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).

About Me

Name:
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.

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Memorial Park Trail Building, Saturday, March 18th

Whether you're racing Saturday, March 18th in the greater Houston area or not, Peter Tyler, the Executive Director of the Memorial Park Conservancy, can use your help!

For what you ask? Trail building in Memorial Park!

"We hope you've already marked your calendars and made plans to join us in Houston's Memorial Park," said Tyler. "We're expecting a great turn out and look forward to seeing you there!"

What: Trail Building in Memorial Park. A new 1.5 mile crushed granite trail for park visitors.
When: Saturday, March 18th from 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Where: Infantry Woods Trail in Memorial Park, across Memorial Loop West from the Lieberman Trail (our main running trail)

"We will meet at Memorial Loop West at Memorial Drive, across from the Lieberman Loop," Tyler continued. "You can't miss us, just look for a tent with the Conservancy banner. Don't forget your work gloves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and enthusiasm! No previous trail building skill necessary, but ability to push a wheel barrow will be greatly appreciated.

"When complete, this trail will become a new option for those who run, walk or bike in Memorial Park. The Conservancy will provide tools, drinks and lunch for all volunteers."

For more information or to join the trail building fun, contact Peter Tyler at 713-863-8403.

posted by WalkSports.com | 12:46 PM

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

<< Home