I went into training for REVEL Rockies with the goal of running the marathon with a time to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Unfortunately, life sometimes has a different plan than we have for ourselves. I acquired a foot injury and drastically cut back on training, forcing myself (begrudgingly) to switch to the half marathon. I ended up, foot injury and all, running a 1:34:07 half marathon, which was a near 7 minute improvement upon my previous best half marathon time. The added bonus to my amazing race time, was the running the beautifully scenic race course with a very nice pacer, and experiencing the most well-organized race I have done to date.