HITS Palm Springs - my first 1/2 ironman

Folks, it's official. I am now registered to participate in the HITS Palm Springs 1/2 Ironman on 1 December 2012. This is super exciting for me, as I have wanted to complete a half but have not been in shape for it. Initially, my goal for this year was to participate in Mountain Man in August, but I wasn't ready. After taking a look at my travel schedule in September and October, I decided today that I won't be fully prepared for SOMA in October. So I will run the 3rd leg of SOMA as part of a relay, and postpone my 1/2 Ironman debut until December. We are all booked into a gorgeous casita with a special paws program for Lola, and I am jazzed!