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Training on Houston Bayou Greenways

Navigating 150 miles of Houston Bayou Greenways 5 detailed training routes that stretch across HOU Whether you're a seasoned marathoner traveling in from out of state to participate in the Houston Marathon Weekend of Events or a local Houstonian looking to explore new areas we are pleased to bring you a detailed story of the

Running for a Reason with Texas Children’s

Running for Children's Healthy Future  Running for a reason with Texas Children's Hospital & Their HEROs Each year, many individual and corporate teams choose Texas Children’s Hospital when they sign up to Run for a Reason (RFAR) as part of their Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon or We Are Houston 5K. RFAR lets

Refueling Stations and The People Who Make These Races Possible

Volunteers behind miles 8 and mile 9 refueling stations share their story with HOU Legacy athlete Mahesh Bhat shares his volunteering story alongside fellow Race Crew volunteer leader Angela Jones Manhattan Life Insurance & SEWA International at the Houston Marathon Weekend of Events Every January, thousands of volunteers, 7,000 to be exact, come together to

The Story of a 30th Anniversary Run for a Reason HERO

Friends For Life: Against All Odds I Run Because Every Animal Matters  Written by: Louie Matta of Friends For Life  A hush fell over the Friends For Life team gathered in the hospital as the doctor told us the chance our beloved teammate would survive her traumatic brain injury was about 10%. Looking at Alese

Shop Shoes That Giveback with Brooks & Academy

The HERO Shoes from Brooks are Out! Shop the HERO line at Academy to support the Houston Marathon Foundation.  Written by: Christine Mulvania   Back to school is here and many of us are looking to find new shoes to sport whether in the classroom, on the courts, or the track. A good, reliable, and well-fitting

What Do HOU Get as a Volunteer?

What Do HOU Get as a Volunteer? A chat with Casey Gay, BSN, RN, Medical Volunteer, and the Houston Marathon Committee. Written by: Cora Lindsay Casey is a full-time trauma nurse in the ICU at Memorial Hermann, part-time nurse for Harris County Emergency Corridor for North Harris County 911 services as well as a part-time

Pink Shoes, Finisher Medals & Our Collective Strength

Pink Shoes, Finisher Medals & Our Collective Strength A mom and her daughter focus on finish lines, not on Cancer Written by: Cora Lindsay & Augie Rayner  When physicians told Orly she had 6-9 months to live, she said, “You need to check your math because my daughter and I signed up for the Aramco

Shifting Perspective to Win As a Whole Person

Shifting Perspective to Win,  As a Whole Person A local elite athlete and working mom turns to pacing in a year of healing Written by: Casey Timme, Houston Marathon Committee RunHou Ambassador     If you would have asked me 5 years ago what my definition of “winning” was, I would have without a doubt

Dealing with Runner Imposter Syndrome

How I Dealt with Runner Imposter Syndrome Written by: Krystle Hodge, Houston Marathon Committee RunHou Ambassador Have you ever experienced Runner Imposter Syndrome? Some of us might have encountered this feeling during our running journey, unsure of whether we truly qualify as “runners.” As someone who started running long distances in their mid-30s, this is

How My Miserable 1st Half Marathon led to My 6th Marathon

How My Miserable First Half Marathon Led to Marathon #6 Written by: Rodel Allen Enderez, Houston Marathon Committee RunHou Ambassador “Running is stupid.” “Running races are for pro athletes.” “You’re not being chased – what are you running from?” Five full marathons later and approaching full marathon #6 this Chevron Houston Marathon 2024, you wouldn’t