The Houston Running Zone

The ultimate podcast for runners in the Houston area, featuring the everyday runners who inspire us, clubs, gear, races and runcations. Houston “We’ve got the runs!”

From casual walker to ultra runner to creating a running community career with Sagrario Baca

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Instagram bacas18 Texas 10 Trail Racing Over Texas Fleet Feet Houston Achilles International Houston Goodr

09-26
35:55

Consistency and community equals weight loss from running with Kristian Saldivar Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Champions Running Association Cheering leads to motivationChevron Houston Marathon Ambassador Instagram grumblin_baldhtx

08-12
38:01

From a smoker with sleep apnea, to losing 90 pounds running with Jonathan Whitaker

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Coach to 5K appInstagram jonathan_therunningloco Running Alliance Sport Ambassador Texas Bridge Series Urban Locos Runners Balancing family and runningPacing Discount codes for Texas Bridge Series KM24JW05 KemahGA24JW05 GalvestonLP24JW10 La PorteTBS24JW10 Series

07-29
31:21

Balancing race directing: Seabrook, Texas Bridge Series and more, and running with Jeremy Fermo Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

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07-15
37:35

Community first, running second in run clubs with Daniel Dannug Champions Running Association

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Instagram ddannugchiro Started Champions Running Association Groups for 5K, 10K, Half and FullCommunity first running secondInjury preventionFamily, life, work, run balanceSocials for engagementTexas Independence Relay Big Sur Half Baked Goodness

07-01
36:20

Creating community, connections and fomo with Kelvon Yancey Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador Instagram yanceytheking ZFT Run Club Houston Running boom during lockdownMagic of running clubsCreating fomo, community and connectionsRuncationsPeace Runners 773 The only difference is the choice to do itStar Pizza

06-17
45:11

Running with Cancer: Overcoming the physical and mental struggle with Bill Thach

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Instagram handle neccancerbilltBattling stage 4 Neuroendocrine Carcinoma cancer since 2018Exercise is a great distractionBrazos Bend 50K Trail Racing Over Texas

06-05
43:21

Running saved my life with Amy Lee Creel, Aramco Houston Half Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)From a mile, to a half marathon bucket list, to becoming an with Aramco Houston Half Instagram amyleecreelAramco Houston Half Ambassador Running saved my lifeGroup runs as a groupNorthside Running and Tri Island Girl Tri The Giant Fish & Jonah: A Bible story from a unique perspective ​​What do you have to prove

01-08
36:24

Running clubs for community, consistency and Boston Qualifying with Louie Zuniga Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Chevron Houston Marathon AmbassadorInstagram captlourunsBoston MarathonBalancing a crazy scheduleCross training

12-29
35:15

From the gym, to the treadmill, to Boston qualifying with Casey Timme Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador Instagram handle caseythemotherrunner From the gym to the treadmill to marathonsFather used to run the Tenneco Houston MarathonProject repatPacing Houston at 3:30Houston Striders Houston Half Marathon Beast PacingTrail Racing Over Texas Habanero 50KBrazos Bend 50 milerGalveston Marathon The Woodlands Marathon T...

10-18
56:05

Supporting local with the Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Program

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Chevron Houston Marathon Run For a Reason Raised over $35 million to local charities since 1995Sole Loved The Faris Foundation Houston Area Parkinson Society Mental Health America of Greater Houston

09-18
46:11

From DNF to winning the Houston Marathon, Boston Marathon, and New York Marathon handcycling with Wendy Larsen

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Runner to handcyclistBoston Marathon winnerHouston marathon winnerWebsite Instagram As a kid doctors said not to participate in sportsCar accident in 2006, 20 leg surgeries Overcoming victim mentalityStubbornness worksWork with you body not against itAchilles Houston Team Catapult Qualified for bostonHiring a dieticianHiring a coachRace Across the WestOver...

09-05
48:20

From health challenges to new habits to international running with Jay Perkins Aramco Houston Half Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Instagram handle j_runs__Doctor suggested him to change his lifestyleChanging habitsWent vegan and now a flexitarianGetting consistent and motivatedHealthy and convenientGiving back to the community2nd year as a Aramco Houston Half Marathon AmbassadorToughest 10K Kemah Convention Center Chevron Houston Marathon events Mexico City Half MarathonRun clubsYoga

08-17
33:39

Three marathons in one year with the support of the running community with Sarah Alfaro Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Chevron Houston Marathon AmbassadorInstagram handle sarahalfaro New pandemic runnerFor mental healthAramco Half Marathon defer to running the fullRunners High Houston HalfRunning three marathons in one yearChicago MarathonEffort to make time to exerciseDedication with a support systemBerlin MarathonElevate your running to elevate your life with Sarah Manderscheid Chevron...

08-03
39:24

The fun chase of legacy status with Pattie Pena Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador Instagram handle run_salutation_ Coming up on her 10 year legacy statusFinding the pacer20 years of yogaSan Antonio Rock and Roll MarathonThe Woodlands MarathonMarine Corps MarathonLatinas Run Houston Ambassador Checking out run clubsChampions Running Association Runners and walkers

07-20
31:39

Running is the vehicle to the community with Blake Alderfer Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador Instagram alder.runFreaks run club Join a running clubTeam Catapult Scheduling running around other commitmentsMental healthFeeding your mind on a run with podcastsCrowd support at the race

07-06
52:06

It’s about the running experience, not just the goal with Rosa Perez Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Instagram handle roro.runs 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador 2023 marathon is about the experience, not just the goalGet to the finish line and enjoy the raceInspiring at least one person to start running and have funLatinas Run Houston Katy Area Running Club Runners High Champions Running Association Scheduling in running a week in advanceInsp...

06-16
49:17

The inclusive fun of run clubs with Hazkhett Zeledon-Pena

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Hazkhett on Instagram 5K to a Chevron Houston Marathon in one yearMental health, fun and swagZFT Run Club Walkers, couch to 5K, to runners, super inclusiveNo runner left behindBreaking through the walls in runningHeadphones in runningJourney to HoustonRun Houston Minute Maid Rodeo RunMaking time to runIt’s about the supportLatinas Run Houston Find yourself a ru...

04-19
26:00

It’s about the community not the finish line with Lisa Decker

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)Previous podcast episodeUltra running mindset with an ultra tribe with Lisa Decker 50K all the way to 100 milersDNF and not quittingStart to finishEnjoy watching finishersHere for funSnowdrop Ultra 55 hour race and relay Instagram handle ldkr5808 Tiktok account Trail Racing Over Texas Race credits from volunteeringJackalope Jam 6 hours to 100 hoursCold con...

03-20
36:30

The empowering journey from 2 miles to a Marathon with Grace Salsa Runner Bayou City Classic Ambassador

Text us interview suggestions (your phone number is kept private, to get a response leave your phone number/email)grace_salsarunner instagram Bayou City Classic registration Discount code Grace $8 offBCC Instagram page Started running in 2014Fleet Feet Sugarland thursday night runs2 miles to a half marathonHalf marathon training programRan in her moms honorKia Fort Bend USA Fit Half Marathon Aramco Half MarathonLululemon 10K Pacing don’t leave anyone behindChicago Mar...

02-14
30:29

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