Fun fact! They do! So if you’re looking break out the Ralph Lauren and legit polo jerseys and head out for a match, you’re in luck because Houston continuously is throwing surprises at us. The Houston Polo Club is nestled into Memorial Park. You’ve probably driven past it a million times. If you pay close … Continue reading
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What It’s Like to Run a Half Marathon
This posts marks the end of my journey as a swimmer who dabbles in running. This is Week 16 of Chronicles of a Swimmer. Try to contain your tears. It was long race that took four months that happened to end in 13.1 miles at the Woodlands Half Marathon. I kind of don’t know what to write for … Continue reading
Chronicles of a Swimmer: Week 14
People watching while running is just the best. It makes runs so much more enjoyable. And if the people you are watching are also running, I find that you run faster as well. This weekend I stumbled upon the Houston Rhythm and Blues Half Marathon during my 8-mile run. The race was routed along Allen Parkway … Continue reading
Running the Memorial Park Trail
So I’m a swimmer (well, water polo player technically) who dabbles in running. I played competitive polo for eight years, have done seven triathlons, and am a certified yoga teacher–so yeah I’d say I’m pretty active. But I have this weakness….it’s called land. After years of swim sets, tread wars and passing drills, I am … Continue reading