Just 5 Feet from Failure
Getting so much attention was very humbling for Cudd, as she told ABC. However, her impact was truly inspiring that day. She said herself that even though she was just 5 feet from failure, with support from her colleagues, she was able to overcome it.
Below the Surface
In an interview with Fox News in 2015, Cudd shared what went through her head that day. She said that in addition to her colleagues’ support, she thought about her friends and husband cheering her on and going home to see them after she was done. This all helped push her forward to finish.