Andrea returns to the Barkley Fall Classic with the quest to become the race’s first three-time winner. Despite only ten days of recovery following her 310 mile Superior Hiking Trail Fastest Known Time, she put together a solid race, finishing just three minutes off the overall podium.

Andrea shares how her Barkley Fall Classic race mantra, “Only good turns” ironically turned her race around when battling a low spot.

Andrea recaps her historic women’s win and overall podium at the Barkley Fall Classic in the first of two race reports.