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, during the early morning hours before work. When everything else was 'out of control', running was
"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 the trails, it must be for a pretty good reason. Sure, running keeps
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 you’ll be eligible to win a complimentary race entry of your choice
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
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
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.
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
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
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
We are excited to launch a new monthly feature "Medical Monday" with training tips and advice from our Medical Director John Cianca, M.D. Be sure to check back on the first Monday of each month for a new feature. Interested in a specific topic? Leave a comment and yours may be featured in the next month's Medical Monday!