So I went for a nice long run last Sunday morning at 545 am (actually it was 645 am because I forgot about that whole "spring forward" thing) and I came across a cool sight. As I ran down Fry Road, I began to notice more runners than usual for a Sunday morning. Then I began to notice mile markers and directional signs for the runners. When I got to my 2 mile mark at the Seven Lakes High School, I saw a tent surrounded by huge pole lights...and even more runners. Judging from the condition of the runners and the mere fact that it wasn't even light out yet, I suspected they had been running for quite awhile.
So, on my way back I stopped and talked to the folks at the finish line. I was corrected in that this was not the finish line...the finish line was on the other side of Houston at the San Jacinto Monument. The race was organized by teams of 8 - 12 members, both male and female. The teams started the race in Gonzales, Texas, where the Texas Revolution began and they ran a relay to the San Jacinto Monument, where Texas Independence was won. The run itself is composed of 40 legs of varying lengths. In total, the run is over 200 miles long...
So...what I'm thinking is next year, I get a team together and we run to raise money for The Wounded Warrior Project. I've invited several of my Army friends to join me, and I plan on extending the invite to some of my neighbors who enjoy running as well. If you would be interested in joining the team, check out the website below to get a better understanding of the race, and let me know if you are interested.
