The Houston Running Zone

The Houston Running Zone

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The Houston Running Zone episodes

  • Running the Texas Independence Relay solo while raising money for the Snowdrop Foundation with Scott Tyner

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    On the Road to Independence, 185 miles for the 185th anniversary of Texas Independence

    The reason he’s running for the Snowdrop Foundation 

    Running ultra marathons for a bigger cause, not for himself

    His first Snowdrop Ultra 55 race and remembering the photos

    His first marathon experience turned into a 50K

    Delivering Hope  2019 story and the unspoken contingency plan (Podcast episode #10 "the Snowdrop Foundation takes on The Texas Independence Relay with Traci Duck“)

    48 hour “Plan A” to run 185 miles

    Click to donate, every donation helps 

    Snowdrop Foundation provides scholarships for college bound pediatric cancer patients and childhood cancer survivors while raising awareness and funding for continued research to cure childhood cancer.

    31 min
  • Runcation - Zydeco Marathon, Half, 5K and 1 Mile with Patrick Hardy, Director of Marketing

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    Safety requirements and spacing

    Zydeco theme

    Scenic route

    Distances for the whole family

    March 13th and March 14th

    Marathon, half, half relay, 5K and 1 mile

    Make it a weekend runcation and visit Tabasco

    Tourist info and hotels

    Themed shirts and medals

    After party modifications, epic food and adult beverage options

    Volunteer options

    Ainsley's Angels website

    Charity options

    Zydeco Marathon website 

    Zydeco Marathon facebook page 

    21 min
  • The positive cult addiction of trail running with Rob Goyen

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    His weight loss journey

    The start of the Houston Area Trail Runners

    Building community in Memorial Park

    Turning the passion into Trail Racing Over Texas

    A bet that tricked his friend Jeremy Hanson into running a half marathon

    Finding the green trail to discover trail running

    The difficulty of hosting a race in covid

    An all inclusive community

    Flat, hilly, mountains, and everything in between

    Facebook community group page 

    Volunteer incentives

    Trail Racing Over Texas website

    55 min
  • 5K walker to a half marathon trail runner with Stephanie Reimondo

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    Gordon Street Running Club on Mondays

    Everyday walkers to elites and everything in between with running clubs

    Running clubs are about community

    Show off a race medal, get a free beer

    2020 didn’t cancel runcations

     

    Trail Racing Over Texas Ambassador

    Trail racing can range from flat to mountains

    Brazos Bend trail races, flat and easy, December 

    Franklin Mountains, November

    Spring and Fall virtual series

    East to West, North to South, Texas virtual races

     

    Shiner Half Marathon

    Run Disney

    Art Car 5K

     

    Bakfish Running Club on Tuesdays

    Camp Gladiator

    #christinasmom

    14 min
  • The Snowdrop Foundation takes on The Texas Independence Relay with Traci Duck

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    The Snowdrop Foundation provides scholarships for college bound pediatric cancer patients and childhood cancer survivors while raising awareness and funding for continued research to cure childhood cancer.

    Deliver Hope’s goal of $100,000 to raising $325,000 for pediatric cancer

    Taking the kids names to the top of the world via the Dalton Highway in November 2019

    From Delivering Hope to taking on The Texas Independence Relay (185 miles) solo via The Snowdrop Foundation 

    $18,500 goal for the 185th anniversary of Texas Independence of 185 miles

    The inspiration that started The Snowdrop Foundation

    Upcoming events

    March 6 - Saloon Door Brewing 

    July 31 - Dreadmill till you Snowdrop

    Snowdrop Foundation website

    Snowdrop Foundation Facebook page

    The Texas Independence Relay

     

    20 min
  • The 2021 Texas Independence Relay with Jay Hilscher

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    The new 2021 race course ending at Blue Bell

    Safety protocols

    Flexible rules for team comfort

    Snowdrop Foundation raising money with a solo runner

    March 27-28, 2021

    Register the start of your team by February 28, 2021

    Maximum 12 runners

    Cannon start line, new cannon :)

    Swag - shirts, medals and socks

    Pizza and ice cream at the finish

    Rudy’s BBQ, Franklin’s BBQ and Brett's BBQ Shop

    Texas Independence Relay website

    Facebook page

    23 min
  • New spring races in 2021 with Tina Whiteford iTri Events

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    Safety protocols for racing in 2021

     

    Bolivar Mardi Gras 5K Fun Run

    Saturday February 13, 2021

    8am 5K start, 11am parade

    Includes finisher medals, long sleeve shirt and safe after party

    Make it a weekend with the family

    Inexpensive house rentals

     

    Splash and Dash Lake Longhorn

    Saturday April 3, 2021

    650M meter swim, 2 mile run

    1500 meter swim, 4 mile run

    Includes finishers medal, shirt and safe after party

     

    Volunteers receive complimentary entry for another race

     

    iTri Events Webpage

    iTri Events Facebook page

     

    12 min
  • Nutrition tips with Lisa Ferrara Focused Fit Nutrition

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    Nutrition includes the other 23 hours a day you’re not running

    Quick and easy veggie recipe options

    Ideal protein amount and sources

    Hydration needs during the day and while running

    What to do and not do race morning

    Running fueled or fasted 

    Common nutrition issues

    Having plans not just meal plans

    https://www.facebook.com/FocusedFitNutrition

    https://focusedfitnutrition.com

    39 min
  • Cross training, injury prevention, and fueling tips with Chase Williams

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    How to stay injury free

    Trick and strengthen your muscles at home

    • Core exercises
    • Body weight training

    Weak glutes can cause knee injuries

    Figure out your bucket and what you want

    Nutrition hacks

    Fueling your workouts

    Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053908695033392

    Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerChaseWilliams

    Insta: @chaselynn252

    25 min
  • The Healthy Addiction of Running with Jeff Short

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    The tipping point that changed Jeff’s life

    The serenity of running

    From third to last to third place

    Finding the time to train

    How medals spark memories

    Focused Fit Nutrition

    Just sign up for a race to commit

    5K to an Ironman journey

    Get a complimentary 2-week coaching plan

    https://www.facebook.com/jeffshortironman

    https://www.instagram.com/jeffshortironman/

    Texas 10 Series

    Chevron Houston Marathon

    Ironman 70.3 Lubbock

    Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run

    Santa Hustle Galveston

    Galveston Marathon 

    Austin Marathon

    36 min

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