REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon 2024 Race Report

Running down (but not out): A sub-4-hour attempt at Mt. Charleston

Race Information

• Name: Revel Mt. Charleston Marathon
• Date: Apr 6th, 2024
• Distance: 42.1 km
• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
• Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/11121031074
• Time: 4:10:34

Goals

• Goal A: Sub 4:00:00 — No
• Goal B: Sub 4:10:00 — No
• Goal C: Sub 4:20:00 — Yes
• Goal D: A Personal Record — Yes

Training

Ever since September 2023, I had my sights set on the Mt. Charleston Marathon in Las Vegas, Nevada. This downhill beast demanded full dedication. My off-season, from November (2023) to February (2024), was focused on improving my leg strength. Squats, lunges, and deadlifts were the key exercises to prepare my quads for the punishment ahead. I also included an additional interval session, which built my comfort with a faster pace and a high heart rate for an extended period.

But Canadian winters aren’t exactly runner-friendly. Rough winter conditions meant most of my training…