The Houston Running Zone

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Instagram athletic.syl 
Ambassador of Athletic Brewing
Low calorie, crafted to remove gluten

Looking for healthier options while being social
Running clubs and events with Athletic Brewing

Houston Striders track and long runs 
FFP running clubs  
West End Running Club
Memorial Trail Running Club
Kung Fu Running Club

Second time running the Boston Marathon
2014 the year after the bombing

Ali on the Run podcast episode with Dave McGillivray

Houston Half Marathon
Chevron Houston Marathon
Aramco Houston Half Marathon

Pacing

Cloud 10 Heights

Nike running app
Kevin Hart

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Previous podcast episode: Nutrition tips with Lisa Ferrara Focused Fit Nutrition (episode 7) 

Focused Fit Nutrition website
Facebook page
Instagram 

Small upgrades in nutrition
Make a better choice
Not seeking perfection, small things make changes

Creating balance
Room for some treats

Chips upgraded to nuts
How to portion out in advance
Measuring cup and baby food containers
Food scale

Sugar cravings go to dark chocolate 75-85%
Low sugar
Flavonols

Sodas, including chemical sweeteners, upgraded to tea and coffee
Hot or cold
Different flavors
7-10 teaspoons of sugar (soda) to 1 teaspoon of sugar is progress

Runners often need sugar and electrolytes

Protein choices
Replacing higher fat and processed to higher quality sources
Salmon
Albacore tuna
Grass fed grass finished steak

Vegan options
Tofu
Tempeh
Seitan
Quinoa
Beans
Supplementation of powders
Fermented foods
Minimally processed

Swapping or blending
Rice add some cauliflower
Pasta add spiralized zucchini
Potatoes add sweet potatoes

Not into veggies, try microgreens or sprouts
Nutrient dense

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slowkenyanrunner on Instagram

Food and lifestyle choices made the decision to start running
You can run anywhere, convenience

To accommodate around her daughter’s schedule
Couch to 5K app
Thanksgiving 5K
Overcoming the mindset to start
Inspiring others to run

Cypress Running Club

Katy Area Running Club
Powerful to run with others
Social and training runs

Cypress Half Marathon 

Club members give you a health push
Disciplined with a routine

Being addicted to racing
Helps the motivation to train

Running recreationally
Goals are personal
It’s free to run

California International Marathon 

Racing with spectators
Chevron Houston Marathon 

It gets harder before it gets easier
Logical first then emotional

Brooks Running 

Eliud Kipchoge 

Meb Keflezighi

Local Table

Lupe Tortilla 

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Beach Girl Triathlon
Saturday September 18, 2021
Moody Gardens

Super sprint tri
Super sprint relay
Aquathon
Duathlon

Swim in the shallow lazy river
Bike on Moody and secure roads
Run on the Moody property

For ages 10 and above

Handmade wood metals

Name of all athletes on the back of the shirt

After party
Mimosas, fruit, cake, beer etc

Volunteers receive a complimentary future races

Upcoming Bolivar Triathlon in October 

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Bling for Bravery 
Snowdrop Foundation
Founded 2010

2012 Olympic Bronze

Addition Snowdrop podcast episodes 
#10 The Snowdrop Foundation takes on The Texas Independence Relay with Traci Duck
#14 Running the Texas Independence Relay solo with raising money for the Snowdrop Foundation with Scott Tyner
#22 15th Annual Chelsey’s 5K Run with Kids benefitting the Snowdrop Foundation with Susan Leining

How to donate your medals

Fleet Feet Houston locations  

Texas Running Company  

Run On  

Good Times Running  

Wild Pear Running  

On the Run 

Ready to Run Austin  

Snowdrop Ultra 55 

Larry has raised over $300,000 for the Snowdrop Foundation
Volunteer opportunities
Chevron Houston Marathon 
Houston Astros badges and bases race  

Ribbon boards
Team Gabi
In Flight running

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Autism Speaks 8K, 5K and 1K presented by Novum Energy

Saturday September 18
Sugarland Town Square
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Finisher medals puzzle piece theme
Long sleeve tech shirt

8K stands for 1 in 8 found on the spectrum
5K and 1K distance options

Family friendly after party
Rides for the kids
Games for the kids
Food and drinks
Community connections
Sugarland fire department ladder truck
Katy police department cruiser

Affordable pricing
Fundraising available
Plaques for overall, masters and 10 year age groups

Raising funds for Autism Speaks
Stays within the Texas local community
Research
Retreats
Local support groups
Family within the community

Volunteers needed 

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Any distance or pace

Training, accountability, and community

Bakfish Running Club

Addition Houston run club resources
Houston Area Road Runners Association
FFP Running Clubs

Pearwood Skate Center

Toughest 10K Galveston

Galveston Island Running Co 

August 3rd, 5 year anniversary of the running club
Facebook event page

Brooks shoe demo

Raffle prizes

On the Run Clear Lake 

Massage Heights 

Club incentives
Shirt, singlet, mug, vinyl stickers, koozies
Free beer for showing off your race medal

Scoop craft creamery 

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50th Anniversary of the Chevron Houston Marathon

January 14-15, 2022 Houston Marathon Health and Fitness Expo presented by Houston Methodist

January 15, 2022 We are Houston 5K presented by Chevron and Aramco 

January 16, 2022 Chevron Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon 

Houston running community

A faster Aramco Half Marathon route

Economic impact of over $51 million per year

Run for a Reason charity program $32 million since the inception

65 official charities

Social positive impact of the running community

7000 volunteers

250,000 spectators

Largest single day sporting event in Houston

George R Brown convention center is the secret gem for the race

Inside pre and post race activities

½ mile from start, finish, run fest and hotels

Updates via social media

Facebook page 

Instagram page 

50 Miles for 50 Years Training Challenge

4th medal details

Brooks Running

New footwear and apparel sponsor 

Houston Marathon Committee 150 members

Register today 

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Captain Kids Triathlon

September 12, 2021

Website 

Facebook page 

Hosted at Moody Gardens

For all paces

Affordable pricing

Beginners to the elite Captain’s Wave

Taking feedback to improve the race every year

Post race party for the family at the lazy river

Water park passes for the family

Unique overall and age group awards

Unique Finisher medal

NextGen Tri Club, League City https://nextgentriclub.com and other clubs in your local area

Course safety - never make a kid have to make a choice, taking away the pressure for athletes

100% finish rates in previous years

Ages 

6-10 Mini Mates

11-14 Mates

Swim - Lazy river, safe start

Bike - all closed course

Run - Moody Gardens and Palm Beach - all closed course

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Previous episode with Jeff - The Healthy Addiction of Running, episode #5

Scheduling in workouts with other family obligations

Creative planning

If you want it bad enough, you can absolutely make it work

Pearland Bicycles

Ironman 70.3 Lubbock

Jogging stroller

Bike trainer for safety

Logistics of out of town races

Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Sylvan Beach Tri

Qualifying for the Boston Marathon at The Woodlands Marathon

Chevron Houston Marathon 50th Anniversary

BCS Marathon

Shadow Creek Tri

Previous episode with Focus Fit Nutrition - Nutrition tips with Lisa Ferrara, episode #7

Planning food options

Make one healthier choice a day

Make it sustainable and realistic

Rocky Mountain Half Marathon

Successful coaching stories

Route 66 Marathon and the center of the universe

Texas Marathon

Trinity River half marathon

Making new friends from the running community