
The Houston Running Zone
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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!”
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United States
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
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!”
Language:
English
Contact:
281-480-0184
Email:
keithschreiter@gmail.com
Episodes
The inclusive fun of run clubs with Hazkhett Zeledon-Pena
4/19/2023
Hazkhett on Instagram
5K to a Chevron Houston Marathon in one year
Mental health, fun and swag
ZFT Run Club
Walkers, couch to 5K, to runners, super inclusive
No runner left behind
Breaking through the walls in running
Headphones in running
Journey to Houston
Run Houston Minute Maid
Rodeo Run
Making time to run
It’s about the support
Latinas Run Houston
Find yourself a running group
Just go for a run, don’t think too hard about it
Trail Racing Over Texas
The Cowtown Marathon and ultra
Duration:00:26:00
It’s about the community not the finish line with Lisa Decker
3/20/2023
Previous podcast episode
Ultra running mindset with an ultra tribe with Lisa Decker
50K all the way to 100 milers
DNF and not quitting
Start to finish
Enjoy watching finishers
Here for fun
Snowdrop Ultra 55 hour race and relay
Instagram handle ldkr5808
Tiktok account
Trail Racing Over Texas
Race credits from volunteering
Jackalope Jam 6 hours to 100 hours
Cold conditions motivate and create a good story
Accountability with friends
Memorial Park
Encouraging all paces
Meg Eckert
Go out and try something new
Barkley Marathons
Duration:00:36:30
The empowering journey from 2 miles to a Marathon with Grace Salsa Runner Bayou City Classic Ambassador
2/14/2023
grace_salsarunner instagram
Bayou City Classic registration
Discount code Grace $8 off
BCC Instagram page
Started running in 2014
Fleet Feet Sugarland thursday night runs
2 miles to a half marathon
Half marathon training program
Ran in her moms honor
Kia Fort Bend USA Fit Half Marathon
Aramco Half Marathon
Lululemon 10K
Pacing don’t leave anyone behind
Chicago Marathon
Bayou City Classic powered by Lululemon
Saucony
Star Pizza
Duration:00:30:29
Running in memory and the future with Adriauna Davis
1/27/2023
Founder of the Harmonie Grace Foundation
Black Men Run
Walking to release stress and meeting others in the same situation
Starting with one mile at a time
Harmonie Grace annual 5K
Getting from 3 miles to 9 miles
No person left behind
Scheduling runs around a changing work schedule
Latinas Run Houston
Lululemon 5K/10K
Running community
People of Memorial Park
London Marathon
Duration:00:20:44
Journey from runners to race directors with Jeremy and William Fermo
1/6/2023
Previous episodes
Walker to YouTube ultra runner celebrity with Jeremy Fermo
Bringing big city experience to smaller cities with William Fermo 3 Bros Running Co
3 Bros Running YouTube channel
Facebook page
Instagram
TikTok
From runners to race directors
All the lead up to race day
Surprise expenses
Barrides and police expenses
Shirts and medals
How many runners do you need to break even
Bring big city race experiences to small towns
Shannon Race 5K and 10K
Big Pumpkin Race 5K and Kids K
Working on a Half Marathon
Economic impact of a race
Salina Crossroads Marathon
Race consulting
American Trail Association Conference
Trail Racing Over Texas
The Running Event
Running USA
Chicago Marathon
New York City Marathon
Carbon plate shoes
Sustainability
Diversity in racing
Younger demographic
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Face behind the brand
Video vs static posts
Engaging the audience
Short form to attract, long form to tell the story
Booze Dust
How Filipino are you
LindenXTwo Coffee
3 Bros shirts and hats for sale
Duration:00:44:05
5 things I learned about nutrition while recovering from an Eating Disorder with Rebecca Wied Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
12/20/2022
Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
Blog 5 things I learned about nutrition while recovering from an eating disorder
1 Your body can not run on empty
2 Carbs are not to be feared
3 Post run nutrition is essential
4 Hydration is key
5 All foods fit
Tipping point to make a change
Warning signs
Instagram handle
Silo District Marathon
Chevron Houston Marathon
What makes it special
70.3 Ironman Waco
Shalane Flanigan
Boston Marathon
Duration:00:26:03
Elevate your running to elevate your life with Sara Manderscheid Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador
11/16/2022
First ran Aramco Half Marathon in 2020
2nd year as a Chevron Houston Ambassador to promote and have fun
Running community
Chicago Marathon
Marathon weekend fun
Corporate job to run coach
2019 quit to find something fulfilling
Running camp to give her ideas
Certified running coach
Love helping people feel confident
Seeing their hard work pay off
Elevate Your Running podcast
Instagram
Sara Instagram
Working on something that you love
Running affects other parts of your life
Coaching is for everyone
Start with run walking
Boston qualifier
Ultra runners
Requirements
Committed
Work hard
Show up
Have fun
Don’t set yourself up for failure
Meet yourself where you’re at
What can you make time for
None of us have time
Stick with the same schedule
Austin Myers partner in podcast
Looking for community and training
Elevated moments
Share a moment or win for the week
Can be something that didn’t go well but you learned from it
Celebrate your wins
Focus on what’s working
Momentum building
More confidence
Common obstacles to overcome
We get in our head
Lean in to what you know
Believe in yourself
Benefits of easy running
Sara Hall
Abbott World Marathon Majors
Duration:00:35:04
2 fun races 1 great cause with Kathi Mahon and Hunter Heidtke, Alex's 5K, Autism Speaks
10/13/2022
Alex’s 5K and Kids K
November 5th
McGregor park
12th anniversary
Saint Arnold
Real food
Kids program and 1K
Susan Cita super volunteer
$180,000 raised
Autism Speaks Houston
Avondale House
Westview School
Previous episode
Awards
Cash for overall winners
Age group awards hand painted tiles
Register here
Autism Speaks Kids K, 5K, 8K
November 13th
Sugarland Town Center
Previous episode
Kids activities
Local breweries
Register here
Be as inclusive as possible
Be more empathetic
Be self reflective about our biases
Small acts of kindness
Be kind
Reward for participating in both races
Details coming soon
Duration:00:26:30
Social running for inclusivity with Chevron Houston Marathon Ambassador Glenda Newman
9/15/2022
Making time to run as a mom
Staying motivated over the pandemic
Kung Fu Running Club with FFP Running Clubs
New runners come on out
Latinas Run
Lululemon 10K tour
El Tiempo meat market for authentic tacos
Team Catapult
Running without a stroller for personal time
Alter Ego Running
Nuun Hydration ambassador
Houston Marathon Training Kick Off Party
2023 Chevron Houston Marathon takeovers, January 3rd
Runner safety tip
Wear a light at night
Follow Glenda on Instagram
Runners of Hou podcast
The Running Grind podcast
Duration:00:30:00
From 6 months of training to the 6th year running the Houston Marathon with Veronica Goebel
8/24/2022
Chevron Houston Marathon ambassador
Making time to run around family time
Treadmill running
Stress reliever
Instagram handle vgoebruns
6 month training for Chevron Houston Marathon
Starts with 3 miles
6th year running the marathon
First marathon memories
Takeover tuesday on Instagram
Fun along the course
Champions Running Association
Houston Harriers
Burnout
Hiring a coach
Run in numbers for safety
Private on Strava
Aftershokz
Duration:00:47:59
How the RRCA empowers the running community with RRCA President George Rehmet
7/6/2022
Over 1500 races
Including over 150 marathons and ultras
President of the Road Runners Clubs of America, RRCA
Featured speaker at the HARRA summer banquet
Dolphin South End Runners
RRCA State Rep 199-2004
RRCA Outstanding RRCA State Rep of the Year 2001 and 2009
RRCA Western Region Director 2015
RRCA VP 2018
RRCA President 2020 and 2022
All about the RRCA
Insurance
Coaching certification
Race director certification
Club resources
Kids run the nation grants
Runner friendly community (including Houston)
June Harris with HARRA
Deena Kastor
Mammoth Track Club
RRCA Convention March 2023
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Run the Sun 8K
Swim from Alcatraz
Bay Area Running Club BARC
Safety tips
Creating diversity
Start small
Inclusion with Ainsley’s Angels
Marine Corps Marathon
Napa Valley Marathon
Boston Marathon
New York Marathon
Big Sur Marathon
Chicago Marathon
Huntsville Marathon
Anchorage RunFest
Duration:00:54:23
Community of running and the Saint Arnold Art Car 5K with Eric Lindberg
6/8/2022
On Your Left Marketing and Events
Started events in Fort Worth
After run beers 13 years ago
Sponsorship activation with Rahr and Sons
Oktoberfest 5K
Saint Arnold Santo de Mayo 5K 2014
Community vs running alone
Social runs in between races
Flying Saucer and Saint Arnold
Supply chain issues
Working on new formulas to make it work
Started running in 2000
Qualified for Boston
100 miles a month
Saint Arnold Art Car 5K April 2, 2023
Creating an awesome race experience
Band above the start line
Beer Garden
Party stage
Featuring different cars each year
Launching Art Car week
Food included
Beer included
Pint Glass
Medals in a series
5 years and rebrand
Looking to add a 10K for the 10th year
Fundraised over $125,000 for the Greater Northside Management District
Support the small community races in between the big races
Volunteer when possible
Support your local running clubs
Duration:00:28:18
9 months of 5K movement with Dr Alexia McClerkin
5/18/2022
Wanting to do a 5K every month while pregnant
While in nursing school
Not just about running
It’s not just a hobby it’s a movement
Hosts 5K Mamas Fun Run to raise funds every Mother’s Day
Turned into over 20 races, 10Ks, triathlons, half marathons
Benefits of working out during pregnancy
Quarterly workshops for overall health
Instagram handle 9monthsof5K
Run Live a Dive Half Marathon
Aramco Half Marathon
Princess Half Marathon
Niagara Falls Half Marathon
Shout out to Snowdrop Ultra 55 race
Chevron Houston Marathon interview
Duration:00:23:32
Bringing big city race experiences to smaller cities with William Fermo and Mike Moss 3 Bros Running Co
3/9/2022
3 Bros Running Co YouTube
Houston Marathon pacing
Never say anything negative
Found a need for races in the golden triangle area
If not who and when
First race Orange, Texas May 14th
Shannon’s Run 5K/10K
Rock concert t-shirt
Iram Leon episode
What make a great race
Supporting local business
Using ORARC Signs, Trophies and Engraving “Helping Our Special Needs Clients Help Themselves” for overall awards
Beaumont Enterprise article
What to have and not have at a race
Duration:00:34:39
Oldest running 10K in Texas, Bayou City Classic (and 5K) with Joe and Hope Sellers
2/26/2022
Bayou City Classic 10K and 5K
Saturday March 5th
10K and 5K distances
45th running of the 10K
New - Finishers Medal for 10K and 5K
Getting feedback from the runners
Served on the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA), Bayou City Road Runners (BCRR) and Houston Striders boards
After party
Saint Arnold beer
Coffee cake, tacos, Dave's Killer bread bars, chips, cookies, crackers, all prepackaged
Houston Dynamo kick booth
Blues Brothers band
Centipede awards
Costume awards
Route
Starts at City Hall and safely uses Allen Parkway
Raising over $610,000 to the Houston Parks Department
All volunteer organization
Giving back to the community
Road Runners Club of America RRCA
10K State Championship
High quality tech shirt at packet pickup
First weekend of March, no spring break conflicts
Volunteers needed by post race area
Duration:00:26:21
Ultra fundraising with an ultra relay team with Isaac Fox
2/9/2022
Snowdrop Ultra 55 Hour Race and Relay
Captained top relay team for miles and fundraising
Couch to Half Marathon in 4 weeks
To help lose weight
Running friends peer pressure
Charity miles 300 miles in a month
25 miles Cactus Rose relay team
Bandara 50K first ultra
Rocky 50 miler
Snowdrop Ultra 100 miles solo
Focused on fundraising
Increase donation if he ran over 100
Increase donation if he ran over 150
Smarter to relay to increase donations
Not just a relay team, wanting to be the first place fundraising team
Commiting relay team members to raising $1000 per person
Some exceed, some won
Creative fundraising ideas
Pick the party dress to run at New Year’s Eve
Karen started, then Charlie was included to run in the dress
PR half marathon incentive to increase donation
Overcoming issues and still making it happen
Cypress Running Club
Cypress Wolf Pack
Pushing his team to help the race pass the $100,000 mark
Team member John
Snowdrop Foundation mission
Inspiration “Dear Chelsey”
Donates his solo buckles to his top donor
Matching gifts from employers
Duration:00:30:10
Walker to YouTube ultra runner celebrity with Jeremy Fermo
2/2/2022
Started 2009 as a walker
Founded Golden Triangle Strutters
Wanting an all-inclusive running club of all paces
Angie’s Half Marathon
2013 started the Goku Runner YouTube channel
360 camera
2020 Chevron Houston Marathon video clip (24:13 cameo appearance)
Marathon food TikTok video (2.6 million views)
You don’t have to be the typical runner's body or speed to be a runner
Anyone can be a runner
Now an ultra runner
Trail Racing Over Texas
Unique swag
Co founded a new running company
3 Bros Running Company
Youtube channel
Bringing big city races to small towns
First race in Orange, Texas
Wanting everyone to have fun
Full race experience
Music
Swag
Warm up
Chip timing
Start line
Announcing
Cheer stations
Duration:00:39:25
Ultra running mindset with an ultra tribe with Lisa Decker
1/26/2022
Lisa Decker on Instagram
50K, 100K, 50 milers and 100 mile runs
Making time to train
Coaching around work schedules
Tommy Gulch
Houston Area Trail Runners
Trail Racing Over Texas
Community makes the races
The positive cult addiction of trail running with Rob Goyen podcast episode
Snowdrop Ultra 55 Hour Race and Relay
Fireball
Mindset around the back of the pack
You don’t have to run the entire race
Just start and walk
Continue to increase
Find a long cutoff time or longer distance with a long cutoff
Take your time and have fun
Jeremy Hanson
Blaze Trails
Christina Labay
Torchy’s Tacos Secret Menu
Saint Arnold Juicy IPA
Triple Crown of 200s
Courtney Dauwalter
Duration:00:27:47
Running every single street in Houston with Brandin LeBlanc
1/5/2022
everysinglestreethouston on Instagram
Running every street in Houston
Heatmap with Strava
CityStrides
2800+ streets currently 21%
13,216 streets in Houston
Cowtown Ultra
Chevron Houston Marathon
Team Catapult
FFP Running Clubs
CityCentre Running Club
Freaks Run Club
Houston Area Road Runners Association HARRA
Running community and clubs are the real sponsors
Brooks Running Ghost
Barbecue Inn
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Goodson’s Cafe
Thanks for the introduction Lillian
Duration:00:36:07
Running stroller victory laps and surviving cancer with Iram Leon
12/8/2021
Featured on ESPN, Runner’s World, Today Show, NBC nightly news, Wall Street Journal, Houston Chronicle...
11 year brain cancer survivor
10 year survival rate is 12%
Training for his 2nd marathon, grand mal seizure
Decker Challenge Half Marathon
Austin Marathon qualified for Boston
Running with the stroller to spend time with his 4 year old daughter
Winning The Gusher Marathon media coverage
30 races with the stroller within 3 years
ESPN E:60 video
Running all the stroller races again without the stroller
Final race La Porte Half Marathon
Original blog post running La Porte
Houston Chronicle article running La Porte
It’s all about health
Favorite race is always the next one
Duration:00:31:01