Not too bad for my first time leading the 3:20 (1:40 1/2 marathon) pace group. The heat and the headwind finally caught up with me when I cramped up in the final 1/2 mile (hence being 18 seconds off of my target time of 3:20:00). As for that rule about not using anything new on race day, it is really more of a recomendation because I managed just fine running in new shoes, a new shirt, and a new skirt. I liked it better last year when it was a bit more overcast, though at least I was justified in bringing my sunglasses this time.