A 10K Personal Record Caps Off 2012
January 10, 2013
by Mercedes Orten, runner and coach My eyes popped open on the morning of the TXU Energy Turkey Trot 10K. Excitement caused shivers to run through me. I strapped on my racing flats, grabbed a water bottle and we were off to downtown Houston. The starting line and parking was well organized with officials directing …
First Time Fundraiser Journey
December 5, 2012
by Mercedes Orten, runner and coach On this Thanksgiving, not only did I have the great fortune of being with family in Houston, but I also had the fortune to be able to give and to run! As a passionate runner and race organizer, a holiday of any sort would not be a true celebration …
Turkey Trots: A Thanksgiving Tradition for Great Causes
November 28, 2012
by Simon Essl Turkey Trots are rapidly becoming a holiday tradition and what better way to prepare for the feasts that Thanksgiving throws our way. In our home state of Texas, Kimbia Racing provided registration and fundraising for three of the states largest Trots, serving nearly 65,000 participants. Houston – TXU Energy 2012 Turkey Trot …
How To Get Faster Part 3
October 25, 2012
by Mercedes Orten, runner and coach The final and perhaps most important thing you can do for your performance is understand the importance of rest. Overtraining is a sad reality for many distance runners and ambitious runners trying to get faster. Seek advice from a running coach that you trust and listen to your body …
How To Get Faster Part 2
October 3, 2012
by Mercedes Orten, runner and coach This is a continuation from “How To Get Fast Part 1.” You can read the first segment here. The next vital thing that can help with speed is nutrition. Giving your body the right amount of fuel to make it work the most efficiently before, during, and after your …
How To Get Faster Part 1
September 17, 2012
by Mercedes Orten, runner and coach My first job ever as a teen was for a youth track and field club as a coach. Ever since then, I’ve been coaching in some form or fashion. I have been fortunate enough to be a coach in Austin for a marathon training group for the past five …
Tips I Learned from My Personal Trainer About Optimal Nutrition #7-9
September 3, 2012
by Mercedes Orten, runner and coach This is the final segment in a three part series about the great nutritional tips I got from my personal trainer. You can read the first post here. # 7 – Consume daily doses of bright colored veggies. Up the GREEN and red with carrots, beets, broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, …
Tips I Learned from My Personal Trainer About Optimal Nutrition #4-6
August 25, 2012
by Mercedes Orten, runner and coach This is a continuation of the great nutritional tips I got from my personal trainer. You can read the first post here. #4 – Consume a post-workout snack within 30 minutes of a workout, after every workout. Example: 1 scoop whey protein isolate protein powder blended with milk or milk …
Tips I Learned from My Personal Trainer About Optimal Nutrition #1-3
August 14, 2012
by Mercedes Orten, runner and coach There are so many ways to get and stay fit, but it’s the little things that you do on top of that fitness regimen of choice that truly make the difference. Several months ago I found myself in a rut with my fitness, and so I consulted personal trainer, …
New Guest Blogger!
August 1, 2012
I would like to welcome our new guest blogger, Mercedes Orten. She will be writing about her racing experiences from the point of view of a runner and race director. Here is a little bit about her: Years Running: 17 Years Working in the Running Community: 15 Years in Race Organization: 3 Marathons Completed: 7 …