CONGRATS! I was thinking about all you guys Sat morning. DANG I bet that water was cold! But good on you for toughing it out! I think you should get extra *iron* points for that!
You will enjoy vineman. I used to live on the run course, and I voly'd every year at an aid station. It's a great race, and Russ the RD does a fabulous job!
I'll also be at NYCM this year, but not running for the first time in a long time. I've done it 4 times, but it's just too hard to train for a fall 'thon in Phoenix. My cousin is doing it though, so I'm going to be her cheering section. SO I'll be yours as well!
As for your choice of IM's, I vote CDA. I was going to do that one until they decided to hold one in my backyard. MOO is popular, but I have alot of friends who liked CDA better. But whatever you choose- make it YOUR choice! And ENJOY the ride!
Cheers!
Denise