Seven Hills Running Club
Huntsville, Texas

Running Shorts

RUNNING SHORTS is published in the Huntsville Item on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.  The column is currently written by Dr. Darren Grant and guest columnist, Ms. Emily Villines.  It is included on this web site with the permission of the Huntsville Item.

Races, Coming and Going

Darren Grant, December 19, 2019

 

Are you a jogger or a runner?

Darren Grant, November 21, 2018

 

Marathoners hit Walker County Fairgrounds

Darren Grant, November 6, 2018

 

Huntsville competes in district meet

Darren Grant, October 16, 2018

 

Summer round-up

Darren Grant, October 2, 2018

 

Time for two biggest races of year

Darren Grant, September 18, 2018

 

Huntsville cross-country teams running strong so far

Darren Grant, September 4, 2018

 

Making creative running challenges

Emily Villines, August 21, 2018

 

Running through the heat

Emily Villines, August 7, 2018

 

Tiny sidewalks all the rage in Huntsville

Darren Grant, July 17, 2018

 

Huntsville Steppers running strong

Darren Grant, July 3, 2018

 

Plenty for runners to rave about

Darren Grant, June 19, 2018

 

A family called to run

Darren Grant, June 5, 2018

 

Learning from foot injury

Darren Grant, May 15, 2018

 

Seven Hills club bring in members from across Texas

Darren Grant, May 1, 2018

 

What are former HHS runners up to?

Darren Grant, April 17, 2018

 

SHSU ROTC students run in marathon honoring prisoners of World War II

Darren Grant, April 3, 2018

 

The agony and esctasy of winter running

Darren Grant, March 20, 2018

 

Registration open for Huntsville Half Marathon

Darren Grant, March 7, 2018

 

Finding the right exercise mix to lose weight

Darren Grant, February 27, 2018

 

Rocky Raccoon 100 not for the faint of heart

Darren Grant, February 6, 2018

 

Seven Hills gives out end-of-year accolades

Darren Grant, January 16, 2018

 

Hold on to those New Year's resolutions

Darren Grant, January 2, 2018

 

Major races coming to Huntsville in February

Darren Grant, December 19, 2017

 

Marathon, race attendance declining across region

Darren Grant, December 7, 2017

 

Two Turkey Trots set for Thanksgiving

Darren Grant, November 21, 2017

 

Huntsville race draws 180 competitors

Darren Grant, November 7, 2017

 

It's never too late to start running

Darren Grant, October 17, 2017

 

Huntsville Half Marathon coming soon.

Darren Grant, October 3, 2017

 

This is what happened in summer races

Darren Grant, September 19, 2017

 

Huntsville High School runners ready for season

Darren Grant, September 5, 2017

 

Huntsville Steppers hit their stride

Darren Grant, August 15, 2017

 

Train right and eat healthy

Emily Villines, August 1, 2017

 

What I've learned from running

Emily Villines, July 18, 2017

 

Keepin' on keepin' on

Darren Grant, July 4, 2017

 

Summer a season for running

Darren Grant, June 20, 2017

 

Huntsville Intermediate School running club finishes successful year

Darren Grant, June 8, 2017

 

Lots of places to run in Texas, the U.S. and around the globe

Darrent Grant, May 16, 2017

 

Huntsville State Park offers many advantages

Darren Grant, May 2, 2017

 

Huntsville neighborhoods great place to run in

Darren Grant, April 18, 2017

 

Run into history at Pricthett Field

Darren Grant, April 4, 2017

 

Running to sightsee

Darren Grant, March 21, 2017

 

Great running path hidden in Huntsville

Darren Grant, March 7, 2017

 

Mud run coming to Huntsville March 4

Darren Grant, February 21, 2017

 

Seven Hills passes out 2016 awards

Darren Grant, February 7, 2017

 

Running a good way to meet community members

Darren Grant, January 17, 2017

 

Passing the baton off

Darren Grant, January 3, 2017

 

How to stay motivated to get out and run

Ken Johnson, December 20, 2016

 

Bickford, Fabian push running streaks to four years

Ken Johnson, December 6, 2016

 

Where will you be running this Thanksgiving?

Ken Johnson, November 15, 2016

 

Sherrouse, McCallum win Huntsville Half Marathon

Ken Johnson, November 1, 2016

 

Finding the best exercise that fits you

Matt Wagner, October 18, 2016

 

Over 400 runners in Huntsville for Texas 10 Series

Ken Johnson, October 4, 2016

 

Getting back to the race

Matt Wagner, September 20, 2016

 

5K now most popular race distance

Ken Johnson, September 6, 2016

 

Early entry deadline near for Huntsville's big race

Ken Johnson, August 16, 2016

 

Lots of races in Huntsville this fall

Ken Johnson, August 2, 2016

 

Travel, racing go well together

Ken Johnson, July 19, 2016

 

To run inside or outside?

Matt Wagner, July 5, 2016

 

Registration open for Huntsville Half Marathon

Ken Johnson, June 21, 2016

 

Gautreaux, Villines win Memorial Day 5K

Ken Johnson, June 7, 2016

Benefits of running outweigh hazards

Matt Wagner, May 17, 2016

How every runner can benefit from cryotherapy

Ken Johnson, May 3, 2016

Local runners racing for healthy fun

Ken Johnson, April 19, 2016

Local runners winning races

Ken Johnson, April 5, 2016

Annual "Run the Trails" to take place on Sunday

Ken Johnson, March 16, 2016

Hydration especially important in warmer weather

Ken Johnson, March 1, 2016

Huntsville's Brian Zemlicka completes 100-mile run

Ken Johnson, February 16, 2016

Huntsville's Dan Byrne continues to impress at long-distance road races

Ken Johnson, February 2, 2016

What is the latest trend in running shoes?

Ken Johnson, January 19, 2016

Seven Hills Running Club elects new officers

Ken Johnson, January 5, 2016

Running, weight training can work cohesively

Matt Wagner, December 15, 2015

Bickford's and Fabian's running streak coming close to three years

Ken Johnson, December 1, 2015

Turkey trots are becoming an annual tradition for runners

Ken Johnson, November 17, 2015

Take precautions when running this fall

Ken Johnson, November 3, 2015

Saloom and McCallum win Huntsville Half Marathon

Ken Johnson, October 20, 2015

Dan Byrne shines at Texas 10 Series in Huntsville

Ken Johnson, October 6, 2015

Seven Hills Running Club marks 30th birthday this month

Ken Johnson, September 15, 2015

Trail running group meets twice a week at Huntsville State Park

Ken Johnson, September 1, 2015

Running injury prevention clinic set for Sept. 17

Ken Johnson, August 18, 2015

Now is the time to sign up for Huntsville's big race

Ken Johnson, August 4, 2015

It's time to start a running program

Ken Johnson, July 21, 2015

Back to back wins for Hornet Taylor McDonald

Ken Johnson, July 7, 2015

Getting to know running terminology

Ken Johnson, June 16, 2015

Record number of runners at Memorial Day 5K

Ken Johnson, June 2, 2015

Consistency is the key to running success

Ken Johnson, May 19, 2015

Let's be careful out there

Matt Wagner, May 4, 2015

Runners taking advantage of cool weather

Ken Johnson, April 22, 2015

Virtual races are all about the bling

Ken Johnson, April 7, 2015

Runners will understand

Matt Wagner, March 17, 2015

Bad weather not enough to deter local runners

Ken Johnson, March 3, 2015

Backhaus take first at Love.Run.Marathon

Ken Johnson, February 19, 2015

Date changed for this year's Texas 10 Series Huntsville race

Ken Johnson, February 3, 2015

Local runners flock down to Houston for marathon

Ken Johnson, January 20, 2015

Plenty of free or low cost races in the area

Ken Johnson, January 6, 2015

Gautreaux completes 100-mile race

Ken Johnson, December 16, 2014

McDonald, Villines prevail at Leftover Turkey 10K Run

Ken Johnson, December 2, 2014

Beyond the race; preparing for success

Matt Wagner, November 18, 2014

What's the latest in running shoes?

Ken Johnson, November 4, 2014

Stephens and Haavikko prevail in Huntsville Half Marathon

Ken Johnson, October 21, 2014

Huntsville's big race just around the corner

Ken Johnson, October 7, 2014

Where are the safest places to run in Huntsville?

Ken Johnson, September 17, 2014

Gautreaux, Damian prevail in Heat Wave 5K at Waterwood

Ken Johnson, September 3, 2014

Obey the laws and be extra careful running roads

Ken Johnson, August 19, 2014

Plenty of runners on-hand for Dog Days Run in Huntsville

Ken Johnson, August 5, 2014

Registration now open for Huntsville's premier race

Ken Johnson, July 15, 2014

Huntsville runners hit the road for Polish Pickle 5K

Ken Johnson, July 2, 2014

Hydration is serious business for runners

Ken Johnson, June 17, 2014

No shortage of summer races

Ken Johnson, June 3, 2014

Several local runners join the streaking movement

Ken Johnson, May 21, 2014

Bickfords represent Seven Hills Running Club at RRCA Convention in Spokane

Ken Johnson, May 13, 2014

Busy, busy weekend for local runners with plenty of 5K, 10K races

Ken Johnson, April 15, 2014

This is "no excuse" running weather

Ken Johnson, April 1, 2014

Where are the best places to run in Huntsville?

Ken Johnson, March 20, 2014

Plenty of local runners at the races

Ken Johnson, March 4, 2014

Local runners shine at Love.Run.Marathon

Ken Johnson, February 18, 2014

Texas 10 Series to return to Huntsville in April

Ken Johnson, February 4, 2014

Running Club elects new officers

Ken Johnson, January 21, 2014

Leah Koester completes her first marathon

Ken Johnson, January 7, 2014

Put your running goals in proper perspective

Ken Johnson, December 17, 2013

Local runners continue Thanksgiving tradition

Ken Johnson, December 3, 2013

Running club gives back to the community

Ken Johnson, November 19, 2013

O'Brien-Nolen, Arellano win Huntsville Half Marathon

Ken Johnson, November 5, 2013

It's not too late to enter Huntsville's big race

Ken Johnson, October 15, 2013

There's a race for every kind of runner in Huntsville this fall

Ken Johnson, October 1, 2013

Tips to help you run safer on streets

Ken Johnson, September 19, 2013

Running club debuts new course at Spring Lake

Ken Johnson, September 3, 2013

Sign up now for Huntsville Half Marathon

Ken Johnson, August 20, 2013

Gautreaux, Villines win Dog Days 5K

Ken Johnson, August 7, 2013

What are modern runners wearing?

Ken Johnson, July 23, 2013

Running with headphones is risky

Ken Johnson, July 2, 2013

Color and light runs: the latest craze in the crazy world of running

Ken Johnson, June 18, 2013

Registration for Houston Marathon starts Wednesday

Ken Johnson, June 4, 2013

Summer heat no excuse not to run

Ken Johnson, May 21, 2013

Polish Pickle 5K has strong Huntsville following

Ken Johnson, May 7, 2013

Torres, Morris win new Texas 10 Series race

Ken Johnson, April 16, 2013

Time to revisit those New Year's resolutions

Ken Johnson, April 2, 2013

Time to hit the trails

Ken Johnson, March 19, 2013

For various reasons, half marathons growing in popularity

Ken Johnson, March 5, 2013

Chip timing is now the norm

Ken Johnson, February 19, 2013

A hundred marathons and counting for Sam Houston professor

Ken Johnson, February 5, 2013

Guzman, Kramer fastest local runners at Houston Marathon

Ken Johnson, January 15, 2013

Hit the pavement running with your New Year's resolutions

Ken Johnson, January 2, 2013

Plenty of local runners take part in marathon, half marathon in Aggieland

Ken Johnson, December 18, 2012

Huntsville runners take care of leftover turkey in 10K

Ken Johnson, December 4, 2012

Where will you be running this Thanksgiving?

Ken Johnson, November 20, 2012

More than 450 runners in town for annual race

Ken Johnson, November 6, 2012

Run safer in fall and winter

Ken Johnson, October 17, 2012

Running more popular than ever in Huntsville

Ken Johnson, October 2, 2012

What do those number stickers signify?

Ken Johnson, September 18, 2012

There's plenty of races in Huntsville area ahead

Ken Johnson, September 4, 2012

Here's a few reasons to start running

Ken Johnson, August 21, 2012

Quarter marathon returning to Huntsville this fall

Ken Johnson, August 7, 2012

Grant, Villines win Dog Days 5K

Ken Johnson, July 17, 2012

In Texas, there's more marathons than ever

Ken Johnson, July 3, 2012

Kramer, Torres win June Bug 5K in Huntsville

Ken Johnson, June 19, 2012

Garner, Grant win Memorial Day 5K Run

Ken Johnson, June 6, 2012

New study confirms the benefits of running

Ken Johnson, May 15, 2012

Torres, Villines win Spring Fling 5K

Ken Johnson, May 1, 2012

Huntsville runners join thousands at Blue Bell event

Ken Johnson, April 17, 2012

Local runner completes 56K in South Africa

Ken Johnson, April 3, 2012

What motivates you to run?

Ken Johnson, March 20, 2012

Run the Trails at state park March 25

Ken Johnson, March 6, 2012

The moderization of running

Ken Johnson, February 21, 2012

First 50-miler in the books

Ken Johnson, February 7, 2012

Runners to converge on Huntsville for 100-mile race

Ken Johnson, January 17, 2012

Gautreaux wins Texas Marathon

Ken Johnson, January 8, 2012

Last minute gift ideas for runners

Ken Johnson, December 20, 2011

'Tis the season to be running and racing

Ken Johnson, December 6, 2011

Running on the Internet

Ken Johnson, November 16, 2011

Hundreds participate in Huntsville Half Marathon and 5K

Ken Johnson, November 1, 2011

Running outdoors definitely has a dark side

Ken Johnson, October 18, 2011

Now is the time to sign up

Ken Johnson, October 4, 2011

Plenty of races in Huntsville this fall

Ken Johnson, September 20, 2011

Gonzalez, Williams take first place in Huntsville Heat Wave 5K

Ken Johnson, September 6, 2011

What's new in running shoes?

Ken Johnson, August 16, 2011

Houston now offers indoor marathon

Ken Johnson, August 2, 2011

Local runners selected for 2012 Houston Marathon

Ken Johnson, July 19, 2011

Now is the time to start training

Ken Johnson, July 7, 2011

Running:  a good sport for the whole family

Ken Johnson, June 22, 2011

Koester and Harper win Memorial Day 5K in Huntsville

Ken Johnson, June 7, 2011

No better time than the present

Ken Johnson, May 17, 2011

How far was that marathon you ran?

Ken Johnson, May 4, 2011

Duncan claims first at Hog's Hunt 10K Trail Run

Ken Johnson, April 21, 2011

Local runners compete in Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon

Ken Johnson, April 7, 2011

Runners celebrate SHSU president's investiture

Ken Johnson, March 16, 2011

Gautreaux and McClellan win Sweetheart 5K

Ken Johnson, March 2, 2011

How do you get started?

Ken Johnson, February 15, 2011

Gautreaux fastest local runner at Houston Marathon

Ken Johnson, February 1, 2011

Local runners getting ready to hit the streets of Houston

Ken Johnson, January 18, 2011

Get off and running to start the new year

Ken Johnson, January 5, 2011

Can you drop some weight by running?

Ken Johnson, December 21, 2010

Guzman, Williams win Huntsville's Leftover Turkey 10K

Ken Johnson, December 7, 2010

What is the best running surface?

Ken Johnson, November 17, 2010

Runners aplenty at Huntsville Half Marathon

Ken Johnson, November 2, 2010

Marathon 2 Marathon, a unique experience to be part of

Ken Johnson, October 20, 2010

Plenty of participation in local races

Ken Johnson, October 5, 2010

Can music make you run faster?

Ken Johnson, September 21, 2010

Seven Hills Running Club celebrates 25th anniversary this month

Ken Johnson, September 7, 2010

Lots of local races in Huntsville in the next few months

Ken Johnson, August 17, 2010

Be consistent to get the full benefits of running

Ken Johnson, August 3, 2010

Houston Marathon modifies lottery system for entry

Ken Johnson, July 20, 2010

Don't let the summer heat keep you from running

Ken Johnson, July 6, 2010

Houston Marathon switches to lottery system

Ken Johnson, June 15, 2010

Want your running questions answered?

Ken Johnson, June 1, 2010

Running in your bare feet

Ken Johnson, May 18, 2010

Lots of local runners participating in races