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Janet Tran

Janet Tran Age 47 Hometwon: Missouri City, TX Occupation: Software Solutions Consultant Races Completed: 1 Half Marathon and 1 10K After a routine physical checkup Janet Tran learned her triglycerides levels were off the chart and she need to be on cholesterol lowering medication. “I don’t want to be on a prescription drug if there’s

Ila Owers

Ila Owers Age: 43 Hometown: Houston, TX Marathons Completeted: 14 This January, Ila Owers will be running for a reason to show support for Bo’s Place, a non-profit bereavement center that offers grief support services for children and families, an organization that has personally helped her family deal with their grief after losing her husband

Terzah Becker

Age: 38 Hometown: Columbia, MO Occupation: Public Libarian Marathons Completed: 4 Terzah Becker will return to Houston where she ran her first marathon 15 years ago in 1997. The Chevron Houston Marathon will be her fifth marathon and is the first time she will run for a cause, supporting the Houston Food Bank. Becker chronicles her

Sary Joudah

Sary Joudah Age: 36 Occupation: Speech Therapist Hometown: Houston, TX Marathons Completed: 7 Sary Joudah started running in 2000 and training for marathons would later lead him on his weight loss journey. Joudah completed his first marathon in 2001. He followed training guidelines from a running book and finished 15 minutes over the time limit,

HMC Hits the Road: Chicago Marathon

This weekend, the Houston Marathon Committee is taking flight as staff and committee members travel to Illinois for the 34th Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 9. In addition to planning for race weekend all year, the Houston Marathon Committee also sends staff and volunteers to other races around the country to lend

Seen in the City: Run for a Reason Kickoff Party

Thousands of Houston area runners joined the Houston Marathon Committee at Memorial Park on Thursday, Sept. 22 for its annual Run for a Reason Kickoff Party! HMC staff, committee members, official charities, sponsors and runners-alike celebrated the start of race season with free food, drinks, music and fun activities for all ages. [slideshow] Runners lined up early to pick up this year's limited edition "In Training" T-shirts and Run for a Reason Under Armour performance shirts to

Countdown to Kickoff

The Houston Marathon Committee is celebrating the start of the 2012 race season this Thursday, September 22 at its annual Run for a Reason Kickoff Party! Join thousands of Houston-area runners at Memorial Park’s Picnic Lane from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and mix and mingle with Run for a Reason official charities, running clubs and sponsors.

Seen in the City: Committee Kickoff Social

More than 80 Committee members gathered at Cadillac Bar this past Sunday at the Houston Marathon Committee's annual Committee Kickoff Social. Board of Directors, staff and Commitee members mixed and mingled over fajitas and drinks to kickoff the 2012 race seasson. Committee members also received an “In Training” T-shirt that can also be yours at the Run for a Reason

Medical Monday: Staying Hydrated

With a record number of days reaching at least 100 degrees in Houston this year, this week’s Medical Monday focuses on staying hydrated at a level that will help you get the most out of your body while remaining safe. Written by Dr. John Cianca, MD Medical Director, Houston Marathon Committee Your body generates heat when its muscles

Training Thursday: Mentally Preparing for a Marathon

This month’s Training Thursday feature: Mental Strategies for Challenging Workouts Contributed by Kate O’Neill Tenforde, Focus-n-Fly Training for a marathon is as much a mental battle as it is a physical one. Following the strategies below will help you get through your most challenging workouts and prepare both your body and mind to take on 26.2