I am an 18 year-old college freshman living in Laramie, Wyoming. REVEL Rockies was my first half marathon experience. Earlier this summer I decided that I wanted to train for a marathon in the fall to try and qualify for Boston. I wanted to put a half into my training schedule and REVEL Rockies was absolutely perfect. I ran a great first half marathon placing 14th overall and first in my age group! I met my goal and ran 1:26:57. After running cross-country and track in high school I knew I needed to keep running. I just wanted to keep going, and see what the running world was like. Not many college running scholarship offers came my way, but I knew that I needed to be running. I need to be using the talents the God has given me. REVEL Rockies was such a wonderful experience for me. The volunteers, the course, and my fellow runners made it so worthwhile. Anyone who is thinking about training for a marathon, DO IT! It has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made. It has made me a stronger and more dedicated person. It really will change your life. I'm excited and nervous for what my future in running might be, but I know one thing for sure; running will stick with me wherever I go.