A running community of positivity and growth through group runs and coaching, on Houston’s Northside
05/13/2026
We celebrated TWO years of our Monday and Wednesday morning run! This is shaded, 4 mile route, and ends deliciously with coffee. ☕️
Interested in hopping in for a run? Run takes off at 8:30 a.m.! We’d love to see you.
05/11/2026
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05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the strong, resilient, hardworking, mother runners!! You are special and we hope you realize how inspiring you are. 🥂
05/08/2026
Ever thought about visiting one of Northside’s long runs? We’d love to have you and meet you!! Our group has athletes that run every day of the week, but our official group long run is on Saturday mornings in The Woodlands!
Most groups meet at 5 or 6 a.m. and we have all paces and distances. Then, many hang for coffee and post-run chats after. DM us for the meet up spot if you’d like to visit!
05/02/2026
Huge congratulations to these awesome ladies who crossed the finish line! Their amazing vibes for sure helped with it being a record breaking day!
And a special note of congratulations to for completing her sixth world major star!
We are honored to share this incredible story about one of our volunteers at IRONMAN Texas. If you saw Roland Panjaitan serving at our aid station, chances are you noticed him in very soggy black socks and no shoes. That’s because during his shift, he saw an athlete in need and, without hesitation, gave her his shoes. He didn’t know her story at the time—only that he was an athlete too, and wanted to help someone else reach the finish line.
While Brenda Sofia Schaupp’s shoes broke mid-race, Roland happened to be wearing his lucky s, the same pair that carried him across the finish line at IRONMAN Texas 2024. Those shoes have now helped two athletes finish strong.
After Brenda’s huge 1st place age group finish, she made her way back to find Roland and return the shoes, something he never expected. It gave them the chance to laugh, hug, and capture a special photo together.
Roland is excited for his story to be shared and hopes it inspires people to help one another.
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04/17/2026
It’s almost go time!!! Check out our Spotlight on !! Good luck to all our athletes tomorrow! 👏🏽
Eric Ortiz began his triathlon journey in May 2025 and quickly discovered a passion for testing his limits through endurance sport. IRONMAN Texas will be his first full Ironman.
His path to the start line came together in a unique way. After completing his third sprint triathlon, someone suggested Ironman, and the idea stuck. Eric works for a company connected to Tellepsen, the event’s general contractor, and with their encouragement he helped launch a triathlon club they would support. He will proudly race in a Tellepsen tri suit, grateful for the people who helped inspire the journey.
At the heart of it all is family. Watching his daughters work hard in gymnastics and pursue their own goals gave Eric a deeper reason to commit. When he encourages them to push beyond their limits, he wants them to see him doing the same. Taking on Ironman means stepping far outside his comfort zone and leading by example.
04/17/2026
We are rounding out our Ironman Texas Spotlight!! Next up - Charlie Hill 👏🏼
Charlie has loved running since high school, but it was only a few years ago after college that he began racing seriously. Since then, he has completed more than 10 marathons and now finds himself lining up for some kind of race nearly every weekend. His passion for competition and steady drive to improve have quickly made racing a way of life.
Over the past year, Charlie has expanded into triathlon, starting completely from scratch with no real cycling or swimming background. He is now training for IRONMAN Texas, which will be his second full Ironman.
Looking ahead, Charlie’s goals are to qualify for all six World Marathon Majors and ultimately race at the Ironman World Championship in Kona. With his consistency and determination, he is just getting started.
04/17/2026
IronMan Texas Spotlight - 🎉
Ashten Parra recently crossed the finish line of her first Half Ironman in an impressive time of 5:49:33, a race she describes as one of the best days of her life. That performance reflects the dedication, grit, and heart she brings to every challenge she takes on.
Beyond her own training, Ashten has loved helping train others through the Northside community, encouraging athletes to chase goals of their own. Now, she is excited to take on her next big challenge at IRONMAN Texas.