Congrats on your first race! Sounds like you had a good time, and I'm sure that most of us have at least one barrier story to tell...
I can't tell you how excited I am to see so many first-timers out racing 'cross this year! The beginner women's fields are growing by leaps and bounds.
Heal those shins, and get back out there. We can't wait to read the NEXT race report!
SheFly