves. There's always something to learn from a race and this one was a big teacher. <br /><br />I'll be rooting for you to get that BQ! Angelahttp://fitfunmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-56810814067549013972015-11-11T16:34:23.665-08:002015-11-11T16:34:23.665-08:00Looks like we had a similar race experience except...Looks like we had a similar race experience except whatever I did in the first half caused severe calf cramps for almost the entire second half. I took my salt pills and fueled properly so it was so unexpected. I thought my shin was going to be the show stopper but I was able to run through it. I never hit the wall but the frustration just killed me mentally. I'm not sure if this is a good course for me. Although I trained on the course, the transition from the first half through those rollers what not part of my training. Live and learn. I'm not ready to give up either so I'm getting back on the horse once this shin is better. You finished in a very respectable time which I would love to have. Glad we met and I hope to see you at some races in the near future. Take care and keep inspiring!! Boston Bound Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617670777384752810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2785887441872369030.post-10432883843652889452015-11-11T16:11:57.302-08:002015-11-11T16:11:57.302-08:00I feel like each marathon is a learning experience...I feel like each marathon is a learning experience, even the ones that you run well and PR, you learn something from. I'm confident you WILL get a BQ--you are a fighter <3<br /><br />Congrats on a PR!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786291500572689794noreply@blogger.com