by houmarathonstg | Jan 19, 2013 | Runner Profiles
Twenty-two year old Bazu Worku of Ethiopia ran away with the men’s title at the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon. Worku, who had been running in a pack of nine early in the race, came through the half at 65:25 with five others. But by 25km, he had opened up a 50 second...
by houmarathonstg | Jan 9, 2012 | Runner Profiles
Jenel Ed Age: 28 Occupation: Admissions Counselor at HBU Hometown: Richmond, TX Marathons completed: this will be her first For Jenel Ed, her reasons for running are “less visible to the eye” because they’re beneath the surface of things. However, the positive...
by houmarathonstg | Jan 7, 2012 | Runner Profiles
Eder Reyes Age: 28 Hometown: Houston, TX Marathons: His first This year’s Chevron Houston Marathon is special to Eder because he “will be running his first marathon alongside his three uncles.” He and his uncles have already successfully completed two races together,...
by houmarathonstg | Jan 6, 2012 | Runner Profiles
David Odom Occupation: Technical Specialist Age: 55 Hometown: Cypress, TX Marathons: More than 28 David began running again in his mid-40’s, as a way to lose weight and regain his previously held good fitness. Though he and running’s relationship truly started...
by houmarathonstg | Jan 5, 2012 | Runner Profiles
James Oltman San Antonio, TX Running for James Oltman has been a long process that started in 2010. Oltman had issues with his weight; he was 281 pounds and only 5’10. “I was tired of never being taken seriously either in social settings or professional settings,”...
by houmarathonstg | Jan 4, 2012 | Runner Profiles
Pamela Gray Verhulst Hometown: LaCrosse, WI Occupation: Director of Health & Wellness//Associate Faculty at University of Phoenix-Wellness, Nutrition, Health//Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track Coach – NCAA Ripon College//and Doctoral Learner – Sports...
