The Running Grind

Surprise episode: Fresh off an amazing weekend of racing at the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half-Marathon, there have been some amazing stories and a lot of great vibes coming from the running community. From elites having record days, Boston qualifiers booking their ticket to the big race, and runners of all ages and levels setting personal goals, you couldn't have asked for a better race to experience. Especially if it's your first time running a big race such as Chevron. 

Still on her runner's high from finishing her first half-marathon, we sit and talk with Angela Leong, a relative newcomer to running and now a half-marathoner! We talk the race day from Corral to Finish line and all the miles in between.

IG: @i.am.angelaleong
blog: angelaleong.com

Surprise episode: Fresh off an amazing weekend of racing at the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half-Marathon, there have been some amazing stories and a lot of great vibes coming from the running community. From elites having record days, Boston qualifiers booking their ticket to the big race, and runners of all ages and levels setting personal goals, you couldn't have asked for a better race to experience. Especially if it's your first time running a big race such as Chevron. 

Still on her runner's high from finishing her first half-marathon, we sit and talk with Angela Leong, a relative newcomer to running and now a half-marathoner! We talk the race day from Corral to Finish line and all the miles in between.

IG: @i.am.angelaleong
blog: angelaleong.com

Just in time for your shakeout run! Listen as we sit down with Willie Fowlkes, the Race Director of The Woodlands Marathon and the Texas 10 Series. We talk about the grind of putting on one of the fastest courses in the state of Texas and a popular Boston Qualifier. He takes us behind the curtain and we talk about all the work that goes into organizing the annual race as well as the seven races that comprise The Texas 10 Series. 

We did experience some sound quality issues that we will get resolved before the next episode. My apologies ahead of time!
 -Joseph D


IG: @the.grind.effect
Website and apparel coming soon!

Just in time for your shakeout run! Listen as we sit down with Willie Fowlkes, the Race Director of The Woodlands Marathon and the Texas 10 Series. We talk about the grind of putting on one of the fastest courses in the state of Texas and a popular Boston Qualifier. He takes us behind the curtain and we talk about all the work that goes into organizing the annual race as well as the seven races that comprise The Texas 10 Series. 

We did experience some sound quality issues that we will get resolved before the next episode. My apologies ahead of time!
 -Joseph D


IG: @the.grind.effect
Website and apparel coming soon!

Welcome to The Running Grind presented by The Grind Effect. Every runner has a  story and the Running Grind is here to help showcase their journey to where they are now. 

Our very first guest is Houston Local Elite, Starla Garcia. She's a marathoner and dietician and she sits down with Joseph D and opens up about her time as a student athlete at UH, transitioning to marathon running and overcoming personal battles with an eating disorder. Its an amazing story and we're excited to share it. 

A few highlights:
2009 Junior Olympics Qualifier in 500m
1st Place 2018 Houston Koala Health & Wellness Half Marathon
2019 Chevron Houston Marathon Local Elite
UH Student-Athlete: 2008-2013

Marathons x 5 (2:47:08)
Half-Marathon x 6 (1:18:50)
5000m (17:37)

Boston marathons completed -1
Brand Ambassador: Brooks Running

Welcome to The Running Grind presented by The Grind Effect. Every runner has a  story and the Running Grind is here to help showcase their journey to where they are now. 

Our very first guest is Houston Local Elite, Starla Garcia. She's a marathoner and dietician and she sits down with Joseph D and opens up about her time as a student athlete at UH, transitioning to marathon running and overcoming personal battles with an eating disorder. Its an amazing story and we're excited to share it. 

A few highlights:
2009 Junior Olympics Qualifier in 500m
1st Place 2018 Houston Koala Health & Wellness Half Marathon
2019 Chevron Houston Marathon Local Elite
UH Student-Athlete: 2008-2013

Marathons x 5 (2:47:08)
Half-Marathon x 6 (1:18:50)
5000m (17:37)

Boston marathons completed -1
Brand Ambassador: Brooks Running

How The Running Grind came to be and what to expect

How The Running Grind came to be and what to expect