Lisa Reichmann, profiled last week in Personal Best, competed in the Iron Girl Triathlon in Columbia, Md., on Aug. 24. She finished fifth out of 203 in her age group (30-34), second among first-time triathletes and 47th overall.

Reichmann said she enjoyed the race so much that she already signed up for the more difficult Make-A-Wish race at Bethany Beach, Del., on Sept. 20.