I’ve run 13 marathons and eight of them have been my hometown race, so it’s safe to say the Houston Marathon is my favorite marathon. It’s fast and flat and it usually has favorable weather. It’s also where I broke four hours for the first time in 2012 and where I finally qualified for the Boston Marathon 10 years later. And while it might not draw nearly as many runners, I’d say the Houston Marathon has Abbott World Marathon Major levels of crowd support.
In addition to running the Houston Marathon nearly every year for the last 12 years, I’ve also served as a four-time ambassador for the race. I also train on parts of the course all year round, so I think it’s safe to say I’m an expert on this route.
