Houston Running

One of the leading sources for the discussion of Houston-area (and Texas as well) road racing. Focus and attention will be given to Houston-area runners, specifically HARRA members, that compete in outside-of-the-area events as well as those who do interesting things that aren't captured in the various media outlets, such as Inside Texas Running, Runner Triathlete News and Roberta MacInnis' Running Notebook in the Houston Chronicle (all fine publications and columns but with limitations too).

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Location: Spring, Texas, United States

I'm a mid-to-the back of the pack runner who probably enjoys promoting runners more than I do running myself ... I've completed 21 marathons (with a 4:47:32 PR! in Austin) and 52 half marathons (with a 2:09:58 PR! in Oregon) since November 2003 ... I've done a marathon in 12 states, half marathon in 23 and an event in 30 states and one Canadian province ... I have a 13-year-old daughter, Waverly Nicole, who completed her first half marathon in January 2006, made only two B's each of the last two years, was the only sixth grader to sing a solo (Carrie Underwood's Don't Forget To Remember Me) in their choir program (adding Taylor Swift's Tim McGraw in '08) and scored a 19 on the ACT in December 2007 as a seventh grader ... Waverly and I are members of the following clubs -- the Seven Hills Running Club, HARRA and The Woodlands Running Club ... I'm Marathon Maniac #308 ... I edit HARRA's Footprints in Inside Texas Running and write a column for Runner Triathlete News called, "Talking the Talk" ... I'm also the running columnist for the Courier of Montgomery County ... I'm a three-time winner of TAPPS' Sportswriter of the Year Award as well as TABC's Golden Hoops Award.

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Houston Marathon Kick-Off Party September 12th

(I'm posting the Houston Marathon e-mail newsletter for everyone's benefit)

Greetings from the Houston Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. The following newsletter will provide you with valuable information as we continue the drive to our January 15, 2006 event:

Kick-off Party:
Our annual Kick-off Party will be held on Monday, September 12, from 5 – 7 pm at Memorial Park, Picnic Loop. Celebrate and socialize with thousands of other runners while enjoying free refreshments, food and music. Registration will also be available for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K, as well as the three races associated with the Houston Marathon Warm-Up Series.

Houston Marathon Warm-Up Series:
With distances of 20K, 25K, and 30K, each race in the Houston Marathon Warm-Up Series is now among the three largest nationwide in participation at that distance.
For additional information, visit Houston Marathon Warm-Up Series:
http://www.houstonmarathon.com.
By registering early, you will be guaranteed entry into the 2006 race. You will also enjoy a discounted entry fee and have your name printed on your race bib.

Race Limit:
The Houston Marathon and Half Marathon have experienced tremendous growth in participants, popularity and national recognition in recent years. Indeed, both the Houston Marathon and Houston Half Marathon are the largest races of their kind in Texas. In an effort to continue making both races a pleasurable experience for all, the total number of participants will be limited to 15,000; once reached, both races will close. To ensure guaranteed entry into the 2006 Houston Marathon and Half Marathon, register today at http://www.houstonmarathon.com.

Host Hotel:
Avoid race morning parking and downtown construction issues by staying at our host hotel, The Hilton Americas. The hotel is connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center (location for Expo, packet pickup and late registration) and located just 100 feet from the start/finish line. $129 per room/night and late checkout on race day. Reserve your room online at http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/private_groups/houcvhh_hpm/index.jhtml

Pasta Party:
Held on Saturday, January 14 and limited to 1000 people, the Pasta Party will be held at our host hotel - the Hilton Americas. Tickets are available for $15 and can be purchased with registration or through our website at http://www.houstonmarathon.com/exec/houston/pastaparty.cfm?publicationID=290.

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