My Race Results

Bio
Bernice Pierson is an ultra-endurance adventure racer and mountain bike racer. She has competed in sprint, 12 hour, 24 hour, 4 day stage, and 12 day expedition adventure races around the world. She is a 24 hour Co-ed Duo US National Mountain Bike Champion and finished sixth at the 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike World Championships. Bernice lived off the land in Alaska for 3 months as part of " The Alaska Experiment" television show that aired on the Discovery Channel. She also participated in the Global Extremes: Mt. Everest adventure that aired on the Outdoor Life Network. Bernice serves as the Beginner Liaison for the Southern California Adventure Racing Club and is a motivational speaker and writer.

2009
November; 5K Turkey Trot Run; Gruene, TX; 4th age group
October; 50 mile West Coast MTB Marathon Championship; Vail Lake, CA; 2nd pro female
September; 15 mile XC MTB Race; Irvine, CA
August; 15 mile XC MTB Race; Irvine, CA
June; Cal Multi Sport Adventure; 7.5K Kayak-15K MTB-6K Run; Vail Lake, CA
April; Emcee Renegade Racing Sprint AR; San Dimas, CA
March; Devil Dog Duathlon; 5K run-30K bike-5K run; Camp Pendleton, CA
March; Adventure Race Speaker; A16; Oceanside, CA
March; Adventure Race Speaker; RNR Bike Shop; Orange County, CA
January; 12 Hrs of Temecula; MTB; 4 girl team

2008
Nov; 12 hrs of Temecula; (DMS)
Sep 7; Sofia Hawkins Pierson born
Aug 21; SportEve Culver City speaker; (AR)
Aug 14; Adventure 16 Oceanside speaker; (AR)
Apr 30; Our Arctic Challenge, Host/Speaker; Newport Beach Film Festival
Apr 22-Jun; Alaska Experiment on Discovery Channel
Mar 20; MTB Diva Night Feature Speaker
Feb 16; Racers & Chasers XC; SoCal; (MTB)
Feb 9; Snowshoe the Bear, Big Bear, SoCal
Jan 12-14; Camp Lynda, Utah (MTB)

2007 Television Show

Sep 7-Dec 9 The Alaska Experiment- Survived the Wilderness!

ADVENTURE RACES
2007
March; Bimbache Adventure Race; 5 days; Spain
2006
February; Patagonia Expedition Race; 11.5 day expedition; Southern Chile; 3rd place
May; Cal Eco; 24 hours; Auburn, California; 1st place
July; Scout AR; 12 hours; Orange County, California; 2nd place
July; Arctic Team Challenge; 5 day stage; East Greenland; 7th place
2005
February; Extreme Adventure Hidalgo; 4 day stage race; Hidalgo, Mexico
June; Nuevo Leon Outdoor Challenge; 4 day stage race; Nuevo Leon, Mexico
July; Scout Adventure Challenge; 12 hours; Southern California; 13^th place
July; Big Blue Adventure Race; 24 hours; Santa Barbara, California; 4^th place
August; Explore California; 24 hours; Catalina Island, California; 4^th place
October; Ecomotion Expedition; 7 days; Rio Grande Do Sol; Brazil; 28^th place
2004
March; Extreme Adventure Hidalgo; 4 day stage race; Hidalgo, Mexico
March; West Coast Adventure Race; 12 hours; Southern California; 5^th place
April; Cal Eco 24 Hour Race; Lake San Antonio, California; 9^th place
May; West Coast Adventure Race; 12 hours; Southern California; 5^th place
May; Cal Eco 24 Hour Race; Fort Bragg, California
June; REI Desert 12 Hour Race; Anza Borego, California; 3^rd place
July; REI Ocean 12 Hour Race; Malibu, California; 3^rd place
July; Balance Bar 24 Hour Race; Beaver Creek, Colorado; 2^nd place Amateur
July; Cal Eco Finals 52 Hour Race; Santa Barbara, California
September; Subaru Primal Quest; 10 days; San Juan Islands, Washington; 40^th place
November; Balance Bar 24 Hour Race; Los Angeles, California; 5^th place Amateur
2003
February; Extreme Adventure Hidalgo; 4 day stage race; Hidalgo, Mexico
March; Cal Eco 24 Hour Race; Lake San Antonio, California
April; Cal Eco 24 Hour Race; Santa Barbara, California
May; Cal Eco 24 Hour Race; Fort Bragg, California
June; Cal Eco 36 Hour Race; Yosemite, California
July; Balance Bar 24 Hour Race; Beaver Creek, Colorado; 5^th place Amateur
2002
March; Cal Eco 24 Hour Race; Pacheco State Park, Gilroy, California
May; Cal Eco 24 Hour Race; Eagle Mountain, Lake Tahoe, California; 9^th place
June; Cal Eco 24 Hour Race; Kernville, California
July; Subaru Primal Quest Expedition; 10 days; Telluride, Colorado; 39^th place
September; REI Ocean Adventure Classic 12 Hour Race; Malibu, California
November; Balance Bar 24 Hour Race; Santa Monica, California
2001
May; Hi-Tec Adventure Race; 3-5 Hours; Los Angeles, California


MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES
2007

• Sep 1-2 World Solo 24 Hour Championships- 6th Elite Female
• July 28-29 - US Nationals MTB 24 Hour - 1st Mixed Duo
• June 16 - 12 Hrs of Temecula MTB - 1st Pro Co-ed 2 person
• June 9 - The Traverse - 3rd Pro/Expert Female
• May 26 - 12 Hrs of Weaverville - 1st Overall 2 Person
• Apr 28 - Adrenalin 8 Hour Solo - 3rd Solo Pro Female
• Apr 14 - Sea Otter Singlespeed XC - 4th Sport Women
• Mar 3 - Vision Quest - Finisher!!
• Feb 17 - Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo - 2nd Solo Pro Female
• Feb 10 - Southridge Winter Series XC MTB -
• Jan 20 - 12 Hours of Temecula MTB - 2nd Pro Co-ed 2 person
• Jan 13 - Southridge Winter Series XC MTB - 1st Sport Women

2006
April; Warriors XC Spring Classic, Orange County, CA; 2nd place
June; 24 Hours of OC, Orange County, CA; 1st place
October; 6 Hours of OC, Orange County, CA; 3rd place
November; Warriors XC Fall Classic, Orange County, CA; 3rd place
November; 12 Hours of Temecula, Temecula, CA; 2nd place Co-ed
2005
April; California State XC Series, Lake Castaic, CA; 1^st place
April; Sea Otter Classic Short Track, Monterrey, CA; 6^th place
April; Sea Otter Classic XC; Monterrey, CA; 11^th place
April; 24 Hours of Adrenalin; 3 person team; Idyllwild, CA; 1^st place
May; Snow Summit Amateur Cup XC Series; Big Bear, CA; 2^nd place
June; Jansport 12 Hours at the Summit; Big Bear, CA; 2^nd place
September; World Championships 24 Hours of Adrenalin; 3 person team; Whistler, BC, Canada; 1^st place
November; 6 Hours of Orange County; California; 1^st place

TRANSITIONS

In adventure racing, TRANSITION is defined as the location and time it takes the team to move from one discipline to another. Each minute is precious and it is ideal to have a smooth, fast transition. You should get in, change clothes and gear, eat, grab the essentials for the next leg and get out with no mistakes and no lost time. This is something that can be planned for ahead of time and organization and practice can perfect the transition into a "flowing discipline of grace."

In life, TRANSITION is defined as the movement, passage, or change from one state to another; such as the transition from life in the wilds of Alaska to life in the wilds of Orange County, California. Unfortunately for me, this has been anything but a "flowing discipline of grace." So many things happened and changed in my world during the three months I was away and it hit me like brick wall upon my return. Family, friends, work, racing, and training all succumbed to the never ending evolutionary state of life and it has been overwhelming. This is something that I did not plan for and practice ahead of time and I must admit that this TRANSITION is not flowing smoothly with no mistakes and no lost time.

However, the "race" of life goes on and I'm beginning to find the flow again. Some time on my bike, some time with family and friends, and some time reflecting on the wondrous serenity of Alaska (and the ability to return there if needed) reminds me that each minute is precious and I must learn and adapt to the world around me.

Unfortunately I am unable to write stories about our time in Alaska and I have no photos to share. The story, my photos and my journal will all be revealed in April on the Discovery Channel and their website. But you might check out the Discovery Channel on December 26. They are supposed to preview next year's shows and I'm not 100% sure, but there might be a preview of "The Alaska Experiment." Let me know if you see it as I will be traveling home to Texas on the 26th to spend some much needed time with my entire family and school friends. But if you can't wait until April to hear about it, let's do lunch or go for a ride and I will give you a preview! :)


Hugs and Happy Holidays!!

I'm Baaaaaaack!

And I'm trying so hard to adjust back to this fast paced city life after living in the peacefulness and beauty of Alaska. Greg and I had an amazing time living off the land in the extreme wilderness. For those of you who don't know.....
We were one of 4 groups chosen to be on this reality documentary television show that will air in April on the Discovery Channel. The show is called "The Alaska Experiment" and it will air 8- one hour long episodes in prime time (probably following "Deadliest Catch.")
I hope you get a chance to watch.

Now, gotta go find my biking legs again...