The Houston Running Zone: Recent Episodes
Keith Schreiter
The ultimate podcast for runners in the Houston area, featuring the everyday runners who inspire us, clubs, gear, races and runcations. Houston “We’ve got the runs!”
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Champions Running Association
Cheering leads to motivation
Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
Instagram grumblin_baldhtx
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Coach to 5K app
Instagram jonathan_therunningloco
Running Alliance Sport Ambassador
Texas Bridge Series
Urban Locos Runners
Balancing family and running
Pacing
Discount codes for Texas Bridge Series
KM24JW05 Kemah
GA24JW05 Galveston
LP24JW10 La Porte
TBS24JW10 Series
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Instagram gokurunner
3 Bros Running Company instagram
YouTube
Seabrook Marathon, Texas Bridge Series
Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
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Instagram ddannugchiro
Started Champions Running Association
Groups for 5K, 10K, Half and Full
Community first running second
Injury prevention
Family, life, work, run balance
Socials for engagement
Texas Independence Relay
Big Sur
Half Baked Goodness
Text us interview suggestions
Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
Instagram yanceytheking
ZFT Run Club Houston
Running boom during lockdown
Magic of running clubs
Creating fomo, community and connections
Runcations
Peace Runners 773
The only difference is the choice to do it
Star Pizza
Text us interview suggestions
Instagram handle neccancerbuilt
Battling stage 4 Neuroendocrine Carcinoma cancer since 2018
Exercise is a great distraction
Brazos Bend 50K
Trail Racing Over Texas
From a mile, to a half marathon bucket list, to becoming an with Aramco Houston Half
Instagram amyleecreel
Aramco Houston Half Ambassador
Running saved my life
Group runs as a group
Northside Running and Tri
Island Girl Tri
The Giant Fish & Jonah: A Bible story from a unique perspective
What do you have to prove
Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
Instagram captlouruns
Boston Marathon
Balancing a crazy schedule
Cross training
Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
Instagram handle caseythemotherrunner
From the gym to the treadmill to marathons
Father used to run the Tenneco Houston Marathon
Project repat
Pacing Houston at 3:30
Houston Striders
Houston Half Marathon
Beast Pacing
Trail Racing Over Texas
Habanero 50K
Brazos Bend 50 miler
Galveston Marathon
The Woodlands Marathon
There is good in every day
Chevron Houston Marathon Run For a Reason
Raised over $35 million to local charities since 1995
Sole Loved
The Faris Foundation
Houston Area Parkinson Society
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Runner to handcyclist
Boston Marathon winner
Houston marathon winner
Website
As a kid doctors said not to participate in sports
Car accident in 2006, 20 leg surgeries
Overcoming victim mentality
Stubbornness works
Work with you body not against it
Achilles Houston
Team Catapult
Qualified for boston
Hiring a dietician
Hiring a coach
Race Across the West
Over 900 miles
Oceanside, CA to Durango, CO
Two person team, injured partner, did it solo
10th anniversary of Athletes with Disabilities program Chevron Houston Marathon
Houston
Instagram handle j_runs__
Doctor suggested him to change his lifestyle
Changing habits
Went vegan and now a flexitarian
Getting consistent and motivated
Healthy and convenient
Giving back to the community
2nd year as a Aramco Houston Half Marathon Ambassador
Toughest 10K Kemah
Convention Center Chevron Houston Marathon events
Mexico City Half Marathon
Run clubs
Yoga
Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
Instagram handle sarahalfaro
New pandemic runner
For mental health
Aramco Half Marathon defer to running the full
Runners High
Houston Half
Running three marathons in one year
Chicago Marathon
Effort to make time to exercise
Dedication with a support system
Berlin Marathon
Elevate your running to elevate your life with Sarah Manderscheid Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador podcast episode
Latinas Run Houston
Freak Run Club
Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
Instagram handle run_salutation_
Coming up on her 10 year legacy status
Finding the pacer
20 years of yoga
San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon
The Woodlands Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon
Latinas Run Houston Ambassador
Checking out run clubs
Champions Running Association
Runners and walkers
Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
Instagram alder.run
Freaks run club
Join a running club
Team Catapult
Scheduling running around other commitments
Mental health
Feeding your mind on a run with podcasts
Crowd support at the race
Instagram handle roro.runs
2024 Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
2023 marathon is about the experience, not just the goal
Get to the finish line and enjoy the race
Inspiring at least one person to start running and have fun
Latinas Run Houston
Katy Area Running Club
Runners High
Champions Running Association
Scheduling in running a week in advance
Inspiration from family members
20 half and 2 full marathons
Signing up for a full if shes breaks a 2:30 half
Setbacks in running
Posting on instagram for help
Making friends on social media
2021 virtual Triple Challenge Houston Marathon
Setting a 2024 marathon goal
Houston Half
The Woodlands Half
Pearland Half
Vintage Park Half
Katy Half
Aramco Houston Half
San Francisco Half
What makes the Houston Marathon race weekend special
Takeover Tuesday
Ask for help
Your competition is yourself
2022 Aramco Half Marathon experience
Brooks Running
Hazkhett on Instagram
5K to a Chevron Houston Marathon in one year
Mental health, fun and swag
ZFT Run Club
Walkers, couch to 5K, to runners, super inclusive
No runner left behind
Breaking through the walls in running
Headphones in running
Journey to Houston
Run Houston Minute Maid
Rodeo Run
Making time to run
It’s about the support
Latinas Run Houston
Find yourself a running group
Just go for a run, don’t think too hard about it
Trail Racing Over Texas
The Cowtown Marathon and ultra
Previous podcast episode
Ultra running mindset with an ultra tribe with Lisa Decker
50K all the way to 100 milers
DNF and not quitting
Start to finish
Enjoy watching finishers
Here for fun
Snowdrop Ultra 55 hour race and relay
Instagram handle ldkr5808
Tiktok account
Trail Racing Over Texas
Race credits from volunteering
Jackalope Jam 6 hours to 100 hours
Cold conditions motivate and create a good story
Accountability with friends
Memorial Park
Encouraging all paces
Meg Eckert
Go out and try something new
Barkley Marathons
grace_salsarunner instagram
Bayou City Classic registration
Discount code Grace $8 off
BCC Instagram page
Started running in 2014
Fleet Feet Sugarland thursday night runs
2 miles to a half marathon
Half marathon training program
Ran in her moms honor
Kia Fort Bend USA Fit Half Marathon
Aramco Half Marathon
Lululemon 10K
Pacing don’t leave anyone behind
Chicago Marathon
Bayou City Classic powered by Lululemon
Saucony
Star Pizza
Founder of the Harmonie Grace Foundation
Black Men Run
Walking to release stress and meeting others in the same situation
Starting with one mile at a time
Harmonie Grace annual 5K
Getting from 3 miles to 9 miles
No person left behind
Scheduling runs around a changing work schedule
Latinas Run Houston
Lululemon 5K/10K
Running community
People of Memorial Park
London Marathon
Previous episodes
Walker to YouTube ultra runner celebrity with Jeremy Fermo
Bringing big city experience to smaller cities with William Fermo 3 Bros Running Co
3 Bros Running YouTube channel
Facebook page
TikTok
From runners to race directors
All the lead up to race day
Surprise expenses
Barrides and police expenses
Shirts and medals
How many runners do you need to break even
Bring big city race experiences to small towns
Shannon Race 5K and 10K
Big Pumpkin Race 5K and Kids K
Working on a Half Marathon
Economic impact of a race
Salina Crossroads Marathon
Race consulting
American Trail Association Conference
Trail Racing Over Texas
The Running Event
Running USA
Chicago Marathon
New York City Marathon
Carbon plate shoes
Sustainability
Diversity in racing
Younger demographic
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Face behind the brand
Video vs static posts
Engaging the audience
Short form to attract, long form to tell the story
Booze Dust
How Filipino are you
LindenXTwo Coffee
3 Bros shirts and hats for sale
Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
Blog 5 things I learned about nutrition while recovering from an eating disorder
1 Your body can not run on empty
2 Carbs are not to be feared
3 Post run nutrition is essential
4 Hydration is key
5 All foods fit
Tipping point to make a change
Warning signs
Instagram handle
Silo District Marathon
Chevron Houston Marathon
What makes it special
70.3 Ironman Waco
Shalane Flanigan
Boston Marathon
First ran Aramco Half Marathon in 2020
2nd year as a Chevron Houston Ambassador to promote and have fun
Running community
Chicago Marathon
Marathon weekend fun
Corporate job to run coach
2019 quit to find something fulfilling
Running camp to give her ideas
Certified running coach
Love helping people feel confident
Seeing their hard work pay off
Elevate Your Running podcast
Sara Instagram
Working on something that you love
Running affects other parts of your life
Coaching is for everyone
Start with run walking
Boston qualifier
Ultra runners
Requirements
Committed
Work hard
Show up
Have fun
Don’t set yourself up for failure
Meet yourself where you’re at
What can you make time for
None of us have time
Stick with the same schedule
Austin Myers partner in podcast
Looking for community and training
Elevated moments
Share a moment or win for the week
Can be something that didn’t go well but you learned from it
Celebrate your wins
Focus on what’s working
Momentum building
More confidence
Common obstacles to overcome
We get in our head
Lean in to what you know
Believe in yourself
Benefits of easy running
Sara Hall
Abbott World Marathon Majors
Alex’s 5K and Kids K
November 5th
McGregor park
12th anniversary
Saint Arnold
Real food
Kids program and 1K
Susan Cita super volunteer
$180,000 raised
Autism Speaks Houston
Avondale House
Westview School
Previous episode
Awards
Cash for overall winners
Age group awards hand painted tiles
Register here
Autism Speaks Kids K, 5K, 8K
November 13th
Sugarland Town Center
Previous episode
Kids activities
Local breweries
Register here
Be as inclusive as possible
Be more empathetic
Be self reflective about our biases
Small acts of kindness
Be kind
Reward for participating in both races
Details coming soon
Making time to run as a mom
Staying motivated over the pandemic
Kung Fu Running Club with FFP Running Clubs
New runners come on out
Latinas Run
Lululemon 10K tour
El Tiempo meat market for authentic tacos
Team Catapult
Running without a stroller for personal time
Alter Ego Running
Nuun Hydration ambassador
Houston Marathon Training Kick Off Party
2023 Chevron Houston Marathon takeovers, January 3rd
Runner safety tip
Wear a light at night
Follow Glenda on Instagram
Runners of Hou podcast
The Running Grind podcast
Chevron Houston Marathon ambassador
Making time to run around family time
Treadmill running
Stress reliever
Instagram handle vgoebruns
6 month training for Chevron Houston Marathon
Starts with 3 miles
6th year running the marathon
First marathon memories
Takeover tuesday on Instagram
Fun along the course
Champions Running Association
Houston Harriers
Burnout
Hiring a coach
Run in numbers for safety
Private on Strava
Aftershokz
Over 1500 races
Including over 150 marathons and ultras
President of the Road Runners Clubs of America, RRCA
Featured speaker at the HARRA summer banquet
Dolphin South End Runners
RRCA State Rep 199-2004
RRCA Outstanding RRCA State Rep of the Year 2001 and 2009
RRCA Western Region Director 2015
RRCA VP 2018
RRCA President 2020 and 2022
All about the RRCA
Insurance
Coaching certification
Race director certification
Club resources
Kids run the nation grants
Runner friendly community (including Houston)
June Harris with HARRA
Deena Kastor
Mammoth Track Club
RRCA Convention March 2023
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Run the Sun 8K
Swim from Alcatraz
Bay Area Running Club BARC
Safety tips
Creating diversity
Start small
Inclusion with Ainsley’s Angels
Marine Corps Marathon
Napa Valley Marathon
Boston Marathon
New York Marathon
Big Sur Marathon
Chicago Marathon
Huntsville Marathon
Anchorage RunFest
On Your Left Marketing and Events
Started events in Fort Worth
After run beers 13 years ago
Sponsorship activation with Rahr and Sons
Oktoberfest 5K
Saint Arnold Santo de Mayo 5K 2014
Community vs running alone
Social runs in between races
Flying Saucer and Saint Arnold
Supply chain issues
Working on new formulas to make it work
Started running in 2000
Qualified for Boston
100 miles a month
Saint Arnold Art Car 5K April 2, 2023
Creating an awesome race experience
Band above the start line
Beer Garden
Party stage
Featuring different cars each year
Launching Art Car week
Food included
Beer included
Pint Glass
Medals in a series
5 years and rebrand
Looking to add a 10K for the 10th year
Fundraised over $125,000 for the Greater Northside Management District
Support the small community races in between the big races
Volunteer when possible
Support your local running clubs
Wanting to do a 5K every month while pregnant
While in nursing school
Not just about running
It’s not just a hobby it’s a movement
Hosts 5K Mamas Fun Run to raise funds every Mother’s Day
Turned into over 20 races, 10Ks, triathlons, half marathons
Benefits of working out during pregnancy
Quarterly workshops for overall health
Instagram handle 9monthsof5K
Run Live a Dive Half Marathon
Aramco Half Marathon
Princess Half Marathon
Niagara Falls Half Marathon
Shout out to Snowdrop Ultra 55 race
Chevron Houston Marathon interview
3 Bros Running Co YouTube
Houston Marathon pacing
Never say anything negative
Found a need for races in the golden triangle area
If not who and when
First race Orange, Texas May 14th
Shannon’s Run 5K/10K
Rock concert t-shirt
Iram Leon episode
What make a great race
Supporting local business
Using ORARC Signs, Trophies and Engraving “Helping Our Special Needs Clients Help Themselves” for overall awards
Beaumont Enterprise article
What to have and not have at a race
Bayou City Classic 10K and 5K
Saturday March 5th
10K and 5K distances
45th running of the 10K
New - Finishers Medal for 10K and 5K
Getting feedback from the runners
Served on the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA), Bayou City Road Runners (BCRR) and Houston Striders boards
After party
Saint Arnold beer
Coffee cake, tacos, Dave's Killer bread bars, chips, cookies, crackers, all prepackaged
Houston Dynamo kick booth
Blues Brothers band
Centipede awards
Costume awards
Route
Starts at City Hall and safely uses Allen Parkway
Raising over $610,000 to the Houston Parks Department
All volunteer organization
Giving back to the community
Road Runners Club of America RRCA
10K State Championship
High quality tech shirt at packet pickup
First weekend of March, no spring break conflicts
Volunteers needed by post race area
Snowdrop Ultra 55 Hour Race and Relay
Captained top relay team for miles and fundraising
Couch to Half Marathon in 4 weeks
To help lose weight
Running friends peer pressure
Charity miles 300 miles in a month
25 miles Cactus Rose relay team
Bandara 50K first ultra
Rocky 50 miler
Snowdrop Ultra 100 miles solo
Focused on fundraising
Increase donation if he ran over 100
Increase donation if he ran over 150
Smarter to relay to increase donations
Not just a relay team, wanting to be the first place fundraising team
Commiting relay team members to raising $1000 per person
Some exceed, some won
Creative fundraising ideas
Pick the party dress to run at New Year’s Eve
Karen started, then Charlie was included to run in the dress
PR half marathon incentive to increase donation
Overcoming issues and still making it happen
Cypress Running Club
Cypress Wolf Pack
Pushing his team to help the race pass the $100,000 mark
Team member John
Snowdrop Foundation mission
Inspiration “Dear Chelsey”
Donates his solo buckles to his top donor
Matching gifts from employers
Started 2009 as a walker
Founded Golden Triangle Strutters
Wanting an all-inclusive running club of all paces
Angie’s Half Marathon
2013 started the Goku Runner YouTube channel
360 camera
2020 Chevron Houston Marathon video clip (24:13 cameo appearance)
Marathon food TikTok video (2.6 million views)
You don’t have to be the typical runner's body or speed to be a runner
Anyone can be a runner
Now an ultra runner
Trail Racing Over Texas
Unique swag
Co founded a new running company
3 Bros Running Company
Youtube channel
Bringing big city races to small towns
First race in Orange, Texas
Wanting everyone to have fun
Full race experience
Music
Swag
Warm up
Chip timing
Start line
Announcing
Cheer stations
Lisa Decker on Instagram
50K, 100K, 50 milers and 100 mile runs
Making time to train
Coaching around work schedules
Tommy Gulch
Houston Area Trail Runners
Trail Racing Over Texas
Community makes the races
The positive cult addiction of trail running with Rob Goyen podcast episode
Snowdrop Ultra 55 Hour Race and Relay
Fireball
Mindset around the back of the pack
You don’t have to run the entire race
Just start and walk
Continue to increase
Find a long cutoff time or longer distance with a long cutoff
Take your time and have fun
Jeremy Hanson
Blaze Trails
Christina Labay
Torchy’s Tacos Secret Menu
Saint Arnold Juicy IPA
Triple Crown of 200s
Courtney Dauwalter
everysinglestreethouston on Instagram
Running every street in Houston
Heatmap with Strava
CityStrides
2800+ streets currently 21%
13,216 streets in Houston
Cowtown Ultra
Chevron Houston Marathon
Team Catapult
FFP Running Clubs
CityCentre Running Club
Freaks Run Club
Houston Area Road Runners Association HARRA
Running community and clubs are the real sponsors
Brooks Running Ghost
Barbecue Inn
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Goodson’s Cafe
Thanks for the introduction Lillian
Featured on ESPN, Runner’s World, Today Show, NBC nightly news, Wall Street Journal, Houston Chronicle...
11 year brain cancer survivor
10 year survival rate is 12%
Training for his 2nd marathon, grand mal seizure
Decker Challenge Half Marathon
Austin Marathon qualified for Boston
Running with the stroller to spend time with his 4 year old daughter
Winning The Gusher Marathon media coverage
30 races with the stroller within 3 years
ESPN E:60 video
Running all the stroller races again without the stroller
Final race La Porte Half Marathon
Original blog post running La Porte
Houston Chronicle article running La Porte
It’s all about health
Favorite race is always the next one
1050 days of streaking and still going
Run or walk an intentional mile every day
Freezing pivot, 4 miles inside the house
Injury pivot
Camp Gladiator
Distance PR 50K
Gordon Street Tavern run club every Monday
Bring a medal, they’ll buy you a beer
Dopey Challenge
Beneezy Purple Monkey Fun Run
Trail Racing Over Texas
Easy to keep going then it is to start over
Galveston Marathon virtual experience
Dingle Marathon
On the Run Clear Lake
Amber Lowe, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
1 - Overtraining
Time to recover and rest
10% rule of total weekly mileage
Perceived exertion
Don’t discount the easy runs
2 - Mobility and strength
Hip strength
The running man exercise on YouTube
3 - Sleep
7-9 hours
Rejuvenate and recover
Podcast recommendations
The Strength Running Podcast
JOSPT Insights
Instagram performativept
If-then statements
Running with the Bulls 5K
Bayou Bucket 5K/10K
Saturday November 6th
McGregor Park
Register today http://alex5k.com
Use the code “RUNS” for a $5 discount
To honor his memory and to raise money for autism charities
100% of the proceeds go to
Autism Speaks
Avondale House
The Westview School
$160,000 over the past 10 years
After race party
Beans and rice
Breakfast tacos
Saint Arnold beer
Kids activities
Power in Motion goal race with HARRA
Cash awards
5 year age group awards - artwork designed by students
RRCA Texas State 5K Championship awards
Wheelchair division
Finisher medal
Designed by April Murphy
Shirts with the logo
Where is the world is Alex’s 5K
6 continents
Running Clubs
HARRA
Bringing running to all communities
Bayou City Road Runners
Bay Area Running Club
10 Houston Marathons
19 Total Marathons
Warsaw Marathon
Medoc Marathon
Instagram athletic.syl
Ambassador of Athletic Brewing
Low calorie, crafted to remove gluten
Looking for healthier options while being social
Running clubs and events with Athletic Brewing
Houston Striders track and long runs
FFP running clubs
West End Running Club
Memorial Trail Running Club
Kung Fu Running Club
Second time running the Boston Marathon
2014 the year after the bombing
Ali on the Run podcast episode with Dave McGillivray
Houston Half Marathon
Chevron Houston Marathon
Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Pacing
Cloud 10 Heights
Nike running app
Kevin Hart
Previous podcast episode: Nutrition tips with Lisa Ferrara Focused Fit Nutrition (episode 7)
Focused Fit Nutrition website
Facebook page
Instagram
Small upgrades in nutrition
Make a better choice
Not seeking perfection, small things make changes
Creating balance
Room for some treats
Chips upgraded to nuts
How to portion out in advance
Measuring cup and baby food containers
Food scale
Sugar cravings go to dark chocolate 75-85%
Low sugar
Flavonols
Sodas, including chemical sweeteners, upgraded to tea and coffee
Hot or cold
Different flavors
7-10 teaspoons of sugar (soda) to 1 teaspoon of sugar is progress
Runners often need sugar and electrolytes
Protein choices
Replacing higher fat and processed to higher quality sources
Salmon
Albacore tuna
Grass fed grass finished steak
Vegan options
Tofu
Tempeh
Seitan
Quinoa
Beans
Supplementation of powders
Fermented foods
Minimally processed
Swapping or blending
Rice add some cauliflower
Pasta add spiralized zucchini
Potatoes add sweet potatoes
Not into veggies, try microgreens or sprouts
Nutrient dense
slowkenyanrunner on Instagram
Food and lifestyle choices made the decision to start running
You can run anywhere, convenience
To accommodate around her daughter’s schedule
Couch to 5K app
Thanksgiving 5K
Overcoming the mindset to start
Inspiring others to run
Cypress Running Club
Katy Area Running Club
Powerful to run with others
Social and training runs
Cypress Half Marathon
Club members give you a health push
Disciplined with a routine
Being addicted to racing
Helps the motivation to train
Running recreationally
Goals are personal
It’s free to run
California International Marathon
Racing with spectators
Chevron Houston Marathon
It gets harder before it gets easier
Logical first then emotional
Brooks Running
Eliud Kipchoge
Meb Keflezighi
Local Table
Lupe Tortilla
Beach Girl Triathlon
Saturday September 18, 2021
Moody Gardens
Super sprint tri
Super sprint relay
Aquathon
Duathlon
Swim in the shallow lazy river
Bike on Moody and secure roads
Run on the Moody property
For ages 10 and above
Handmade wood metals
Name of all athletes on the back of the shirt
After party
Mimosas, fruit, cake, beer etc
Volunteers receive a complimentary future races
Upcoming Bolivar Triathlon in October
Bling for Bravery
Snowdrop Foundation
Founded 2010
2012 Olympic Bronze
Addition Snowdrop podcast episodes
10 The Snowdrop Foundation takes on The Texas Independence Relay with Traci Duck
14 Running the Texas Independence Relay solo with raising money for the Snowdrop Foundation with Scott Tyner
22 15th Annual Chelsey’s 5K Run with Kids benefitting the Snowdrop Foundation with Susan Leining
How to donate your medals
Fleet Feet Houston locations
Texas Running Company
Run On
Good Times Running
Wild Pear Running
On the Run
Ready to Run Austin
Snowdrop Ultra 55
Larry has raised over $300,000 for the Snowdrop Foundation
Volunteer opportunities
Chevron Houston Marathon
Houston Astros badges and bases race
Ribbon boards
Team Gabi
In Flight running
Autism Speaks 8K, 5K and 1K presented by Novum Energy
Saturday September 18
Sugarland Town Square
Register today
Finisher medals puzzle piece theme
Long sleeve tech shirt
8K stands for 1 in 8 found on the spectrum
5K and 1K distance options
Family friendly after party
Rides for the kids
Games for the kids
Food and drinks
Community connections
Sugarland fire department ladder truck
Katy police department cruiser
Affordable pricing
Fundraising available
Plaques for overall, masters and 10 year age groups
Raising funds for Autism Speaks
Stays within the Texas local community
Research
Retreats
Local support groups
Family within the community
Volunteers needed
Any distance or pace
Training, accountability, and community
Bakfish Running Club
Addition Houston run club resources
Houston Area Road Runners Association
FFP Running Clubs
Pearwood Skate Center
Toughest 10K Galveston
Galveston Island Running Co
August 3rd, 5 year anniversary of the running club
Facebook event page
Brooks shoe demo
Raffle prizes
On the Run Clear Lake
Massage Heights
Club incentives
Shirt, singlet, mug, vinyl stickers, koozies
Free beer for showing off your race medal
Scoop craft creamery
50th Anniversary of the Chevron Houston Marathon
January 14-15, 2022 Houston Marathon Health and Fitness Expo presented by Houston Methodist
January 15, 2022 We are Houston 5K presented by Chevron and Aramco
January 16, 2022 Chevron Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Houston running community
A faster Aramco Half Marathon route
Economic impact of over $51 million per year
Run for a Reason charity program $32 million since the inception
65 official charities
Social positive impact of the running community
7000 volunteers
250,000 spectators
Largest single day sporting event in Houston
George R Brown convention center is the secret gem for the race
Inside pre and post race activities
½ mile from start, finish, run fest and hotels
Updates via social media
Facebook page
Instagram page
50 Miles for 50 Years Training Challenge
4th medal details
Brooks Running
New footwear and apparel sponsor
Houston Marathon Committee 150 members
Register today
Captain Kids Triathlon
September 12, 2021
Website
Facebook page
Hosted at Moody Gardens
For all paces
Affordable pricing
Beginners to the elite Captain’s Wave
Taking feedback to improve the race every year
Post race party for the family at the lazy river
Water park passes for the family
Unique overall and age group awards
Unique Finisher medal
NextGen Tri Club, League City https://nextgentriclub.com and other clubs in your local area
Course safety - never make a kid have to make a choice, taking away the pressure for athletes
100% finish rates in previous years
Ages
6-10 Mini Mates
11-14 Mates
Swim - Lazy river, safe start
Bike - all closed course
Run - Moody Gardens and Palm Beach - all closed course
Previous episode with Jeff - The Healthy Addiction of Running, episode #5
Scheduling in workouts with other family obligations
Creative planning
If you want it bad enough, you can absolutely make it work
Pearland Bicycles
Ironman 70.3 Lubbock
Jogging stroller
Bike trainer for safety
Logistics of out of town races
Ironman 70.3 World Championship
Sylvan Beach Tri
Qualifying for the Boston Marathon at The Woodlands Marathon
Chevron Houston Marathon 50th Anniversary
BCS Marathon
Shadow Creek Tri
Previous episode with Focus Fit Nutrition - Nutrition tips with Lisa Ferrara, episode #7
Planning food options
Make one healthier choice a day
Make it sustainable and realistic
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
Successful coaching stories
Route 66 Marathon and the center of the universe
Texas Marathon
Trinity River half marathon
Making new friends from the running community
September 18 and September 19, 2021
6-16 years old
Website https://www.typhoontexaskidstri.com
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/typhoontexaskidstri
All levels of athletes
Perfect for first timers to elites
First timer clinics and race preps
6 week race prep for next level athletes
Free ticket to the water park after the race
Shirt
Finisher medals - belt buckle
Race photos
Youth Multisport Financial Assistance Program https://mynegativesplit.com/financial-assistance/
Trees not Tees https://runsignup.com/Race/TyphoonTexasKidsTri/Page/trees-not-tees?rsus=100-200-93ca25d1-e805-4d3f-83c5-d64499002eae
Creating a more sustainable event
Safety is priority
Lazy river swim course
Roads closed for the bike
Sections closed for the run
Volunteer groups can earn donations https://www.typhoontexaskidstri.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/Katy/TyphoonTexasKidsTri
Benefiting The Refuge for SMST in Austin https://therefugedmst.org
July 31, 2021
8AM - 2PM
Walter Hall Park
5K or choose your distance
Family friendly
All paces
Registration and vendor info: https://www.facebook.com/events/297828431809585
Includes shirt and custom medal
Rob’s Mini Donuts https://www.facebook.com/robsminidonutstx
Kettle Corn of Texas
Outriggers Taco Truck https://www.facebook.com/outriggerstacotruck
Gulu Ice Cream https://www.facebook.com/GeluItalianIce/
Thibodeaux’s Bayou Roux https://www.facebook.com/TBRCaters
Lions and Tigers https://www.facebook.com/lionsandtigers
DJ
Madys Movement Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/768908303706198
Camp Gladiator https://campgladiator.com
Mr Sombrero https://www.mrsombrero.net
Additional great fundraisers, The Grumpy Goat Coffee https://www.facebook.com/thegrumpygoathouston
June 19, 2021 8am
Santa Fe High School
5K family friendly
Live and silent auction
Register today:
https://thedriven.net/event-registration/site.race_reg/eid/39625012379?&
All events: https://snowdropfoundation.org/impact/upcoming-events/
More information about the Snowdrop Foundation https://snowdropfoundation.org
Snowdrop Ultra 55 Hour Race and Relay https://www.facebook.com/SnowdropUltra55
Bling for Bravery https://www.facebook.com/blingforbravery
Big Love Cancer Care https://www.facebook.com/BigLoveCancerCare
45th Beach to Bay Relay Marathon
6 legs to complete the marathon distance
Medas and shirts
Pizza and beer - adult spring break (typically in May)
Finish line across the street from the bay beach
October 30, 2021
Most teams are about the fun (all paces)
Logistics on transportation
Host hotels close to the finish line
Facebook page
Megan Grove - Chair Faculty Associate
Robin Treat - Family Director
Marilyn Richardson - Volunteer
The Santa Fe Ten Memorial Foundation
2021 Run in Remembrance 5K, May 22
Volunteers needed, sponsoring students and general communication email sftenmemorialfoundation@gmail.com
The Memorial
Other upcoming events
Facebook page
Thank you founders
Giving everyone the opportunity to compete in an endurance event
Mission: In addition to ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley's Angels of America aims to build awareness about America's special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life. Serving as advocates to providing education and participating as active members in local communities, we believe everyone deserves to be included.
Ainsley’s Angels website
Tracey Finch - Southeast Texas Ambassador
Southeast Texas Ainsley's Angels Facebook group
Be a part of something bigger than you
Looking for riders
Plenty of chairs for riders
Walkers and runners
Riders always ride for free
Runners get discount codes
Run Houston Clear Lake May 30
All Run Houston events
Harris County races are back
Sylvan Beach tri, du and paratri
Going above and beyond for safety
Paratriathlon development series
Team Catapult
Bayou City Triathlon Series
Bayou City Triathlon Series Facebook page
Lago Mar - new lagoon splash and dash
Triathlons are for everyone, all sizes and all abilities
Cypress Tri is a great race for beginners and kids
Run Houston Race Series 10K, 5K and Kids K
Bayou City Half Marathon Series, Half Marathon, 5K, Kids K
Racers know what racers want, doesn’t skim on what racers want
Jeff Short
Lei medals for Sylvan Beach Tri
After party info, including awards ceremony
Vintage Park half, beautiful route, favorite race director race
BCS Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon
People love crowd support
Volunteers needed
First runner with down syndrome to finish the Austin Half Marathon in 2017
She runs to honor her grandmother
Her weight loss journey
Austin Marathon
Chicago Half Marathon
International Half Marathon
Los Angeles Half Marathon
Rid of graves disease, sleep apnea, pre-diabetes, with her health journey
It’s Cool to Be Me book
It’s Cool to Be Me on Facebook
Her no quitting attitude to overcome challenges
Run for the Water 10 miler
Dancing across the finish line
Central Market cheeseburger
Distance Challenge
Austin Runners Club
Instagram page
Weight watchers to help keep track
No artificial sweeteners, soda water or junk food
Kombucha
Self care is more than just moments in time
Farmers market veggie box Johnson’s Backyard
Training tips
Bee Gees - To Love Somebody
Crested Butte 5K
Iram, Elaine and Jennifer
Britney Spears and Lady Gaga
Circuit of the Americas
Bon Jovi
Goal is a half marathon in every state
Athens Marathon
Mama Mia
TIR for Chris fundraising link - no donation is too small or too big
Her motivation to raise money while running
Trot cast
Chevron Houston Marathon 2016
A wake up call that turned her life around
Something that scares me, something that people are terrified to do
Ronald McDonald House
Not being a victim, seek help, switched her thinking
Making time to run
Just sign up for a race and you’re committed
Brazos Bend 50 miler
Habanero 100K
Orion 100 miler
Trail Racing Over Texas
Getting her confidence and life back
Snowdrop Ultra 100
You haven’t really run, until you’ve run Snowdrop
Texas Independence Relay 2021 solo
You will change perspective if you focus on someone else
I want it
You have to be serious, but not so serious that it stresses you out
Give to the community
Everything is going to pass, it’s temporary
We learn by failing, falling down, getting up and rising high
Lisa Decker her amazing crew
Franklin Mountains 200
Fajita tacos
Triple crown 200
Switzerland
The inspiration behind the book
Everyone has a story
Traveling out of the way to get to the park
Something about being there that makes you run faster
Running creates relationships
Mary Davies
President George H.W. Bush
Stayve Thomas ‘Slim Thug’
Rodney Johnson
Crystal Hadnott
J. Nolan Renobato ‘the guy with the shirt’
Dan Black, New York City Marathon story
peopleofmemorialpark.com to order a signed copy
Her story with Type 1 diabetes
It’s about more than performance of the race, it’s about the lifestyle, the people, and being healthy
100 x 1 Mile world record relay with HARRA
On the Road to Independence, 185 miles for the 185th anniversary of Texas Independence
The reason he’s running for the Snowdrop Foundation
Running ultra marathons for a bigger cause, not for himself
His first Snowdrop Ultra 55 race and remembering the photos
His first marathon experience turned into a 50K
Delivering Hope 2019 story and the unspoken contingency plan (Podcast episode #10 "the Snowdrop Foundation takes on The Texas Independence Relay with Traci Duck“)
48 hour “Plan A” to run 185 miles
Click to donate, every donation helps
Snowdrop Foundation provides scholarships for college bound pediatric cancer patients and childhood cancer survivors while raising awareness and funding for continued research to cure childhood cancer.
Safety requirements and spacing
Zydeco theme
Scenic route
Distances for the whole family
March 13th and March 14th
Marathon, half, half relay, 5K and 1 mile
Make it a weekend runcation and visit Tabasco
Tourist info and hotels
Themed shirts and medals
After party modifications, epic food and adult beverage options
Volunteer options
Ainsley's Angels website
Charity options
Zydeco Marathon website
Zydeco Marathon facebook page
His weight loss journey
The start of the Houston Area Trail Runners
Building community in Memorial Park
Turning the passion into Trail Racing Over Texas
A bet that tricked his friend Jeremy Hanson into running a half marathon
Finding the green trail to discover trail running
The difficulty of hosting a race in covid
An all inclusive community
Flat, hilly, mountains, and everything in between
Facebook community group page
Volunteer incentives
Trail Racing Over Texas website
Gordon Street Running Club on Mondays
Everyday walkers to elites and everything in between with running clubs
Running clubs are about community
Show off a race medal, get a free beer
2020 didn’t cancel runcations
Trail Racing Over Texas Ambassador
Trail racing can range from flat to mountains
Brazos Bend trail races, flat and easy, December
Franklin Mountains, November
Spring and Fall virtual series
East to West, North to South, Texas virtual races
Shiner Half Marathon
Run Disney
Art Car 5K
Bakfish Running Club on Tuesdays
Camp Gladiator
christinasmom
The Snowdrop Foundation provides scholarships for college bound pediatric cancer patients and childhood cancer survivors while raising awareness and funding for continued research to cure childhood cancer.
Deliver Hope’s goal of $100,000 to raising $325,000 for pediatric cancer
Taking the kids names to the top of the world via the Dalton Highway in November 2019
From Delivering Hope to taking on The Texas Independence Relay (185 miles) solo via The Snowdrop Foundation
$18,500 goal for the 185th anniversary of Texas Independence of 185 miles
The inspiration that started The Snowdrop Foundation
Upcoming events
March 6 - Saloon Door Brewing
July 31 - Dreadmill till you Snowdrop
Snowdrop Foundation website
Snowdrop Foundation Facebook page
The Texas Independence Relay
The new 2021 race course ending at Blue Bell
Safety protocols
Flexible rules for team comfort
Snowdrop Foundation raising money with a solo runner
March 27-28, 2021
Register the start of your team by February 28, 2021
Maximum 12 runners
Cannon start line, new cannon :)
Swag - shirts, medals and socks
Pizza and ice cream at the finish
Rudy’s BBQ, Franklin’s BBQ and Brett's BBQ Shop
Texas Independence Relay website
Facebook page
Safety protocols for racing in 2021
Bolivar Mardi Gras 5K Fun Run
Saturday February 13, 2021
8am 5K start, 11am parade
Includes finisher medals, long sleeve shirt and safe after party
Make it a weekend with the family
Inexpensive house rentals
Splash and Dash Lake Longhorn
Saturday April 3, 2021
650M meter swim, 2 mile run
1500 meter swim, 4 mile run
Includes finishers medal, shirt and safe after party
Volunteers receive complimentary entry for another race
iTri Events Webpage
iTri Events Facebook page
Nutrition includes the other 23 hours a day you’re not running
Quick and easy veggie recipe options
Ideal protein amount and sources
Hydration needs during the day and while running
What to do and not do race morning
Running fueled or fasted
Common nutrition issues
Having plans not just meal plans
https://www.facebook.com/FocusedFitNutrition
https://focusedfitnutrition.com
How to stay injury free
Trick and strengthen your muscles at home
- Core exercises
- Body weight training
Weak glutes can cause knee injuries
Figure out your bucket and what you want
Nutrition hacks
Fueling your workouts
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053908695033392
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerChaseWilliams
Insta: @chaselynn252
The tipping point that changed Jeff’s life
The serenity of running
From third to last to third place
Finding the time to train
How medals spark memories
Focused Fit Nutrition
Just sign up for a race to commit
5K to an Ironman journey
Get a complimentary 2-week coaching plan
https://www.facebook.com/jeffshortironman
https://www.instagram.com/jeffshortironman/
Texas 10 Series
Chevron Houston Marathon
Ironman 70.3 Lubbock
Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run
Santa Hustle Galveston
Galveston Marathon
Austin Marathon
Keeping everyone safe protocols
- Packet pickup
- Masks
- Spaced starting line
- Hydration stations
- Finish line area
New logos and shirts
Finisher Medals made in the USA
Texas 10 Series
Bridgeland 10 Mile, 5 Mile, 5K and Kids Mile, January 10, 2021
College Station 10 Mile, 5 Mile, 5K and Kids Mile, January 31, 2012
Sienna Plantation 10 Mile, 5 Mile, 5K and Kids Mile, February 21, 2012
The Woodland Marathon schedule
February 27, 2021
5K and 2K
March 5, 2012
Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K
Bakfish Brewing Run Club
Every Tuesday starting at 5:30PM
Runners, walkers, strollers and dogs welcome
Check-in incentives: shirts, mugs, happy hour prices, recognition and much more
Make sure and check out the 'events' tab for special events including 'first Tuesday' giveaways
Additional running clubs: https://harra.org/running
Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) President June Harris
- Learn what HARRA does for the running community
- Finding local running clubs
- Being proactive to create an inclusive environment
- Getting the RRCA Runner Friendly Community designation (the largest city to receive the designation)
- Local race support
- Her 50th Marathon success story
- And much more
For more information about HARRA go to: https://harra.org