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 written by Ken Johnson, Katy Lampson and Niki Bellnoski (formerly Swearingen) and is included on this web site with the permission of the Huntsville Item.
Runners to converge on Huntsville for 100-mile race
Ken Johnson, January 17, 2012
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
Ken Johnson, November 15, 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
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
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
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
Ken Johnson, May 18, 2010
Lots of local runners participating in races
Ken Johnson, April 22, 2010
Where are you on the running scale?
Ken Johnson, April 6, 2010
Local runners headed west for marathon
Ken Johnson, March 16, 2010
Ken Johnson, March 4, 2010
Running hills is actually good for you
Ken Johnson, February 17, 2010
Material rewards of running races
Ken Johnson, February 5, 2010
Plenty of Huntsville runners in Houston races
Ken Johnson, January 19, 2010
Now is the time to start making running resolutions
Ken Johnson, January 5, 2010
A few helpful tips for safer running during the winter
Ken Johnson, December 15, 2009
Seven Hills Running Club elects new officers
Ken Johnson, December 1, 2009
Downhill Dash to precede Christmas Parade
Ken Johnson, November 17, 2009
Give your body enough fuel for the long run ahead
Ken Johnson, November 3, 2009
Several hundred runners on hand for Huntsville Half Marathon
Ken Johnson, October 20, 2009
Deadline quickly approaching for Hillcrest Huntsville Half Marathon
Ken Johnson, October 6, 2009
Ken Johnson, September 15, 2009
Add variety to your running routine
Ken Johnson, September 1, 2009
Ken Johnson, August 18, 2009
Running partnerships help with motivation
Ken Johnson, August 5, 2009
It's time to gear up for fall races
Ken Johnson, July 21, 2009
Ken Johnson, July 7, 2009
Ken Johnson, June 2, 2009
Blog your way to running success
Katy Lampson, May 26, 2009
Ken Johnson, May 5, 2009
Ken Johnson, April 21, 2009
Ken Johnson, April 7, 2009
Running the Texas Independence Relay
Ken Johnson, March 17, 2009
Plenty of Huntsville runners at the races
Ken Johnson, March 5, 2009
Running distance is all relative
Ken Johnson, February 17, 2009
Ken Johnson, February 3, 2009
Local runners compete in Houston Marathon
Ken Johnson, January 20, 2009
Local runners trained and ready for Houston Marathon
Ken Johnson, January 6, 2009
Plenty of local runners compete in Trail Run
Ken Johnson, December 16, 2008
Seven Hills Running Club elects new officers
Ken Johnson, December 2, 2008
Huntsville runners turn out for Rocky Raccoon Trail Run
Ken Johnson, November 18, 2008
Ken Johnson, November 5, 2008
Langelier wins Huntsville Half Marathon for second year in a row
Ken Johnson, October 21, 2008
Plenty of great local races this fall
Ken Johnson, October 7, 2008
Winning consistently paving way for bright future
Ken Johnson, September 16, 2008
Study shows that running regularly can extend life
Ken Johnson, September 2, 2008
Running publications a great resource for runners
Ken Johnson, August 20, 2008
Time is right to start training for Huntsville Half Marathon and 5K
Ken Johnson, August 5, 2008
Persistence and consistency pay off
Ken Johnson, July 15, 2008
Road running laws and safety to keep in mind
Ken Johnson, July 1, 2008
There's nothing wrong with running slow
Ken Johnson, June 3, 2008
Katy Lampson, May 20, 2008
Proper hydration critical with hot weather
Ken Johnson, May 6, 2008
Nearly 300 runners show up for Hog's Hunt
Katy Lampson, April 14, 2008
Running clubs support all types of runners
Ken Johnson, April 1, 2008
The Bataan Memorial Death March
Katy Lampson, March 18, 2008
Ken Johnson, March 4, 2008
SHSU grad student wins Top Female at Surfside
Katy Lampson, February 19, 2008
Rocky Raccoon Trail Run packs Huntsville State Park
Ken Johnson, February 5, 2008
Don't let the winter weather keep you inside
Katy Lampson, January 15, 2008
Several area runners set to run first marathon in Houston
Ken Johnson, January 3, 2008
Lessons learned in failing to finish
Niki Bellnoski, December 19, 2007
Runners gearing up for Sunmart and White Rock
Ken Johnson, December 4, 2007
Overcoming excuses for not running
Ken Johnson, November 17, 2007
Ken Johnson, November 6, 2007
Niki Bellnoski, October 17, 2007
Running for cash and other things
Ken Johnson, October 2, 2007
State park a super place for running
Ken Johnson, September 19, 2007
Huntsville Half Marathon - an annual tradition
Ken Johnson, September 4, 2007
Ultra-distance racing season quickly approaching
Niki Swearingen, August 21, 2007
The marathon experience is something to remember
Ken Johnson, August 7, 2007
Shopping for right pair of shoes a must
Ken Johnson, July 17, 2007
Increasing distance can be done with planning, proper motivation
Ken Johnson, July 3, 2007
Parallels exist between running and life
Niki Swearingen, June 19, 2007
Races provide extra motivation for running
Ken Johnson, June 7, 2007
The splendor of spring makes it a good time to start running
Niki Swearingen, May 15, 2007
Safety comes first when you head out running
Ken Johnson, May 1, 2007
Refueling your motivation to run
Niki Swearingen, April 17, 2007
Great places to run in your own backyard
Ken Johnson, April 3, 2007
Running past the pain opens up new opportunities
Niki Swearingen, March 20, 2007
Tips to start a running program and keep it going
Ken Johnson, March 6, 2007
Niki Swearingen, February 19, 2007
Running offers all kinds of healthy benefits
Ken Johnson, February 6, 2007
Trail running offers more than good health
Niki Swearingen, January 16, 2007
Record number of Huntsville-area runners gearing up for Houston races
Ken Johnson, January 2, 2007