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After being cancelled by COVID as a live event last year, the Chevron Houston Marathon returns to live racing on Sunday. Wade Morehead of the Houston Marathon Committee joins Cliff to talk about what runners can expect in the 50th anniversary race.

After being cancelled last year, the Houston Turkey Trot is back. Frederick Goodall with Baker Rhipley talks about what's in store for this Houston Thanksgiving tradition.

Houston television reporter Jessica Willey is about to do something many distance runners dream of doing; run the Boston Marathon. So how did she balance her training while being a mom of three and working crazy hours? Take a listen to find out.

Kimberly Evering changed her life completely, focusing more on herself and her fitness. She's done everything from running Spartan races to biking 500 miles across her home state of New York to raise money for cancer. She also runs 'Rock n Flow Yoga' in Virginia, where she's inspiring women of all ages.

Texas A&M's Dr. Peter Murano is on a mission - to help men over 50 stay in shape. He's the man behind 'Old Man Muscle.' And he didn't get his start as a trainer until he was in his 60's!

Natasha Epperson was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2007. She used fitness to reverse it. Now, she's turning back to her bike and her running shoes to beat it again.

Earlier this year I talked about how I didn't miss the gym, and how happy I was with my results at home. Well, I am here to admit how wrong I was. Not only did I wind up missing the gym. But I got a wakeup call when I went back; the home workouts didn't do as much as I did to maintain strength. And finally, I will tell you why you might want to check out your local gym before going back to a big box gym.

The biggest marathons in the country are all returning as in-person events later this year. Boston, Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles will all run in the fall, with different COVID-19 protocols in place. The Chevron Houston Marathon is returning to live racing, as well. And Muffy King with the marathon says they are hoping to have a full field of about 30-thousand runners lace up to 'Run Houston.'

Dean Karnazes had a corporate job. Then, on his 30th birthday, he made a life changing decision. He gave that job up. Now he's 58, a full time runner (known as the Ultramarathon Man). He once ran 50 full marathons in 50 states in 50 days. He talks about that decision, his new book, 'A Runner's High,' and how COVID has impacted his routine.

After being cancelled last year because of the pandemic, the Texas MS 150 is back. It runs this weekend, with some changes. Daniel Braden from Fleet Feet Houston will be part of a team riding from Houston to College Station this weekend, and he's doing it for a very personal reason.