The Houston Running Zone

The Houston Running Zone

The ultimate podcast for runners in the Houston area, featuring the everyday runners who inspire us, clubs, gear, races and runcations. Houston “We’ve got the runs!”

Episodes

January 8, 2024 36 mins

From a mile, to a half marathon bucket list, to becoming an with Aramco Houston Half

Instagram amyleecreel

Aramco Houston Half Ambassador 

Running saved my life

Group runs as a group

Northside Running and Tri 

Island Girl Tri 

The Giant Fish & Jonah: A Bible story from a unique perspective ​​

What do you have to prove

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Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

Instagram captlouruns

Boston Marathon

Balancing a crazy schedule

Cross training

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Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador 

Instagram handle caseythemotherrunner 

From the gym to the treadmill to marathons

Father used to run the Tenneco Houston Marathon

Project repat

Pacing Houston at 3:30


Houston Striders 

Houston Half Marathon 


Beast Pacing


Trail Racing Over Texas 

Habanero 50K

Brazos Bend 50 miler

Galveston Marathon 

The Woodlands Marathon 


There is good in every day



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Runner to handcyclist

Boston Marathon winner

Houston marathon winner

Website 

Instagram 


As a kid doctors said not to participate in sports

Car accident in 2006, 20 leg surgeries 


Overcoming victim mentality

Stubbornness works


Work with you body not against it

Achilles Houston 

Team Catapult 

Qualified for boston

Hiring a dietician

Hiring a coach


Race Across the West

Over 900 miles

Oceanside, CA to Durango, CO

Two person team, in...

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Instagram handle j_runs__

Doctor suggested him to change his lifestyle

Changing habits

Went vegan and now a flexitarian

Getting consistent and motivated

Healthy and convenient

Giving back to the community

2nd year as a Aramco Houston Half Marathon Ambassador

Toughest 10K Kemah 

Convention Center Chevron Houston Marathon events 

Mexico City Half Marathon

Run clubs

Yoga



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Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

Instagram handle sarahalfaro 

New pandemic runner

For mental health

Aramco Half Marathon defer to running the full

Runners High 

Houston Half

Running three marathons in one year

Chicago Marathon

Effort to make time to exercise

Dedication with a support system

Berlin Marathon

Elevate your running to elevate your life with Sarah Manderscheid Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador podcast episode

Latinas Run Housto...

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Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador 

Instagram handle run_salutation_  

Coming up on her 10 year legacy status

Finding the pacer

20 years of yoga

San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon

The Woodlands Marathon

Marine Corps Marathon

Latinas Run Houston Ambassador 

Checking out run clubs

Champions Running Association 

Runners and walkers



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Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador 

Instagram alder.run


Freaks run club 

Join a running club


Team Catapult 


Scheduling running around other commitments


Mental health

Feeding your mind on a run with podcasts


Crowd support at the race



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Instagram handle roro.runs 

2024 Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador 


2023 marathon is about the experience, not just the goal

Get to the finish line and enjoy the race

Inspiring at least one person to start running and have fun

Latinas Run Houston 

Katy Area Running Club 

Runners High 

Champions Running Association 


Scheduling in running a week in advance

Inspiration from family members

20 half and 2 full marathons

Signing up for a ...

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Hazkhett on Instagram 

5K to a Chevron Houston Marathon in one year

Mental health, fun and swag

ZFT Run Club 

Walkers, couch to 5K, to runners, super inclusive

No runner left behind


Breaking through the walls in running

Headphones in running

Journey to Houston


Run Houston Minute Maid 

Rodeo Run


Making time to run

It’s about the support

Latinas Run Houston 

Find yourself a running group

Just go for a run, don’t think too hard about ...

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Previous podcast episode
Ultra running mindset with an ultra tribe with Lisa Decker 


50K all the way to 100 milers

DNF and not quitting

Start to finish

Enjoy watching finishers

Here for fun


Snowdrop Ultra 55 hour race and relay 


Instagram handle ldkr5808 

Tiktok account 


Trail Racing Over Texas 

Race credits from volunteering

Jackalope Jam 6 hours to 100 hours


Cold conditions motivate and create a good story

Account...

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grace_salsarunner instagram 


Bayou City Classic registration 

Discount code Grace $8 off


BCC Instagram page 


Started running in 2014

Fleet Feet Sugarland thursday night runs


2 miles to a half marathon

Half marathon training program

Ran in her moms honor

Kia Fort Bend USA Fit Half Marathon 


Aramco Half Marathon

Lululemon 10K 


Pacing don’t leave anyone behind


Chicago Marathon 


Bayou City Classic powered by L...

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Founder of the Harmonie Grace Foundation 

Black Men Run 


Walking to release stress and meeting others in the same situation

Starting with one mile at a time


Harmonie Grace annual 5K 


Getting from 3 miles to 9 miles

No person left behind

Scheduling runs around a changing work schedule


Latinas Run Houston 

Lululemon 5K/10K


Running community


People of Memorial Park 

London Marathon 



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Previous episodes

Walker to YouTube ultra runner celebrity with Jeremy Fermo 

Bringing big city experience to smaller cities with William Fermo 3 Bros Running Co 


3 Bros Running YouTube channel 

Facebook page 

Instagram 

TikTok 


From runners to race directors

All the lead up to race day


Surprise expenses

Barrides and police expenses

Shirts and medals

How many runners do you need to break even


Bring big city race experiences ...

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Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador 

Blog 5 things I learned about nutrition while recovering from an eating disorder


1 Your body can not run on empty

2 Carbs are not to be feared

3 Post run nutrition is essential

4 Hydration is key

5 All foods fit


Tipping point to make a change

Warning signs


Instagram handle 


Silo District Marathon


Chevron Houston Marathon

What makes it special


70.3 Ironman Waco


Shalane Flanig...

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First ran Aramco Half Marathon in 2020

2nd year as a Chevron Houston Ambassador  to promote and have fun

Running community


Chicago Marathon


Marathon weekend fun


Corporate job to run coach

2019 quit to find something fulfilling

Running camp to give her ideas

Certified running coach


Love helping people feel confident

Seeing their hard work pay off


Elevate Your Running podcast 

Instagram 

Sara Instagram 


Working on som...

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Alex’s 5K and Kids K
November 5th
McGregor park
12th anniversary

Saint Arnold
Real food
Kids program and 1K
Susan Cita super volunteer

$180,000 raised 
Autism Speaks Houston
Avondale House
Westview School

Previous episode 

Awards
Cash for overall winners
Age group awards hand painted tiles

Register here 


Autism Speaks Kids K, 5K, 8K
November 13th
Sugarland Town Center

Previous episo...

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Making time to run as a mom
Staying motivated over the pandemic
Kung Fu Running Club with FFP Running Clubs 

New runners come on out
Latinas Run 

Lululemon 10K tour 

El Tiempo meat market for authentic tacos

Team Catapult 

Running without a stroller for personal time
Alter Ego Running
Nuun Hydration ambassador 

Houston Marathon Training Kick Off Party 

2023 Chevron Houston Marathon takeovers, January 3rd 

Runner safety...

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Chevron Houston Marathon ambassador
Making time to run around family time
Treadmill running
Stress reliever

Instagram handle vgoebruns 

6 month training for Chevron Houston Marathon
Starts with 3 miles

6th year running the marathon
First marathon memories

Takeover tuesday on Instagram 

Fun along the course

Champions Running Association
Houston Harriers 

Burnout
Hiring a coach

Run in numbers for safety
Priva...

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