I started running casually in 2012. Couch to 5K, then 10K, and within about 8 months a half marathon. By the time 2014 rolled around …
The Summer Of Nothing
Why you, yes YOU, should join a run group!
Fun fact about me, I like to run alone. I have trained for 10+ marathons all by myself, just as happy as can be. I …
How Do I Love HOU? Let Me Count the Ways.
This year will be my 10th year partaking in Houston Marathon weekend in some way. Started with the 5k back in 2013, the full from …
Injured? Or Just Over 50? Guest Post By Ginny Ebben
(Written sometime in 2020) The last few years have been the equivalent to an athlete’s soul searching. I’m 52, tipping mightily towards 53. Growing up …
The McDade Night Raid by Chad Swim
On June 19, 2021 Sonic athlete Chad Swim raced the McDade Night Raid in McDade, Texas. This is a 49 mile gravel race through the …
It’s Fine, I’m Fine, Everything’s Fine
This post is a little bit race report, a little bit of a cautionary tale and little bit just the story of a crazy weekend. …
My Experience With COVID-19 — Guest Post by Rachael Howard
It started with a cough. At least, that was what I was thought would be the first symptom of COVID-19. By June 1st, 2020, there …
Whether You Believe You Can Or Believe You Can’t, You’re Right
Way way back in the long ago days of fall of 2019 I was training for my 6th Houston Marathon and shooting for a BQ …
My First, Last and Only 50K Trail Race: The Keeping It Real Report
Last fall I signed up for an ultra trail race. Why? Mostly because my friends were doing it. In fact our team name for sign …
A Shoe Review For You! By A Regular Person
Full disclaimer, I know almost nothing about shoes. I don’t work in shoes, I have never worked in shoes, I just wear shoes. And really …