Koala/Luke's Half Marathon Relay Top 10 Performances

Open Male

1:12:54.4 - Jose Lara/Vaughn Gibbs, 2008+ (1)
1:22:04.6 - Dave Sanjeev/Vivek Yagnik, 2008 (5)
1:33:00.9 - Neal Kay/Jordan McGowan, 2008 (12)
1:39:17.0 - Alan Hopkins/Jacob Hopkins, 2008 (20)
1:39:31.4 - Roman Coronado III/Roman Coronado, Jr., 2006+
1:43:28.2 - Alan Hopkins/Marc Carter, 2006
1:45:57.3 - James Meadows/Jesse Flynn, 2008
1:46:22.8 - Todd Molesky/Michael Mullins, 2007+
1:47:26.2 - Cameron Capriotti/Jeff Whitworth, 2007
1:51:28.6 - Christopher Heikkila/Dan Krafcheck, 2007

Open Female

1:18:52.0 - Lea Carruthers/Erica Fountain, 2008+ (4)
1:29:10.1 - Sita Waru/Sue Waru, 2006+ (8)
1:37:39.3 - Andrea Freeman/Kelly Humphries, 2006 (19)
1:46:29.9 - Paige Krekeler/LaErica Johnson, 2008
1:48:37.0 - Kristi Fox/Kenzi Harriss, 2007+
1:49:02.7 - Laura McKaskey/Cindy Alford, 2008
1:50:29.4 - Lynn Abell/Catherine Abell, 2008
1:50:32.2 - Mary Jones/Dayle Laws, 2008
1:51:45.4 - Holly Steadman/Elizabeth Shewfelt, 2006
1:51:49.4 - Pony Peterson/Faith Yoder, 2008

Open Mixed

1:13:58.1 - Brett Riley/Peggy Yetman, 2007+ (2)
1:17:49.9 - Melissa Henderson/Vaughn Gibbs, 2007 (3)
1:25:07.0 - Chris McClung/Allison Cox, 2007 (6)
1:28:17.8 - Mark Berman/Agustina Foglietta, 2006+ (7)
1:31:00.8 - Kevin Goodwin/Karisn Goodwin, 2006 (10)
1:32:23.2 - Doug Paddon-Jones/Alexandra Gajewski, 2006 (11)
1:34:47.3 - Amanda Britnell/Lionel Briggs, 2006 (15)
1:40:14.8 - Brian Saucier/Jenifer Saucier, 2008+
1:40:48.3 - Ken Hayman/Colleen Hayman, 2006
1:41:51.5 - Mary Colleen Hayman/Trevor Murray, 2007

Masters Male

1:37:24.1 - Paul Cooley/Clark Courtright, 2008+ (18)
1:40:33.3 - Larry Lindeen/Clark Courtright, 2007+
1:42:33.7 - Scott Kahney/John Walker, 2007
1:43:18.4 - Scott Kahney/John Walker, 2006+
1:44:22.5 - Patrick Morein/Owen Dahl, 2006
1:48:20.9 - David Petty/Chris Highfield, 2006
1:48:30.7 - Soren Hvidbjerg/David Reed, 2006
1:49:17.6 - Alan Hopkins/Marc Carter, 2007
2:04:44.6 - Ray Waymel/John Young, 2006
2:06:16.2 - Bob Kleibert/Mariano Saravia, 2007

Masters Female

1:33:59.5 - Yong Collins/Sabra Harvey, 2007+ (14)
1:37:17.6 - Sabra Harvey/Yong Collins, 2006+ (17)
1:43:29.9 - Cindy Sosa/Monica Montes, 2008+
1:43:30.0 - Cindy Sosa/Monica Montes, 2006
1:50:33.8 - Mary Jones/Marie Hoke, 2006
1:53:05.1 - Lisa Van Stone-Gieri/Mary Fusillo, 2006
1:54:54.1 - Helen Grant/Yvette Wilson, 2007
1:58:51.4 - Laurie Petty/Karen Gelmis, 2006
2:05:38.1 - Marjorie Marks/Marian Bell, 2007
2:08:03.2 - Mary Jane Savino/Janet Sutton, 2006

Masters Mixed

1:30:49.7 - Russell Abshire/Allison Le Compte, 2007+ (9)
1:35:34.6 - Anne Ekern/Helge Haldorsen, 2008+ (16)
1:43:36.6 - Claire Greenberg/Grant Favler, 2006+
1:46:41.1 - Marie Hutchinson/Ruben Rosales, 2008
1:47:03.6 - Joseph Norton/Julie Norton, 2006
1:47:04.1 - Jeff McClure/Rebecca Cole, 2008
1:47:12.0 - Rene Reynolds/Dennis Woleben, 2008
1:48:10.3 - Randy Crowe/Elizabeth Crowe, 2006
1:49:54.3 - Lawrence Despain/Lisa Icke, 2008
1:50:48.1 - Sandra Sanchez/Francisco Sanchez, 2006

Veteran Male

1:42:34.0 - David Chester/Hersh Levitt, 2008+

Veteran Female

1:33:55.9 - Sabra Harvey/Yong Collins, 2008+ (13)
2:13:57.2 - Linda Clark/Pam Butler, 2008
2:34:21.2 - Patsy Nevill/Dynah Loke, 2008
2:35:04.3 - Bonnie Beirne/Janet Roberts, 2008
2:49:52.1 - Peggy Taylor/Phyllis Darrough, 2008
3:19:23.7 - Peggy Demarsh/Peggy McElroy, 2008

Veteran Mixed

2:07:10.8 - Janice Character/Jiles Daniels, 2008+

(1) Indicates a Top 20 half marathon relay performance
(+) Indicates the winner of the division

2008-2009 Texas Marathon Winners

Men's Overall
10/ 4 - West Texas Crossroads Marathon - Rey Palma, 20, 2:59:38
10/18 - Marathon 2 Marathon - Michael Grizzle, 40, Kerrville, 2:48:42
10/26 - Miracle Match Marathon - Juancarlos Vielma, Houston, 2:48:00

Women's Overall
10/4 - West Texas Crossroads Marathon - Kelly Weaver, 36, 3:38:17
10/18 - Marathon 2 Marathon - Maria Burchard, 40, Lake Dallas, 3:56:55
10/26 - Miracle Match Marathon - Erin Quinn, 3:42:31

Men's Masters
10/ 4 - West Texas Crossroads Marathon - Gary Albe, 49, 3:41:16
10/18 - Marathon 2 Marathon - Paul Williams, 50, Austin, 3:32:56
10/26 - Miracle Match Marathon - Dave Emerson, 3:20:39

Women's Masters
10/ 4 - West Texas Crossroads Marathon - Lisa Lamb, 44, 4:17:31
10/18 - Marathon 2 Marathon - Parvaneh Moayedi, 44, Austin, 4:14:02
10/26 - Miracle Match Marathon - Trese Markko, 4:02:34

Koala / Luke's Half Marathon *Updated* Stats

The Koala Health and Wellness Centers/Luke's Locker Houston Half Marathon was held Sunday, October 26, 2008 in downtown Houston. Here's a look at the event's previous winners and age group bests since becoming a half marathon two years ago:

Men's Overall
2008 - Sean Wade, 1:08:44.4
2007 - Alex Moore, 1:09:21.8
2006 - Sean Wade, 1:12:50.3
2005 - Luis Armenteros, 1:06:43.8
2004 - Sean Wade, 1:05:51.3
2003 - Sean Wade, 1:04:55.9
2002 - Sean Wade, 1:07:13
2001 - Sean Wade, 1:05:26.1
2000 - Rudy Rocha, Jr., 1:06:58.9
1999 - Sean Wade, 1:04:51.3
1998 - Abdelaziz Drayek, 1:09:30
1997 - Michael Crawford, 1:05:50
1996 - Conan Doyle, 1:06:54
1995 - David Washburn, 1:04:12
1994 - Salah Chraifa, 1:06:02
1992 - Jon Warren, 1:03:57
1991 - Jeff Wells, 1:04:30.1
1990 - Joe Flores, 1:03:47
1989 - Joe Flores, 1:05:32.1
1988 - David Washburn, 1:03:49
1987 - David Washburn

Women's Overall
2008 - Dawn Domaschk, 1:23:04.3
2007 - Kimberly Hager, 1:21:35.9
2006 - Autumn Ray, 1:23:33.3
2005 - Laura Bennett, 1:20:30.5
2004 - Christie Lammers, 1:22:14.4
2003 - Jessica Armenteros, 1:18:34.4
2002 - Jackie Rzepecki, 1:16:34
2001 - Jackie Rzepecki, 1:17:05.6
2000 - Wizz Bayou, 1:19:43.5
1999 - Patty Valadka, 1:17:20
1998 - Patty Valadka, 1:17:29
1997 - Joy Smith, 1:12:22
1996 - Lynn Nelson, 1:09:08
1995 - Patty Valadka, 1:12:21
1994 - Katrina Price, 1:16:51
1992 - Donna Rickenbacker, 1:17:47
1991 - Donna Rickenbacker, 1:18:03
1990 - Joy Smith, 1:13:03
1989 - Donna Roark, 1:16:53.4
1988 - Georgette Green, 1:15:40
1987 - Donna Roark, 1:17:04

Men's Masters
2008 - Wilmer Bustillos, 1:13:53.1
2007 - Jon Butler, 1:14:11.5
2006 - Francisco Perez, 1:14:42.4
2005 - Francisco Perez, 1:11:36.9
2004 - Joe Flores, 1:12:00.0
2003 - Jon Butler, 1:07:00.9
2002 - David Dunn, 1:11:19
2001 - David Washburn, 1:11:36.7
2000 - Joe Melanson, 1:12:13.7
1999 - David Washburn, 1:10:21
1998 - Bernie Weber, 1:10:58
1997 - Rich Fredrich, 1:11:17
1996 - David Washburn, 1:08:00
1995 - Bill Butzner, 1:12:09
1994 - Jeff Cole, 1:11:43
1992 - Bob Wolfe, 1:13:09
1991 - Mark Hunter, 1:08:23.9
1990 - Roger Boak, 1:13:15
1989 - Peter Baird, 1:12:03.0

Women's Masters
2008 - Heidy Lozano, 1:24:12.1
2007 - Heidy Lozano, 1:23:07.8
2006 - Heidy Lozano, 1:24:16.5
2005 - Christie Lammers, 1:20:38.7
2004 - Suzanne Day, 1:27:08.9
2003 - Suzanne Day, 1:26:13.4
2002 - Joy Smith, 1:20:01
2001 - Allison Willbern, 1:24:04.5
2000 - Christie Lammers, 1:25:58.3
1999 - Kathy Barton, 1:23:32
1998 - Donna Sterns, 1:24:43
1997 - Donna Sterns, 1:21:54
1996 - Kathy Barton, 1:20:15
1995 - Patty Leary, 1:20:30
1994 - Kathy Barton, 1:21:20
1992 - Joyce Gaskin, 1:30:05
1991 - Connie Lawrence, 1:25:48
1990 - Joyce Gaskin, 1:25:44
1989 - Shirlie Lindsay, 1:25:55.6

Age-Group Bests
Men's
14-Under - Mark Halle, 2006, 1:38:12
15-19 - Joshua Rake, 2008, 1:30:02 (bumped Andrew Epperson, 2006, 1:31:01)
20-24 - Colin Carroll, 2008, 1:11:49 (bumped Jerry Hopkins, 2006, 1:23:32)
25-29 - Alex Moore, 2007, 1:09:22
30-34 - Ray Martinez, 2007, 1:12:51
35-39 - Luis Armenteros, 2008, 1:09:13 (bumped Luis Armenteros, 2007, 1:10:43)
40-44 - Sean Wade, 2008, 1:08:44 (bumped Sean Wade, 2006, 1:12:50)
45-49 - Jon Butler, 2007, 1:14:12
50-54 - Rich Fredrich, 2007, 1:20:05
55-59 - Miguel Lopez, 2007, 1:24:05
60-64 - Ben Harvie, 2007, 1:27:21
65-69 - Kenneth Ruane, 2006, 1:33:14
70-74 - Ino Cantu, 2006, 1:40:24
75-Over - Orville Kremmer, 2007, 1:56:16

Women's
14-Under - Joelle Harris, 2007, 2:24:04
15-19 - Sara Collazos, 2006, 1:31:27
20-24 - Kate Gorry, 2007, 1:22:13
25-29 - Autumn Ray, 2006, 1:23:33
30-34 - Dawn Domaschk, 2008, 1:23:04 (bumped Olya Perevalova, 2007, 1:25:06)
35-39 - Kimberly Hager, 2007, 1:21:36
40-44 - Heidy Lozano, 2007, 1:23:08
45-49 - Heidy Lozano, 2008, 1:24:12 (bumped Jody Berry, 2006, 1:32:49)
50-54 - Christie Lammers. 2007, 1:28:30
55-59 - Donna Sterns, 2008, 1:40:42 (bumped Alice Keelin, 2006, 1:45:17)
60-64 - Nancy Prejean, 2007, 1:38:25
65-69 - Ursula Spilger, 2006, 2:04:15
70-74 - Kay Duplichan, 2008, 2:16:25 (bumped Carol Cain, 2006, 3:07:57)
75-Over - Sadie Greenman, 2006, 2:52:08

Previously, the Houston Half Marathon was held at the 20-kilometer (20K) distance - and was the nation's second largest race at that distance - prior to 2006.

Koala / Luke's Half Marathon CHM Qualifying Standard

This is a complete list of all runners who met the Chevron Houston Marathon qualifying standard at the Koala Health and Wellness Centers / Luke's Locker Houston Half Marathon on Sunday, October 26.

A (+) indicates that the runner earned the Local Invited Runner invitation.
A ($) indicates that the runner had previously earned their invitation in an earlier event.
A (=) indicates that the runner did not meet the surrounding 19-county residency requirement.

Female Open (Standard - 1:30:08)
1:23:04 - Dawn Domaschk, 28, Houston+
1:23:21 - Diana Hurst, 34, Houston
1:26:07 - Jackie Miller, 27, Kingwood
1:26:41 - Autumn Ray, 28, Galveston
1:29:18 - Michelle Friedman, 24, Houston
1:29:25 - Jennifer Brown, 32, Houston

Female 40-49 (Standard - 1:33:20)
1:24:12 - Heidy Lozano, 45, Houston$
1:29:17 - Caroline Burum, 43, Houston+
1:30:20 - Anna Sumrall Helm, 42, Houston
1:30:35 - Sheila Carmody, 41, The Woodlands
1:31:22 - Helen Grant, 45, Houston

Female 50-59 (Standard - 1:41:43)
1:31:37 - Christie Lammers, 51, Houston+
1:33:15 - Suzanne Day, 51, Houston$
1:40:42 - Donna Sterns, 55, Sugar Land
1:41:11 - Billie-Kay Melanson, 55, Orange

Female 60-69 (Standard - 1:52:22)
1:42:53 - Nancy Prejean, 63, The Woodlands$

Male Open (Standard - 1:18:29)
1:09:13 - Luis Armenteros, 36, Houston$
1:11:49 - Colin Carroll, 23+
1:12:01 - Colin Wolfe, 28, The Woodlands
1:12:15 - Ray Martinez, 35, Houston
1:12:54 - Alex Moore, 25, Houston
1:13:31 - Gabriel Rodriguez, 30, La Porte
1:14:04 - Brett Riley, 37, Houston
1:14:55 - Michael Defee, 33, Vidor
1:15:39 - Jay Hilscher, 34, Round Rock=
1:17:32 - Abel Zavala, 30, Nacogdoches=

Male 40-49 (Standard - 1:20:29)
1:08:44 - Sean Wade, 42, Houston$
1:13:53 - Wilmer Bustillos, 43, Houston$
1:15:52 - Gerardo Mora, 42, Houston+
1:17:34 - Francisco Perez, 43, Houston
1:18:35 - Adam Jackson, 44, Cypress
1:19:58 - John Hill, 41, Kingwood

Male 50-59 (Standard - 1:26:44)
1:23:01 - Fernando Lopez, 50, Houston+
1:23:54 - Larry Tidwell, 52, Baytown
1:24:54 - Keith Willhelm, 54, Houston
1:26:07 - Philip Trumbly, 50, Houston

There was no runner that met the men's 60-69 or men's or women's 70-79 qualifying standards for this event.

Close Misses
0:16 - Ramiro Ramirez, 55, Houston, 1:27:00 (vs. 1:26:44)
0:26 - Bert Molina, 44, Sugar Land, 1:20:55 (vs. 1:20:29)
0:35 - Sarah Husbands, 32, Pearland, 1:30:43 (vs. 1:03:08)
0:38 - William Blancett, 33, Houston, 1:19:07 (vs. 1:18:29)
0:39 - Caroline Chamness, 43, Kingwood, 1:33:59 (vs. 1:33:20)
0:43 - Brad Hunt, 29, Sugar Land, 1:19:12 (vs. 1:18:29)

United Space Alliance 10-Miler CHM Qualifying Standard

This is a complete list of all runners who met the Chevron Houston Marathon qualifying standard at the United Space Alliance 10-Miler on Sunday, October 12.

A (+) indicates that the runner earned the Local Invited Runner invitation.
A ($) indicates that the runner had previously earned their invitation in an earlier event.
A (=) indicates that the runner did not meet the surrounding 19-county residency requirement.

Female Open (Standard - 1:07:39)
1:04:16 - Diana Hirst, 34, Houston+
1:04:33 - Mary Davies, 26, Houston
1:06:12 - Autumn Ray, 28, Galveston**
1:06:15 - Michelle Friedman, 24, Houston
1:07:11 - Jennifer Brown, 32, Houston

Female 40-49 (Standard - 1:10:15)
1:05:32 - Heidy Lozano, 45, Houston+
1:10:06 - Anna Sumrall Helm, 42, Houston

Female 50-59 (Standard - 1:16:33)
1:10:52 - Suzanne Day, 51, Houston+

Female 60-69 (Standard - 1:24:34)
1:20:02 - Nancy Prejean, 63, The Woodlands$

Male Open (Standard - 58:46)
0:51:36 - Richard Kimeli, 28=
0:53:39 - Luis Armenteros, 36, Houston+
0:54:58 - Alan Foolkes, 25, Lake Charles, La.=
0:55:24 - Junior Mitchell, 35, Channelview
0:55:35 - Ray Martinez, 35, Houston
0:56:07 - Gabriel Rodriguez, 30, La Porte
0:56:13 - Cole Dailey, 25, Houston
0:56:14 - Alex Moore, 25, Houston
0:56:27 - Brett Riley, 37, Houston
0:57:33 - Mahta Mesfun, 26, Houston
0:57:53 - Jason Foolkes, 30, Lake Charles, La.=
0:58:22 - Abel Zavala, 29, Nacogdoches

Male 40-49 (Standard - 1:00:28)
0:52:27 - Sean Wade, 42, Houston$
0:55:33 - Wilmer Bustillos, 43, Houston+
0:58:12 - Gerardo Mora, 42, Houston
0:58:54 - Adam Jackson, 44, Houston
1:00:17 - John Hill, 41, Kingwood$

Male 50-59 (Standard - 1:05:09)
1:00:55 - Steve Brammer, 57, Katy+
1:03:29 - Fernando Lopez, 50, Houston
1:04:28 - Larry Tidwell, 52, Houston
1:04:46 - David Washburn, 52, Houston
1:04:52 - Keith Willhelm, 54

Male 60-69 (Standard - 1:11:02)
1:08:14 - Ben Harvie, 61, Kemah$
1:10:22 - Rich Siemens, 68, Houston+

There was no runner that met the men's or women's 70-79 qualifying standard for this event.

Close Misses
0:08 - Helen Grant, 45, Houston, 1:10:23 (vs. 1:10:15)
0:19 - Alfredo Perales, 39, 59:05 (vs. 58:46)
0:24 - Billie-Kay Melanson, 54, Orange, 1:16:57 (vs. 1:16:33)
0:28 - Ann Kaltenbaugh, 43, 1:10:43 (vs. 1:10:15)
0:35 - Donna Sterns, 55, Sugar Land, 1:17:08 (vs. 1:16:33)

** Autumn Ray was mentioned by USA 10-Miler race director Jana Landry during the awards ceremony as living in Temple, but she was registered for the Houston Half Marathon as being from Galveston.

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Tri Goes Co-Ed

Finish Line Sports' Andy Stewart reports that the Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Tri, scheduled for June 28, 2009, will become a co-ed event saying that "many have asked for this."

The 300-meter pool swim, 10-mile bike and 3-mile run, which starts at the First Colony Aquatic Center, will be capped at 700 with a dual start in the 50-meter lanes.

2008-2009 Texas Half Marathon Winners

Men's Overall
8/ 3 - Prude Ranch Races - Popcorn Leonard, 1:40:36
8/24 - Hottest Half - Andrew Cook, 27, Flower Mound, 1:10:38
9/13 - Mayor's Half Marathon - Charlie Hennessey, Amarillo, 1:23:20
9/21 - Army-Dillo Half Marathon - Brantley Lutz, 1:09:49
10/ 4 - SPI Half Marathon Beach Run - Victor Lopez, 33, McAllen, 1:09:09
10/ 4 - West Texas Crossroads Half Marathon - Chris Mills, 25, 1:22:49
10/11 - Texas MedClinic Missions Half Marathon - Ridouane Harroufi, 1:11:06
10/11 - The Tyler Half - Warren Brown, 21, 1:21:53
10/11 - Huntsville Half Marathon - Juancarlos Vielma, 36, Houston, 1:15:47 (2007 winner)
10/18 - Marathon 2 Marathon Half Marathon - Vaughn Gibbs, 34, Katy, 1:15:32

Women's Overall
8/ 3 - Prude Ranch Races - Allegra Hobbs, 1:57:15 (2007 winner)
8/24 - Hottest Half - Becky Angeles, 31, 1:24:37
9/13 - Mayor's Half Marathon - Shannan O'Brien, 1:36:47
9/21 - Army-Dillo Half Marathon - Liza Hunter-Galvan, 1:25:43
10/ 4 - SPI Half Marathon Beach Run - Lizzy De La Garza, 24, Brownsville, 1:34:49
10/ 4 - West Texas Crossroads Half Marathon - Ivi Kerrigan, 38, 1:31:47
10/11 - Texas MedClinic Missions Half Marathon - Liza Hunter-Galvan, 1:19:31
10/11 - The Tyler Half - Megan Howell, 22, 1:41:04
10/11 - Huntsville Half Marathon - Adrienne Langelier, 26, Huntsville, 1:27:58 (2007 winner)
10/18 - Marathon 2 Marathon Half Marathon - Jennifer Brown, 32, Houston, 1:26:16

Men's Masters
8/ 3 - Prude Ranch Races - Mark Jones, 1:52:41
8/24 - Hottest Half - Tim Cooley, 44, 1:27:17
9/21 - Army-Dillo Half Marathon - Greg Worley, 1:18:07
10/ 4 - SPI Half Marathon Beach Run - Rafael Martinez, 54, Alamo, 1:18:07
10/ 4 - West Texas Crossroads Half Marathon - Wayne Chick, 55, Los Lunas, N.M., 1:24:32
10/11 - Texas MedClinic Missions Half Marathon - Victor Viesca, 1:13:29
10/11 - The Tyler Half - Bob Hepler, 46, 1:24:29
10/11 - Huntsville Half Marathon - Ron Mueller, 49, Sugar Land, 1:31:49
10/18 - Marathon 2 Marathon Half Marathon - Paul Salazar, 45, Austin, 1:24:07 (2007 overall)

Women's Masters
8/24 - Hottest Half - Fiona Green, 43, 1:32:43
9/21 - Army-Dillo Half Marathon - Deanna Savo, 1:34:47
10/ 4 - SPI Half Marathon Beach Run - Susan Cox, 52, Weslaco, 1:41:37
10/ 4 - West Texas Crossroads Half Marathon - Nanette Nelson, 41, Midland, 1:56:06
10/11 - Texas MedClinic Missions Half Marathon - Margo Braud, 1:36:27
10/11 - The Tyler Half - Donna Russell, 54, 1:46:04
10/11 - Huntsville Half Marathon - Lisa Tilton-McCarthy, 41, Houston, 1:40:10
10/18 - Marathon 2 Marathon Half Marathon - Cynthia Salazar, 44, Austin, 1:27:28 (2007 overall)

Upcoming Calendar
10/26 - Miracle Match Half Marathon (Waco)
10/26 - Koala Health and Wellness Centers / Luke's Locker Houston Half Marathon
11/ 2 - Dallas Running Club Half
11/ 8 - Buffalo Wallow Races Half Marathon (Lubbock)
11/ 9 - Fort Worth Half Marathon
11/16 - Rock N' Roll San Antonio Half Marathon
11/23 - Fort Worth Runners Club Mote in Motion Half Marathon

Locations
Army-Dillo Half Marathon (San Antonio)
Donut Stop Mayor's Half Marathon (Amarillo)
Hottest Half (Dallas)
Marathon 2 Marathon Half Marathon (Marathon)
Prude Ranch (Fort Davis)
SPI Half Marathon Beach Run (South Padre Island)
Texas MedClinic Missions Half Marathon (San Antonio)
West Texas Crossroads Half Marathon (Odessa)

Welcome ... Again!

It was more than a year ago that I decided to take my original "Houston Running" blog private for a multitude of reasons.

And for many of those same reasons, which I won't go in to, it will remain private.

When I was standing with Lance Phegley, my Runner Triathlete News and Inside Texas Running editor, at the United Space Alliance 10-Miler on Sunday, October 11, somebody (who I did not know) said that they wish that I still had "this blog" again.

As I was out on a long run on Saturday, I thought more seriously about bringing it back.

So here it is.

And if the quality isn't what I'm used to producing, I'll kill it in a heartbeat.

And whatever position that I take here, it doesn't represent any of my roles and responsibilities with HARRA, RTN, ITR, the Courier of Montgomery County, The Woodlands Running Club or the Seven Hills Running Club.

It only represents me and what I think - right, wrong or indifferent.