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Mark and Mary Goodman

A Big Dill

Pickleball is on the rise
By Jennifer Oakley | March 25, 2022
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Lewis Gissel, Amy Gissel, Henry Gissel, Lizzie Gissel, Lizzy Perrin, Carter Perrin, Sarah Lane, Chip Lane, Amy Anton, Danielle Magdol, David Magdol, Mike Alcott, Mary Goodman, Mark Goodman, Barry Zietz, Tali Blumrosen
Whitney Burns

Milestone marathon

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | February 23, 2022
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Whitney Burns, Ryan Burns, Jack Burns, William Burns, Joy Kaplan, Joe Kaplan, Dan Box, Alex Dailey, Allison Chavez
Dennis Moustakis

Marathon Men

In Houston and Athens
By Pooja Salhotra | December 27, 2021
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Peter Baird, Dennis Moustakis, George Sarantopoulos, Kathy Whitmire, Melina Mercouri, Frank Demeris, Anthony Kouzounis
Jen Levy's fourth-grade class

Running a Marathon

Every morning, 10 minutes at a time
By Andria Frankfort | December 27, 2021
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Jen Levy, Caroline Horowitz, Erica Smith, Beau Smith
Mark Greenberg

Bucket list No. 2

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | October 27, 2021
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Mark Greenberg, Jennifer Greenberg, Scott Greenberg, Miles Greenberg
Joanne Thomas, Rachel Marino

From the heart

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | October 25, 2021
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Posey Raish, Joanne Thomas, Callum Raish, Beckett Raish, Marin Raish, Rachel Marino
King & Spalding's West U Halloween Dash and Kids Fun Run

Halloween dash

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | September 27, 2021
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Travis Brewer

America’s Got Talent finalist

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | September 24, 2021
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Travis Brewer, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell, Terry Crews, Andreas Alfaro, Nathan Tsujihair
Melinda Moreno, Edgar Medina,

Wish Granted: 10-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Collaborates with Local Artist

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | September 15, 2021
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Melinda Moreno, Edgar Medina, Linda Reyes
umbrella to the game

Sports Spectators: How to Beat the Houston Heat

By Jenna Mazzoccoli | July 29, 2021
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Liz Rich, Amy Markwort
Katherine Zhang

Youth excited about health

By Katherine Zhang | April 27, 2021
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Katherine Zhang
Christy Engvall, Amy Hubbard, Anita Ramke, Melanie Beck, Deepa Mireles, Heather Springer, Heather Halaska

Mother runners

By Angie Frederickson | March 1, 2021
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Christy Engvall, Amy Hubbard, Anita Ramke, Melanie Beck, Deepa Mireles, Heather Springer, Heather Halaska, Kristin Martin, Kristi Robishaw
Karen Cecil, Paula Paine, Maggie Brown, Julie Moorhead, Tana Wood, Marian Langston, Anita Gaylor, Kate Gibson and Dena Prasher

The Running Chicas

Friends on the trail and for life
By Andria Frankfort | December 24, 2020
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Maggie Brown, Karen Cecil, Anita Gaylor, Kate Gibson, Mindy Hildebrand, Marian Langston, Julie Moorhead, Paula Paine, Dena Prasher, Tana Wood, Graham Gaylor
turkey trot

Hit the Pavement, then the Pie: Turkey Trotting

By Meg Scott | November 18, 2020
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Bridge

Hiking around Houston: Exploring on Foot this Fall

By Meg Scott | October 9, 2020
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Meg Scott, Anat Ronen, James Douglas Templeton
Justin Cooper, Charles Moser

60 for 60

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | August 27, 2020
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Charles Moser, John Blumenthal, Mark Greenberg, Jeff Horowitz, Blair Bushong, Justin Cooper
Ruben Ybarra, Robbie Ybarra

74K challenge

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | July 28, 2020
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Ruben Ybarra, Robbie Ybarra
Annette Kapp, Laura Lempert, Harriet Newman, Arlene Estle, Rosemary Mulkey, Oren Mulkey, Marilyn Albert, Joan Voss, Barbara Dryer

Fitness with friends

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | July 28, 2020
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Annette Kapp, Laura Lempert, Harriet Newman, Arlene Estle, Rosemary Mulkey, Oren Mulkey, Marilyn Albert, Joan Voss, Barbara Dryer, Rachel Goldstein, Marty Zoller, Marian Cohen, Leslie Cauffman, Connie Vargo, Carol Clowe, Annette Kehoe
Covid-19 Testing

Your Guide to Covid-19 Testing in Houston

By Pooja Salhotra | July 8, 2020
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Sean Cunningham, Taylor Brown,

Cycling for a cause

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | May 28, 2020
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Taylor Brown, Sean Cunningham, Eleanor Brown, Henry Brown, Grant Brown, Cate Cunningham, Linley Cunningham, Margaret Cunningham, Dick Elwood, David Lintner, Jose Nolla
healthcare workers

Helping the helpers

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | April 24, 2020
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Samir Mehta, Jennifer Cross, Kristi Coffey
Wash Ur Hands

How to Prepare for Coronavirus

By Pooja Salhotra | March 2, 2020
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Jerome Adams
Samuel Caruso, Maria Caruso, Austin Crossley, Natalie Crossley, Pedro Caruso, Kristen Gary and Josh Gary

Neighbors who run together

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | February 18, 2020
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Kristen Gary, Josh Gary, Natalie Crossley, Yolanda O'Malley, Samuel Caruso, Austin Crossley, Hugh Herman, Maria Caruso, Pedro Caruso
Zach Pahutka

Going the distance

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | January 29, 2020
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Zach Pahutka, Bob Pahutka, Teresa Pahutka, Josh Pahutka, Abby Pahutka
ASPIRE

Aspire: Preventing Smoking and Vaping in Youth

By Roohie Sheikh | January 24, 2020
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Roohie Sheikh, Julian Ruger, Tabitha Pravinkumar
Colvin family

Cheering on Houston Marathon Runners

By Karen Vine Fuller | January 20, 2020
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Clay Colvin, Graydon Colvin, Rhodes Colvin, Bennett Colvin, Jack Colvin, Lindsay Colvin, Cade Voelte, Colt Voelte, Katelyn Voelte, KJ Voelte, Joaquin Ochoa, Juliana Ochoa, Jimena Ochoa, Ethan McKay, Jaime Lopez, Andres Pena
John Morrow

Aiding Autism Research One Mile and Gummy Bear at a Time

By Karen Vine Fuller | January 17, 2020
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John Morrow, Rebecca Griffith, Nancy Langabeer, Katie Ray, Vicki Rizzo, Mauri Rizzo, Deborah Griffith, Jerry Griffith, Jennifer Leroy, Kyle Kelley, Erin Hicks, Mike Sasser, Nathan Young, Bryan Davis, Brian Symcox, Chad Symcox, Matt Tanner, Shanon Olivares, Angie Bullington, Troy Johnson, Ryan Studt, Robert Noack, Sarah Rodis, Rachel Edrich
Dawn Kemp, Nikki Thomason, Dahlia Brown, Kelly Scoggins, Shana Halvorsen, Elizabeth Elder, Evelyn Nordin, Shannon Essex, Laura Ryan, Marla Grace, Liz Maberry and Kate Peden

Steel Magnolia Moms

The race that wasn’t – and will be
By Michelle Casas Groogan | January 1, 2020
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Elizabeth Elder, Annabelle Elder, Blair Elder, Clark Elder, Kelly Scoggins, Sammy Scoggins, Kit Scoggins, Teddy Scoggins, Drew Scoggins, Marla Grace, James Grace, William Grace, Henry Grace, Shannon Essex, Sophie Essex, Maddie Essex, Dahlia Brown, Amos Brown, Avery Brown, Evelyn Nordin, Ian Nordin, Shana Halverson, Dylan Halverson, Dawn Kemp, Nikki Thomason, Laura Ryan, Liz Maberry, Kate Peden
Donna Keith, Randy Keith

Around the World

One marathon at a time
By Pooja Salhotra | January 1, 2020
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Randy Keith, Donna Keith
Steve Howard and Patti Brock Howard

Where to Run in Houston

Now there’s no reason not to
By Pooja Salhotra | January 1, 2020
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Tim Neckar, Haley Kurisky, Brian Williams, Randy Keith, Donna Keith, Patti Brock Howard, Emily Guyre, Pooja Salhotra