What is an Ironman Triathlon? How does faith come into play? Growing up in northern Minnesota, Lisa was active in dance, gymnastics, and downhill skiing. As she grew up and out, she began to discover the joy of running, and later, triathlon. Lisa began to crave the amazing feeling of being able to do hard things, so she continually searched for bigger challenges. Once deciding she would complete first an ultra-marathon, and then a full-distance Ironman triathlon, she began battling issues with her health and body. Her strong faith helped her to persevere until the end, when she was finally able to live her dream of completing an Ironman.