And all of that comes despite a heart scare that left her fearing that she would perhaps never compete again.
A firefighter by trade, Dodd finished second at the World Triathlon Duathlon Championships in Spain a couple of weeks ago.
Her performance in the duathlon, in the 30-34 female age group category, was only bettered by home hero Raquel Fernandez, the Brit finishing a gruelling event in two hours, 24 minutes and 42 seconds.
Dodd said: “After winning European gold in 2023 (at the shorter sprint duathlon event in Venice), I suffered with heart issues.
“I finally got diagnosed with coronary artery spasms this February, so just getting to the start line for the Worlds in Spain was a huge achievement for me.
“I’d really like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has ever donated to the British Heart Foundation.
“That generosity has funded the research that led to my diagnosis, giving me the chance to train and compete to my heart’s content.”
That competitive spirit was perfectly displayed in Pontevedra the other week, with Haworth playing its part in helping her edge out Brazil’s Karen Foppa and claim second spot.
Lorna Dodd poses proudly on the podium in Pontevedra after finishing second behind Raquel Fernandez. (Image: Jackie Roach Photography)
Dodd said: “It’s the perfect place for me to train, because we’ve got everything on our doorstep.
“I can go out and do trail or hill running for hours on my own, or I can do all that on my bike.
“When it comes to flat racing, I don’t think I’m very good, but the duathlon in Spain played into my hands.
“The bike ride involved two six-mile climbs, which was where I dropped the Brazilian.
“I knew gold had gone as soon as Raquel passed me on the first run, but Karen and I were toing and froing for second place for quite some time.
“But I knew if I finished the bike ride in second, I had her, because I was clearly a bit stronger than her at running.
“My boyfriend was there cheering me on and on the second run, I asked him how far behind Karen was.
“He said she was 50 seconds adrift, so I knew silver was mine and I could enjoy the rest of the race, which was a nice feeling.”
But sadly, Dodd is unlikely to be going one better at the Worlds in 2026, explaining: “Coming second in Spain has automatically qualified me for next year’s event.
“But that’s in Abu Dhabi, so in my head I’m not going, because it’s so far away and I can’t afford it.
“My boyfriend and I have got a house to renovate, so without getting some serious sponsorship, I just cannot do that.
“The entry fees, the accommodation, the kits, everything is funded by me and it all just adds up.”