The Arrowhead 135, a cycling, running, and skiing race, has been taking place for 16 years in the deep north woods of Minnesota. The perfect test of endurance, temperature limits, and strategy. I had the opportunity to interview Sveta Vold. A Minnesotan, originally hailing from Belarus, she’s a speed demon, loves the winter, and is a 4-time finisher of the Arrowhead 135. She completed one Arrowhead 135 just seven weeks after the birth of her youngest daughter. She pumped during the race to feed her kiddo. (You know, no big deal.) Read on to learn more about this super mom and endurance racer.
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