CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Ditto what Ruth said! It was your first race- cut yourself some slack. Even with all the training and preparation- that first race is all about figuring out the ins and outs of the race. You did a fantastic job out there today!!!!!! With the next one you'll take what you learned and things will go more smoothly. Don't worry- you now have a PR to beat (and that's always fun to chase down).

Congrats on a great first race- you should be VERY proud of yourself!!!!