Five tips to become a morning runner
Now that summer is coming, and with it the Houston heat, running in the morning is a great way to beat the hot weather. But, if you’re like me, waking up for an early morning run may be easier said than done. With that in mind, here are five tips to help get you on your way to being a morning runner. Join a running club: There are over 25 running clubs in the Houston area. Joining a club and scheduling a morning run with a group is an ...
Ways to utilize technology on Race Weekend
With thirty days left until race day, we're taking a look at how race participants and spectators can utilize technology on Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend. Twitter – Follow us at @houstonmarathon hashtag #houmarathon Facebook – Chevron Houston Marathon Houston Marathon mobile app – available on Apple and Android – HOU 26.2 (click the link or search Houston Marathon in your app store, updates coming soon!). You can sign up ...
Chevron Houston Marathon’s Run for a Reason charity program raises $2.2 million
HOUSTON – The Chevron Houston Marathon’s Run for a Reason charity program raised $2.2 million to benefit 60 charities, the Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday. With more than 17,000 donations, the 2012-2013 season marks the third year in a row that fundraising has surpassed the $2 million mark. “The Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Program surpassed the $2 million fundraising plateau for the third consecutive year, ...
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Official Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Charities announced
HOUSTON – The Houston Marathon Committee on Thursday announced the 60 official charities for the 2013-2014 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity ...
Over 350 runners qualified for early registration at the Green 6.2
For the fourth year in a row, runners from all over Texas lined up at CITYCENTRE in Houston to run the Green 6.2. Early this past Saturday morning, on a ...
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Merima Mohammed
Twenty-year-old Merima Mohammed of Ethiopia overcame leg problems and cold, wet conditions to run the second-fastest ever women’s race at the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon. Mohammed ran the first half of the race with Buzunesh Deba (ETH) and Meskerem Assefa (ETH) and that pack stayed together through 33km, when ...
Bazu Worku
Twenty-two year old Bazu Worku of Ethiopia ran away with the men’s title at the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon. Worku, who had been running in a pack of nine early in the race, came through the half at 65:25 with five others. But by 25km, he had opened up a 50 second lead over Solomon Molla. Worku continued to stretch ...
Jenel Ed
Jenel Ed Age: 28 Occupation: Admissions Counselor at HBU Hometown: Richmond, TX Marathons completed: this will be her first For Jenel Ed, her reasons for running are “less visible to the eye” because they’re beneath the surface of things. However, the positive outcomes can be seen clearly in her life. She ...
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