by houmarathonstg | Dec 30, 2011 | Houston Marathon Committee
Michael Canle Age: 31 Hometown: Tomball, TX January 2010 was a breakthrough month for Michael Canle. Weighing in at 332 pounds, he knew he needed to make a change. His wife was six months pregnant with their first child. The realization set in that he was going to be...
by houmarathonstg | Dec 29, 2011 | Houston Marathon Committee
Samantha Bivenour Age: 25 Hometown: Columbus, OH Occupation: Works for Lululemon Athletica Marathons Completed: 1 January 15th will be a significant day for Samantha Bivenour. She will be both celebrating her 26th birthday and running her second marathon. After...
by houmarathonstg | Dec 28, 2011 | Houston Marathon Committee
Leigh Spruell Age: 62 Hometown: Houston, TX “Running has been a part of my life–through snow, rain, heat, mountains, pregnancy, divorce, depression, anxiety, and the stress of raising three beautiful daughters! I have always found solace on the streets,...
by houmarathonstg | Dec 25, 2011 | Houston Marathon Committee, Posts
“A joy in running that inspires her” Jen Simar, age 23, Houston, TX “I don’t know if I’ve ever really thought about why I run; but, considering I spend most of my free time pounding the pavement, mouse-wheeling on a treadmill, or hitting...
by houmarathonstg | Nov 30, 2011 | Houston Marathon Committee
The Houston Marathon Committee is heading north this weekend to the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon! Come visit us at the Dallas EXPO on Friday and Saturday, December 2-3 at Booth #167. Sport your Chevron Houston Marathon or Aramco Houston Half Marathon shirt and...
by houmarathonstg | Oct 5, 2011 | Houston Marathon Committee
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...