The Houston Running Zone

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

Community of running and the Saint Arnold Art Car 5K with Eric Lindberg

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0500

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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

9 months of 5K movement with Dr Alexia McClerkin

Wed, 18 May 2022 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Bringing big city race experiences to smaller cities with William Fermo and Mike Moss 3 Bros Running Co

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0600

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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

Oldest running 10K in Texas, Bayou City Classic (and 5K) with Joe and Hope Sellers

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0600

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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

Ultra fundraising with an ultra relay team with Isaac Fox

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0600

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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

Walker to YouTube ultra runner celebrity with Jeremy Fermo

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0600

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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

Ultra running mindset with an ultra tribe with Lisa Decker

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0600

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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

Running every single street in Houston with Brandin LeBlanc

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0600

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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

Running stroller victory laps and surviving cancer with Iram Leon

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0600

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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

1000+ days of streaking with Debbye Brown

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0600

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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

3 injury prevention tips with Amber Lowe

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Where in the World is Alex’s 5K with Kathy Mahon

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

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

Using athletic beers and run clubs to gear up for the Boston Marathon with Sylvia Morgese

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

How to upgrade your daily food choices for runners with Lisa Ferrara Focused Fit Nutrition

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Couch to 5K to Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador with Lillian Wanjagi

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

It’s all fun at the Beach Girl Triathlon, Du, Aquathon, and Relays with Tina Whiteford

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Repurposing finisher medals for kids beating cancer with Larry DeSpain and Bling for Bravery

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

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

For the Kids at Autism Speaks 8K, 5K and 1K with Chris Scott Novum Energy

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Run clubs for all paces and the 5th anniversary of Bakfish Run Club with Darcy Szecsy

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0500

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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 and the community who built it with Wade Morehead Executive Director

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Beginners to Elites at the Captain Kids Triathlon with Chris Sustala

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Successful training tips and inspiring race stories with Jeff Short, Ironman certified coach

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Worlds Largest Kids Tri for athletes of all levels - Typhoon Texas Kids Tri with Tony Sapp

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Miles for Mady 5K, running in honor of her daughter with Nikki Bowie

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

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

15th Annual Chelsey’s 5K Run for Kids benefiting the Snowdrop Foundation with Susan Leining

Thu, 27 May 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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June 19, 2021 8am

Santa Fe High School

5K family friendly

Live and silent auction

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

Runcation - Beach to Bay Relay Marathon, Corpus Christi with Doug McBee

Thu, 20 May 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

A Tribute to Life with The Santa Fe Ten Memorial Foundation 5K

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:49:42 -0500

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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 with Tracey Finch and Ainsley's Angels

Mon, 03 May 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Triathlons for all abilities with Ron Stitt, Sylvan Beach Tri, Du and Paratriathlon

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Leading and Inspiring athletes of all abilities with Sandy and Kayleigh Williamson

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Epic ultra running to inspire and make an impact with Lydia Rios

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

People of Memorial Park, stories from Houston’s favorite trail with Stacy Holden

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0500

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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

Running the Texas Independence Relay solo while raising money for the Snowdrop Foundation with Scott Tyner

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0600

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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.

Runcation - Zydeco Marathon, Half, 5K and 1 Mile with Patrick Hardy, Director of Marketing

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0600

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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

The positive cult addiction of trail running with Rob Goyen

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0600

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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

5K walker to a half marathon trail runner with Stephanie Reimondo

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600

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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 takes on The Texas Independence Relay with Traci Duck

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600

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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 2021 Texas Independence Relay with Jay Hilscher

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0600

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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

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

New spring races in 2021 with Tina Whiteford iTri Events

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0600

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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 tips with Lisa Ferrara Focused Fit Nutrition

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0600

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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

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Cross training, injury prevention, and fueling tips with Chase Williams

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0600

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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 Healthy Addiction of Running with Jeff Short

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0600

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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

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Texas 10 Series

Chevron Houston Marathon

Ironman 70.3 Lubbock

Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run

Santa Hustle Galveston

Galveston Marathon

Austin Marathon

Safety protocols in 2021, Texas 10 Series and The Woodlands Marathon with Willie Folwkes

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0600

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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 with Darcy Szecsy

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0600

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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

What is the Houston Area Road Runners Association with June Harris

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0600

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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