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24 hour cycling challenge

24 Cycling Challenge recap

Another year, another lesson.

First, thank you to everyone who donated to support the Hero’s Foundation and the fight against cancer. We came up just short of our $7,500 goal—about $750 to go. I’ll leave the fundraising page open@ for one more week in hopes we can cross the finish line together.

I also want to thank two incredible friends, Damian Garrison and Robby Zoderer, who were there to lend a shoulder when I needed it most. Your support meant more than you know.

To my family—Sherry, Sam, Joe, Charlie, Teagan, Piper, Elio, Chase, Luca, Margo, and Baby Fazzini arriving September 26—you are the fuel that keeps my fire burning.

My race report is short for now because I believe we learn by doing.

Hours 1–12: Everything went according to plan. It was hot—around 90 degrees—but I’ve always responded well to the heat. My nutrition stayed on track with water and sea salt in my bottles, and yes… SPF 50 sunscreen did its job.

Hours 13–24: That’s when things changed. The wheels became unsteady again. I remembered something Josh DeJong once told me: “You out-rode your fitness level for the event.” Looking back, he was right. Taking in calories became increasingly difficult, and even the sea salt that had worked so well early on no longer tasted good or seemed effective.

When it was over, my Garmin showed 205 miles. My goal was 300. I finished 7th overall.

Did I accomplish everything I set out to do? No.

Did I learn? Absolutely.

Every race teaches us something. Every setback reveals another opportunity to grow. We race. We train. We practice discipline. We remain consistent. And then we come back stronger.

Most importantly, I thank God for giving me the strength, the health, and the opportunity to do what I love. Every mile is a blessing, and every challenge is another chance to grow.

The journey continues

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24 hour cycling challenge