The Race Ramble: Women of Cowboy Tough 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Andrea Anderson sits down with Em Panietz, Sara Boyer, and Melissa Dupke-Bourgeois to talk about their incredible experience racing solo at Cowboy Tough, a grueling 50-hour adventure race.What does it take to navigate, trek, bike, paddle, and push through the mental and physical challenges of an expedition-style race—all on your own?Em Panietz took the challenge to another level, finishing as the 2nd overall winner! 🥈Hear the stories, strategies, struggles, and lessons from three incredible women who took on Cowboy Tough solo. 🎧Melissa is directing this race!  ↓ https://adventuregirlsracing.org/team/#AdventureRacing #CowboyTough #TeamThisABILITY #WomenInAdventureRacing  #WomeninAR #USARASupport the show