Pigman Half 8/19/2012

Gabe and I drove to Cedar Rapids, IA on Saturday since the race was on Sunday. The drive took longer then expected about 4.5 hours. We got to packet pick up right on time, and headed to the Econo Lodge (Osc with)! Dinner was good at Biagges I had a pork chop chop and potatoes and a beet salad, and dessert (bread pudding and a nutella cookie to go). All in all it was a good day before race day with no major stress. Race day went fairly smooth and I was able to get to the transition with plenty of time. I got to the race about 6am, with a 730am start time. Took us about 30min to get to the race site from the hotel. Swim went good, although it was hard to see the buoys very well. I also felt like was having a hard time keeping straight. Otherwise no major issues on the swim.I was trying to keep calm and focus on my stroke more, so I didn't really feel out of breath or nervous at all. Bike was really windy, and had some rolling hills too which made it tough. I was also having a hard time eating and had to urinate three times, which I've never ever done before. I was also feeling like I was pushing hard, but trying to save my legs for the run. My legs were feeling tired, especially the calves and hammies. Rolled into T2 though, feeling a bit excited to get off the bike. The run actually started off really well, but then I started to get tired. I would say around mile 7 or so I was in the pain cave. I was drinking a lot on the run, but really struggling. I had very little energy, and this is the second time I had felt this way (Chisago being the other time) this year. Was very glad to be done. 38:55 (1:51) T12:17 2:50:28 19.7 T21:28 1:47:42 8:14 Total Time 5:20:48 (10min worse then Chisago about a month before) 9th overall, only 3 elites competing this year. Next up Hyvee