The Huntsville Item, Huntsville, TX

Several runners on hand for Huntsville Half Marathon
Nearly 500 runners and walkers from 60 different cities and several states were in Huntsville for the 31st Hillcrest Huntsville Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk on Saturday.
Deadline quickly approaching for Hillcrest Huntsville Half Marathon
The early entry deadline for the Hillcrest Huntsville Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk is Saturday. The entry fees go up after that.
Learning the running lingo
Just like any other sport, running has its own lingo. So, if you are a runner or you want to converse with a runner, you need to learn the lingo.
Running shorts: Add variety to your running routine
Very few runners actually maintain a running routine over the long haul. Most start and stop their routine. They let excuses and other priorities get in the way of their running. Part of the problem is that their running routine becomes so routine that it becomes boring and lacks a challenge. That’s when you need to add variety to your running routine.
Runners set to defend titles
Juancarlos Vielma and Adrienne Langelier are set to defend their titles at the Hillcrest Huntsville Half Marathon on Oct. 17. Vielma, of Houston, has won the 13.1-mile race for the last three years. Langelier, who recently moved from Huntsville to Spring, has won the female division for the last two years. Vielma will be challenged by Clint Sherrouse, of College Station, who won the race in 2004 and 2005.
Running partnerships help with motivation
Some of us are so motivated to run that we carve out some time in our busy schedule, and we do it no matter what.
Blog your way to running success
We’ve all heard it before: set a goal and stick to the plan. Whether you’re a seasoned runner trying to set a new marathon PR, or you’re a newbie who just bought your first copy of Runner’s World, you’ve got goals. It’s the sticking to the plan that’s the hard part. Don’t let distractions get in the way, and keep yourself accountable for your workouts.
Setting and achieving goals
Setting and achieving goals is just as important in running as it is in other endeavors. We have to know where we are going and how to get there. Most importantly, we have to make the trip. So many people set running goals, but then let other activities get in the way of achieving those goals. We run for our health and we have to make running a priority.
Ten good reasons to run
Some of us need to be reminded that there are many good reasons why we should start running or keep running. It’s more than just staying fit. Running on a regular basis has many other benefits. Here are 10 good reasons to run.

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