I'm in Houston.  I don't qualify as a "runner" yet but I'm getting there.  I am currently training for a 5k.  And then I plan to decide whether I will train for a marathon.

Any suggestions?

I usually run local trails and along drainage canals in the Baytown area. I try to go to Memorial's Ho Chi Mihn Trails at least once a week. This coming Saturday I hope to be able to run with Houston Trail Runners Extreme @ Memorial.
Trunx- You run trails? Anybody else?

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We run up to 20 miles at times. We always loop back toward the parking lot every hour or so. This Sat. will be my first time back running with the group in about eight months. It will be fun.

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I have ran the trails there but no races. I will be running the Rocky Racoon 50K in November.

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I totally forgot that this group was here.  You would have solved my minor dillema.

Here's the story.  I completed the C25k and ran a 5k in Galveston last weektime 35:32.  Now I plan to start training for the Houston Marathon on Tuesday.  I know I could attempt the half-marathon but I am turning 30 and I thought I'd go all out.  But I don't have the money to join a marathon training program.  So I purchased Hal Higdon's bookwhich is greatand I am going at this alone.<br /><br />Here is where you come in.  Is there any area groups that I can do long runs with on the weekends? <br /><br />I currently do my short runs at the gym and my long runs on a neighborhood track.  Overall, my experience with training alone as been great.  I love running alone, and my family normally accompanies me at the track for my long runs.<br /><br />Ok...I will wait for your feedback.  Thanks.<br /><br />--

Dana

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Thanks.  I am minutes from Hobby.  I may check this group out.  I'm not familiar with the area but the directions seem un-complicated. 

Please add other suggestions if you have them.

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I use a Garmin Forerunner 305. Look it up. It works great. It would be nice to run on a golf course. Where in Clear Lake is this course? Are they still using it for golf? Whenever you can avoid the concrete and hit the trails. The Seabrook trails are nice.

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