Welcome to Runner's High Club 2023-2024 Training Programs! (ALL 2023-2024 PROGRAMS SOLD OUT)

Please see the proposed season schedule below. Please check back here often for updates, as things may change!

Easiest things to do is to download the RHC Google Calendar.

Pre-Season

August 12, 19, 26 (Saturdays) - need to shake off the rust from a long summer? Need some motivation to start running again? Come to Memorial Park for an easy group run around the loop and through the park. Meet some people, ask some questions, get psyched for the season! We will run what is on the training schedule, usually between 3-6 miles. This is a great opportunity for guests to try us out before joining.

TBD - HARRA's Party in the Park - after our run, stop by the HARRA (Houston Area Road Runners Assoc) Party in the Park, a fun gathering with runners and running clubs in the Houston area. RHC will have a tent! Come by and say hello. Party is usually held near the Tennis Center and courts on the trail. 

Regular Season

August 27 (Sunday) - New Runner Welcome and Orientation, 3 - 5 PM, place TBA. A fun, interactive virtual meeting to tell you all about RHC, the upcoming season, intro to the coaches, background on RHC, how the season will run, running tips, gear tips, Q&A session, etc. All welcome!

September 2 (Saturday) - First group run and Season Overview: after our group run in your pace groups, stick around to find out how the season will run and basics about RHC. Groups runs are on each Saturday until January 2023. 

September 9 (Saturday) - Second group run and first post-run seminar - Nutrition for Runners with Catherine Kruppa, founder of Advice for Eating.

September 12 (Tuesday) - first Track Workout. Get out there and feel the burn! Join the 5:30 AM or 6:30 PM workout at the Memorial Park track. Schedule provided if you want to do it on your own. Track workouts are every Tuesday through the end of December. 

September 14 (Thursday) -  first Tempo Workout. Who said running was boring?! 5:30 AM or 6:30 PM workout at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou. Schedule provided if you want to do it on your own. Tempo workouts are every Thursday until the end of December. 

TBD - November Pre -Thanksgiving club get together

TBD - Holiday Lights Fun Run, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Join us to run in a Houston neighborhood to see the holiday lights! Snacks to follow. Holiday costumes encouraged! Lots of lights (head lamp, flashlight, etc.) strongly recommended. Family and friends welcome.
Location (subject to change): Meet at the parking lot of Bank of America (5171 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77056; near corner of Sage and San Felipe); you can park under the trees on the east side of the bank. We'll take off from there around 6:30 PM for a 30-minute jog in the Tanglewood neighborhood.

January 6 (Saturday) - RHC End of Season Breakfast  After the last group run, in our meeting spot. Celebrate the end of our 22-week training season and prepare for our race in a week's time! Review of season, coaches' talks, guest speaker and raffle! 7:00 - 9:00 AM (after our group run). Registration and pre-payment required. Cost TBA

January 14 (Sunday) - Race Day! Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half-Marathon! 

January 14 (Sunday) - Post-Race Victory Party! 3:00 - 6:00 PM, location TBA. After your marathon or half-marathon on January 14, join us for our Post-Race Victory Party! It's doesn't seem like you will have the energy to do anything after your race, but you will. Food and drinks available for purchase. Wear your medal!