Chama Chili Ski Classic

I skied the 5K Classic ski race at the Chama Chili Ski Classic. I am not sure how serious of skiers there were that competed, but none the less it was a bit challenging given the elevation of the course (10,000 feet). My lungs have never hurt so bad...the limiting factor for not doing better was I couldn't get enough oxygen. It was a beautiful course. I surprised myself by finishing 15th out of 82 skiers, 6th overall for women, and 1st in my age group. It does not sound as impressive when you know that the five women that beat me were in the 50's age group.