Hey, you (and the OP) should join my team (http://surrealestate.livejournal.com/517402.html) for the race! You can join even if you've already registered.

But argh, I am kind of annoyed at the course change as I'd just gotten myself psyched to do the course as-was: killer hill on Central St and all. So now I need to completely change my mental thing.

Also, OP? If you're training every day, you're clearly not a n00b, so don't worry about it. :)