Himlan is a peak performer at law, road racing

  There’s something about growing up on the ocean that will never leave her … Many wonderful memories of a charmed beach life along the … [Read more...]

Waltman, Bare, Nite Moves team deliver as long-course triathlon champions

On a day when wacky weather patterns were tracking across America, the local beach scene was nothing short of Santa Barbara spectacular! Race … [Read more...]

Prelude to the SB Triathlon: ‘On your mark …’

It’s known as “tapering” in triathlon-speak. That final countdown of saving energy the last few days before a race. Taking life easy … chillin’ … [Read more...]

Prelude to the SB Triathlon: ‘The Concrete Casino’

Don’t get me wrong — I love, love, love my Goleta health club. IT’S GOT EVERYTHING. Tennis. Hoops. Two pools. Double Jacuzzis. hi-tech, … [Read more...]

Prelude to the SB Triathlon: New jock Romo ready to give it a ‘Tri’

Three years ago, he was in tough shape. Tipping the scales at 190, there was, by his count, 30 extra pounds on his 5-foot, 9-inch frame. Reality … [Read more...]

Prelude to SB Tri: Paredes brings out best in Moms in Motion

It’s challenging to find new, crisp descriptors for Ernesto Paredes — the ones not already taken, that is, like these… Community builder … … [Read more...]

WeissCrax: Young Ninjas star in local ‘promotion’

It coulda been a movie set!! Characters straight from ‘Central Casting’ … High up in the hills … amidst early morning clouds … on a grassy … [Read more...]

Runners storm the shore for 32nd annual Chuck’s Fun Run

Running with the tide has never been so much fun. At least, not since last year. The 32nd annual Chuck’s Beach Fun Run started early … [Read more...]