National Senior Games 20k 2025

This was my first time competing in the National Games and first time in Des Moines, Iowa. It was spicy to say the least. There was a very challenging hill climb that I affectionately call the Wall. The Wall broke up the peloton that left a bunch of us chasing. Came in 53 out of 198 men and 23rd in my age category. Would have placed a little better but I thought the finish was closer than it was:( Way to go Ken (24th in age category) and Shannon. Ken led the peloton up the Wall the second lap and Shannon got top 8 in his age category! Also, kudos to Nick, another Californian, who captured 3rd in his age category.