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Don't call it a comeback! Once again, I'm joined by Emilia Benton who guest-hosts. In this episode, we discuss what I've been up to since running the Houston Marathon and also delve into what's been happening in the Houston running scene including the change to the local elite program for the Houston Marathon and the last minute change to the Houston Half Marathon course. I'm then joined by Houston Half pacer Sara Hudgens to chat through what race day looked like at this year's Hou Half.

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Meet Jay Perkins aka @j_runs_. A fixture on the Houston running scene, Jay first moved to Houston in 1998 but didn't get into running until about 2015. Now the co-captain of Black Men Run, Jay has run multiple half marathons, one full and is plotting his return to marathoning. Listen in as we talk about how he got started, what running has looked like for him these last few years (aka the pandemic) and what he's looking forward to. 
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Meet me - @vickyoddi. I will apologize in advance for the length of this episode but can't thank Emilia Benton 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.

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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.  

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In this week's episode, I sit down with my Houston Harriers training partners Emilia Benton, Veronica Goebel and Jessica Mayon 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. 

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Meet Sara Hudgens! I first met Sara maybe seven years ago through Lukes Locker and the Houston Marathon Ambassador program. She also paced the 1:45 group that I ran with at the Hou Half in October. 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! 

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