Although she had never done a duathlon, let alone an off-road duathlon… as a two-time IronKids Triathlon National Champion (like Lance), and two-time USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Champion, an off-road duathlon was not too much of a stretch for her.

With temperatures at the start in the low-fifties and strong winds and rain making the rocky trails slick and dangerous, many of the competitors opted out of the race, but she was undaunted and donned her thermal gear and soldiered on to become the youngest-ever woman to finish the event.