Runners of HOU

What a week. A world indoor record in the men’s 1,500m yesterday, the RAK Half Marathon tonight and the Olympics are almost over. I have all the opinions about what’s going on in Beijing but have shared only a few. Do you want to hear them next week?

Runners of HOU Newsletter #39

Minus the rain in the forecast, the temperatures for morning runs this weekend look beautiful. And if you’re looking for something to do indoors, there’s plenty of track and Olympic action on TV this weekend.

Runners of HOU Newsletter #38

I wrote this week’s newsletter while watching the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics! It was a big week for me. I finally sat down Wednesday to record my own running story for the podcast.

Runners of HOU Newsletter #37 As I write this week’s newsletter, I’m watching the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics! It was a big week for me. I finally sat down Wednesday to record my own running story for the podcast.

Meet me - Vicky Oddi, the host of the Runners of HOU podcast. I will apologize in advance for the length of this episode but can't thank enough for her guest-hosting duties. In this episode, we discuss how I first got into running, my collegiate experience as a pole vaulter and how that eventually led to my focus on distance running. We also chat about my extensive background in the running industry that includes stints at USA Track & Field, NBC Olympics, the Houston Marathon and Komen Houston. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runners-of-hou/id1548622863?i=1000549952271

Two weeks post-race and everything is starting to sink in. Have you finalized any new race plans? Or, if you are like this week’s guest, have you run any races since Houston?!

Runners of HOU Newsletter #36 Two weeks post-race and everything is starting to sink in. Have you finalized any new race plans? Or, if you are like this week’s guest, have you run any races since Houston?! 🎧 PODCAST: Regina Massingill Regina Massingil got her start in 2013, quickly ran her first marathon, ventured into the ...

Meet Regina Massingill. She got her start in 2013, quickly ran her first marathon, ventured into the world of Ironman and tried her hand at trail racing. Listen in as we talk about how she got started, how the pandemic led her to chase FKTs and what it was like to run two marathons and a 133 mile FKT over three consecutive weekends. I still can't believe all the stories Regina shared...she's crazy, amazing and such a talented runner.
https://anchor.fm/runnersofhou/episodes/46--Regina-Massingill-e1dh188

Idk about you but I’m still trying to wrap my head around last weekend…Only 358 days until the next Houston Marathon! 🤪

Runners of HOU Newsletter #35 Has anyone recovered from last weekend’s Houston Marathon yet? Body, mind, soul? The book is still out on me. My body feels like it has recovered but the rest is still tbd. What I do know is that it was an amazing day for running in Houston. (Full recap to come at a later date.)

T minus 10 days to go until the ! In this week's episode, I sit down with my Houston Harriers training partners Emilia, Veronica and Jessica to chat about all things related to the Houston Marathon. We talk through how our training has gone, what are plans and goals are and so much more.
https://anchor.fm/runnersofhou/episodes/45--Vicky--Emilia--Veronica-and-Jessica-talk-all-things-Houston-Marathon-e1citne

Meet Sara Hudgens! In this episode, we talk about how she first got into running, what it was like when she ran Boston, NYC, Chicago and CIM, how she got to run through the desert with The Speed Project and what that was like, and what it was like to work for Strava. And make sure you wish this Christmas baby a Happy Birthday on Saturday!
https://anchor.fm/runnersofhou/episodes/44--Sara-Hudgens-e1c2t5m

Meet May Shek! May first started running in 2009 after moving to Canada for work as a way to expand her friend group. In this episode, we talk about how May went from hating PE to loving running, why she signed up for her first marathon, why finding the right coach is important - FYI she is currently working with Get Running Coaching Services and pro runner and coach Neely Spence Gracey - and why paying it forward is important. https://anchor.fm/runnersofhou/episodes/43--May-Shek-e1bpgc1

Meet Daniel Dannug! A sports chiropractor and acupuncturist by day, Daniel is also the co-founder of the Champions Running Association as well as a lululemon and Houston Marathon Ambassador. In this episode, we talk about how Daniel first got into running, why he felt the need to form the Champions group, what it took to go from 2 hour half marathons to a 1:35! and why he keeps going. https://bit.ly/3dyCbM3

I did it. I finally signed up to run a full marathon. In this episode, I will talk about what got me to this point, why I finally signed up and what I hope to achieve at the 2022 Houston Marathon.

https://anchor.fm/runnersofhou/episodes/41--Vicky-runs-Houston-e1b4d9g