Wednesday, June 8, 2016

New Date- Summer Sizzler Race

Join the West Brazos Runners Club as we celebrate summer with a 3.5K and a 7K road race through the Lake Forest Subdivision of Lake Jackson.  Runners start at the Brazosport Christian School, head north on Willow Dr, turn west onto Forest Dr., circle through the Lake Forest subdivision and return to the start finish line.  the 3.5K is one loop.  The 7K is two loops.  Race will be timed and registrants will receive a race shirt.  Medals will be awarded for male and female, overall, masters, and 10 year age groups.  Funds will be donated to the local Salvation Army.

When:  July 23rd- race starts at 7:30 am. 
Race day registration at 7:00 am.

Where: 200 Willow Dr. Lake Jackson, Texas 77566
Parking at Brazosport Christian School

What:  A 3.5K course or do two loops for a 7K race

Registration at:  www.thedriven.net/summersizzler

Friday, April 8, 2016

Nola, the best way to see the town!

Sunday, February 28th was the 2016 Rock n Roll Marathon in New Orleans.  They ran a special and I signed up over a year in advance for the price of $50.  Many Texas Beef Team members signed up as well, and I saw them on the course and after the race.  From my area, we had atleast 20 people travel to the amazing home of Jazz music and Creole food, known as Nola.  I spent time touring the French quarter, the Jackson Square, St. Thomas Cathedral and the French market.  I enjoyed a brunch at the Soul of Two Sisters and a beignet at CafĂ© Demond.  But the best part was the race.  I ran the half marathon with friends and really had a great run.  The weather was great, low humidity and beautiful skies.  I had to watch my footing as there were many cracks in the roads at the first half of the course, but it was such a fun event, I didn't mind one bit.  The after party was at the Park and they had plenty of chocolate milk, Gatorade, bananas, snacks and Michelob ultra.  I ran in my beef tank, with my new Skechers Go Run Forza tennis shoes. I tracked my race with the Garmin Forerunner 310XT which gave me accurate time, distance, and pace.  My finish was in 2:07:16 and I was happy with the event, the trip, and the amazing city. 

Summer Sizzler Race



The Summer Sizzler is being cancelled this morning due to the weather, radar shows rain and lightning through 9:30 am in Lake Jackson. We will work to reschedule to another date, hopefully in July. Runner safety is the most important aspect, with the rain and lightning this morning, it is best to cancel and reschedule.

 
 
 
 
Join the West Brazos Runners Club as we celebrate the start of summer with a 3.5K and a 7K road race through the Lake Forest Subdivision of Lake Jackson.  Runners start at the Brazosport Christian School, head north on Willow Dr, turn west onto Forest Dr., circle through the Lake Forest subdivision and return to the start finish line.  the 3.5K is one loop.  The 7K is two loops.  Race will be timed and registrants will receive a race shirt.  Medals will be awarded for male and female, overall, masters, and 10 year age groups.  Funds will be donated to the local Salvation Army.

When:  June 4th- race starts at 7:30 am. 
    Race day registration at 6:30 am.

Where: 200 Willow Dr. Lake Jackson, Texas 77566
Parking at Brazosport Christian School

What:  A 3.5K course or do two loops for a 7K race

Registration at:  www.thedriven.net/summersizzler

Thanks to our Sponsors for making this event possible:






Friday, January 29, 2016

Chevron Marathon 2016

The Chevron Marathon is still my favorite Marathon race.  I have 9 Marathon or longer race finishes under my belt.  The Houston course is great as it travels around the entire city, with crowd support on almost the entire route.  It's known as a flat and fast course.  And as far as hills, there is one overpass and a small section of rollers known as the Allen parkway rollers towards the end of the race.  The race expo is amazing.  There are many vendors and loads of information on other races.  The amount of freebies given away has gone down in recent years, though.  I did stop at the Skechers store as they were the sponsor of the event.  I did something I never do and bought a new running shoe.  I always run in the Asic Kayano as it gives me the stability I need with my broken foot issues.  I explained this to the Skechers salesman and he suggested I try the Forza- which they had a special model specific with the race event colors and Houston 2016 on the shoe.  It provides the stability of the Kayano but in a much lighter shoe.  I've run some shorter distance runs in the Forza and love it.  I need to try out a long distance run and see how it holds up.  The Asic Kayano has a lot of cushion so they provide great support for 20 mile runs.  This year I stayed at the Hilton of the Americas next door to the convention center which was very convenient with the crosswalk from the hotel to the convention center.  Our group met at the convention center for pre-race photos.  It was cold so we waited as long as we could inside, before heading to our Corral.  I had no time goals this time and decided to take it easy and run with friends and enjoy the run rather than a sufferfest.  The weather was perfect for running, cool and sunny!  I really enjoyed hanging with my running buddies and stayed with friends the whole race.  26+ miles is still work, even if you train properly so I was pretty wore out by the end.  The hotel allowed for late check out so I had time to take a shower after the race.  We met up with friends at a nearby restaurant: Guadalajara Del Centro, had some good Mexican food and overpriced margaritas. My final finish time was a 4:31:55 which is not anywhere near a PR but I had so much fun.  I am blessed to enjoy such a great sport.  #ChevronMarathon  #AsicsKayano  #SkechersPerformance #TexasBeefTeam