Registered for my first Half-Marathon

Today I registered for the Dutchess County Classic Half-Marathon. Looking at the 2006 results, it's clear that this half-marathon is quite competitive. Given that my farthest run was 8 miles, my preliminary goal is a.) to complete the half-marathon and b.) try to do it in less than 2:30'.

I'd like to get in a 10K before the half-marathon, hopefully I'll find one in the area in early September.