The Houston Running Zone

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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 to small towns

Shannon Race 5K and 10K

Big Pumpkin Race 5K and Kids K

Working on a Half Marathon 

Economic impact of a race

Salina Crossroads Marathon 

Race consulting

American Trail Association Conference 

Trail Racing Over Texas  

The Running Event 

Running USA 

Chicago Marathon 

New York City Marathon 

Carbon plate shoes

Sustainability

Diversity in racing

Younger demographic

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok

Face behind the brand

Video vs static posts

Engaging the audience

Short form to attract, long form to tell the story

Booze Dust 

How Filipino are you

LindenXTwo Coffee 

3 Bros shirts and hats for sale 

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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 Flanigan 

Boston Marathon 

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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 something that you love

Running affects other parts of your life

Coaching is for everyone

Start with run walking

Boston qualifier

Ultra runners

Requirements

Committed

Work hard

Show up

Have fun

Don’t set yourself up for failure

Meet yourself where you’re at

What can you make time for

None of us have time

Stick with the same schedule

Austin Myers partner in podcast

Looking for community and training

Elevated moments

Share a moment or win for the week

Can be something that didn’t go well but you learned from it

Celebrate your wins

Focus on what’s working

Momentum building

More confidence

Common obstacles to overcome

We get in our head

Lean in to what you know

Believe in yourself

Benefits of easy running

Sara Hall 

Abbott World Marathon Majors 

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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

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

Previous episode 

Kids activities
Local breweries

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Be as inclusive as possible
Be more empathetic
Be self reflective about our biases
Small acts of kindness
Be kind

Reward for participating in both races
Details coming soon

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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 tip
Wear a light at night

Follow Glenda on Instagram 

Runners of Hou podcast

The Running Grind podcast

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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
Private on Strava
Aftershokz

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Over 1500 races
Including over 150 marathons and ultras
President of the Road Runners Clubs of America, RRCA
Featured speaker at the HARRA summer banquet

Dolphin South End Runners 
RRCA State Rep 199-2004
RRCA Outstanding RRCA State Rep of the Year 2001 and 2009
RRCA Western Region Director 2015
RRCA VP 2018
RRCA President 2020 and 2022

All about the RRCA
Insurance
Coaching certification
Race director certification
Club resources
Kids run the nation grants
Runner friendly community (including Houston)
June Harris with HARRA

Deena Kastor
Mammoth Track Club
RRCA Convention March 2023
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Run the Sun 8K 

Swim from Alcatraz
Bay Area Running Club BARC
Safety tips
Creating diversity
Start small

Inclusion with Ainsley’s Angels 

Marine Corps Marathon 
Napa Valley Marathon 
Boston Marathon
New York Marathon
Big Sur Marathon
Chicago Marathon
Huntsville Marathon
Anchorage RunFest

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On Your Left Marketing and Events 
Started events in Fort Worth
After run beers 13 years ago
Sponsorship activation with Rahr and Sons
Oktoberfest 5K

Saint Arnold Santo de Mayo 5K 2014

Community vs running alone
Social runs in between races
Flying Saucer and Saint Arnold

Supply chain issues 
Working on new formulas to make it work

Started running in 2000
Qualified for Boston
100 miles a month

Saint Arnold Art Car 5K April 2, 2023
Creating an awesome race experience
Band above the start line
Beer Garden
Party stage
Featuring different cars each year
Launching Art Car week
Food included
Beer included
Pint Glass
Medals in a series
5 years and rebrand
Looking to add a 10K for the 10th year
Fundraised over $125,000 for the Greater Northside Management District 

Support the small community races in between the big races
Volunteer when possible
Support your local running clubs

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Wanting to do a 5K every month while pregnant
While in nursing school

Not just about running
It’s not just a hobby it’s a movement

Hosts 5K Mamas Fun Run to raise funds every Mother’s Day

Turned into over 20 races, 10Ks, triathlons, half marathons
Benefits of working out during pregnancy
Quarterly workshops for overall health

Instagram handle 9monthsof5K 

Run Live a Dive Half Marathon
Aramco Half Marathon
Princess Half Marathon
Niagara Falls Half Marathon 

Shout out to Snowdrop Ultra 55 race 

Chevron Houston Marathon interview