Today was one of the most exhilarating and exciting experiences in my athletic life.  To put things in perspective, I have participated in skiing at high levels my whole life.  I was on two Cross Country World Junior Teams, skied in college, was on the US Ski Team for 4 years, was on the 1992 US Olympic Team, was on the US Biathlon team for 4 years, won national championships, and also have won American Marathon Series marathon events.  I have had a fulfilling ski career.  Today was at least as rich an athletic experience (and achievement) as I have ever had.