A little over a week ago, I participated in the Santa Barbara Long Course Triathlon. This race has a special place in my heart because it was the first “long” race that I did (in 2010), and I’ve done it every year since then. My goals for the race this…

On June 23, I had the privilege of crossing the finish line at Ironman Coeur d’Alene, and hearing Mike Reilly announce, “Christine Bare, you are an Ironman!” I will only have one “first Ironman” in my life, so this is my attempt to document and share m…

Over the weekend, my fiance and I traveled to Oceanside, CA to watch the start of RAAM (Race Across America). RAAM is a cycling race from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD. Riders compete in a variety of categories, including solo and teams. Greg’s PhD ad…

Yesterday, I did the longest workout of my life:3 x (120 minute bike + 70 minute run)Yes, you read that right… a total of 9.5 hours.A week and a half ago, I had a similar workout scheduled, but I had to stop after 2 sets due to a combination of issue…

One of the best feelings in the world is when everything comes together on race day and you have the performance of a lifetime.Unfortunately, that didn’t happen for me yesterday. But that’s OK. I’ve come to realize that not every race is going to be a …

Recently, I received a package of new race and workout apparel (thanks Champion System!) It only seemed fitting to document the occasion, so my boyfriend Greg and I headed into the San Luis Obispo countryside to take some photos!I am continually a…

A while ago, my friend Adrienne gave me some advice for completing my first Ironman,”Have a mantra, have a vision, have some $h!tty training days to balance out the good ones….those ones that you don’t want to do, you don’t want to finish, that you a…

June 23, 2013 will be my first full Ironman triathlon:2.4-mile swim112-mile bike26.2-mile runI’ve never biked more than 100 miles in one day.I’ve never run more than 20.It seems crazy to do all three back-to-back. Maybe it is. But I want to do it anywa…