Lenz was not selected to compete at the 1980 World Championships, but she continued to compete and won the St. Ivel International in England in the fall of 1980. She then retired in 1981 due to injuries. She was coached by Evy and Mary Scotvold.[2]
Lenz has worked as a skating coach.[3] In August 2015, she won the silver medal at the inaugural World Figure Championships (losing the title on a tie-break).[2]