Kathy Roche-Wallace started competing in triathlons after her fifth child was born, with the ultimate goal of competing an Ironman® distance event. Since then, she's been to Hawaii four times and has been a top age-group winner. In addition to other similar distance triathlon wins, Kathy has competed in duathlons, mountain bike races, adventure races and ultra-distance running events.

Now, her focus is on the "ultra" triathlon and was the first U.S. woman to complete the grueling triple "Iron Distance" triathlon in regulation time (2003 - 2005) on American soil.

The 10 x 10 Ultra Iron Distance Triathlon format was her own creation and will be the first ever attempt at an event of its type.