Rebecca Rusch first raced La Ruta de los Conquistadores in 2006.  She's back for her second attempt at the race.

The three-time 24-hour solo world champion has raced several endurance events this season including the Trans-Sylvania, Trans Andes, Tour de la Patagonia, Red Centre Enduro and the Leadville 100, which she won while also setting a women's course record.

The 42-year-old Rusch lives in Ketchum, Idaho.

Follow her daily race blog here.