In 2003 Laycock was a medalist at the national rowing championships and took part in the all-British championships between the four states. As a representative of Cambridge , she started in cross-country skiing , cycling and orienteering competitions. She achieved her greatest sporting successes at the cross-country skiing and biathlon championships in 2008 in Ruhpolding and Obertilliach . With Alanda Scott , Claire Brooks and Anna Harris , she won the military patrol race title and came third in the team standings. She also won the team title in cross-country skiing alongside Scott, Harris and Brooks.