Chris Bagg

About

Chris Bagg has been an athlete his whole life, ever since he rode the outside of an escalator at the Boston Museum of Science at age five. Chris played soccer through college, standing in one place as a goalkeeper, and discovered upon moving to Washington D.C. that he had an aptitude for endurance, rather than ball sports. Since then he’s been a runner, a triathlete, a cyclist, and a cross-country skier, all at a high level. He raced professionally and semi-professionally as a triathlete and cyclists for 15 years, respectively, posting career results of 4th at Ironman Canada in 2011, 2nd at Challenge Penticton in 2014, 13th (and top American) at the great Challenge Roth in 2017, 12th at the ITU Long Distance World Championships in 2017, and 22nd at Unbound Gravel in 2019. He started coaching endurance sports in 2009, but with his background as a teacher, he’s been a coach for most of his life. He happily describes his job now as “A gym teacher for adults.”

As the co-founder of Campfire Endurance Coaching, Chris aims to provide all athletes, regardless of level or genetic gift, with the kind of training that professional athletes receive: consistent and thoughtful communication, programs tailored to their goals and lives, and a wide perspective that encompasses the athlete’s entire career. He believes that endurance sport, through its unique flavor of adversity, can make its adherents faster, happier, and healthier, and he wants that for all of you.

Coaching

Chris' fondest hope is that his athletes are not only faster under his tutelage, but happier and more complete human beings, as well. What you get from Chris is a consummate educator, someone who will listen deeply to your goals and race reports, and then work with you to achieve your goals. But the proof is in the pudding: he has guided athletes to age group and professional podia, and led several to shave over an hour off their half- and iron-distance times, in addition to achieving that "general happiness" that is central to his coaching philosophy. 

Racing career highlights:

22nd Place Dirty Kanza 2019
7th Place Los Cabos 70.3 2015
13th Place Challenge Roth 2015 (top American)
2nd Place Challenge Penticton 2014
8th Place Challenge Rancho Cordova 2014
6th Place Wildflower Long Course 2013
5th Place 70.3 Lake Stevens 2012
5th Place 70.3 Rhode Island 2012
4th Place Ironman Canada 2011
8th Place Ironman Canada 2010
Professional Triathlete since 2006
USA Cycling Category 2 Road Racer/Elite Cyclocross Racer

Residence:
Portland, Oregon

Certifications / Qualifications:
• USAT Level II Certified Triathlon Coach
• Swim Smooth Certified Coach
• CAPEC Movement Coach
• FRC Certified Movement Specialist
• Seven years teaching high school English, and coaching soccer

Sports Coached:
Triathlon
Swimming
Cycling
Running
Cyclo-Cross

Price:
$500 / Month