Category: running

2022 Aramco Houston Half Marathon Recap: Almost Normal

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by runoutofthebox

Lining up in the A Corral for the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on January 16, 2022 felt like a victory over COVID-19, over trauma, and over every obstacle that conspired to keep me from crossing the start. But I did...Read More

Top Gifts for Runners (2021)

Posted on November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 by runoutofthebox

What are the best gifts for runners this year? Whether you’ve got a significant other, bestie, or work friend you need to buy for, you’ve come to the right place to find gift ideas for runners. This year, I’m rounding...Read More

Brooks Ghost 14 Review: Smooth Ride

Posted on August 31, 2021November 24, 2021 by runoutofthebox

If you’re at all like me, you cringe when your favorite running shoe comes out in a new version. As someone who was badly burned by an “upgrade,” I definitely get nervous. So far, Brooks hasn’t let me down with...Read More

How to Survive Summer Runs

Posted on July 23, 2021July 11, 2021 by runoutofthebox

Summer running is hard enough, but in the Houston area? "Brutal" is an understatement some days. The heat and humidity slow your runs, sometimes to what feels like a crawl. It's all I can do to survive summer runs, when...Read More

Racing Again! The Nick Gary Foundation 5K Recap

Posted on September 28, 2020February 3, 2022 by runoutofthebox

It seems like forever since I last lined up at a start line, anxious and excited, joking with other runners. But that's exactly what I found myself doing on Saturday morning in Texas City at The Nick Gary Foundation 5K....Read More