Houston Marathon Warmup Series 20K and 25K (Oct-Nov 2003)

I was able to improve on my times for both of these races this year.  I managed to average a 6:38 pace for the 20K and a 6:40 pace for the 25K. I was satisfied with my times. I did slow down quite a bit during the last part of the 25K and even entertained thoughts of stopping for a walk break.  The three loop course just seems so discouraging and makes it feel longer than what it really is. In the end I just kept up with my running but pushed really hard to maintain. Surprisingly, the next day I was not sore at all from the 25Krun as I was from the 20K run. There may be a lesson to be learned from this. Maybe more tempo runs that are a little longer. Results for the race can be found on Runner Triathlete News Website.

Tornados Cross Country Relay - Sept 2004

Our Fall series Tornados Cross Country Relay is coming up. The race which is a 4 x 2 mile relay is held along bucks bayou. Race start is at the corner of Memorial Drive and Sheppard, accross from St Thomas High School. This year the race promises to be bigger and better. Last years race was a great success and fun was had by all. Several running clubs were well represented. The post race beverages were excellent. St. Arnold's Brewery is one of the race sponsors and always pitches in with a keg of our favorite carbo-loading beverage. Race course conditions and weather were not the best but who cares when you are hanging out with some or the best people in Houston. See you there.