President's Letter

Come Run With Us

Lone Star Runners Club (“LSRC”) provides opportunities for you to join with others of all levels in our running community. We run races, volunteer, provide input on community races, and have some fun. Individually, we still do our own thing, but our personal growth is better in a diverse community. LSRC was founded decades ago by local runners who wanted to get together to run, support each other, and talk about running. The organization has grown to include a few hundred local runners and families, but it is small and welcoming enough that you can make your mark if you want. Or, you can just show up and run as many do.

First, there are the races you can participate in. Just go the LSRC’s website (www.lonestarrunnersclub.net), and you can find local races organized by LSRC and others sponsored by local groups raising money and awareness of many good causes. Throughout the year there are opportunities to run 5k and 10k races, half marathons, trail runs, and most any race that appeals to you. With a low annual membership fee of $20 for individuals and $40 for families, LSRC offers discounted admission fees to its own club races including St. Patty’s 7k, Twilight 5k, Turkey Trot, and the Jingle Bell Run. So, come run with us! I remember when I was a beginner and had to run/walk/run to get through a 5k. LSRC race participants and sponsors cheered me on and made me feel like a part of the running club. That hasn’t changed a bit, so get out to one of LSRC’s races and feel that yourself.

Do you like to volunteer? There are countless opportunities to contribute to local races, whether you navigate running traffic, pass out drinks while encouraging runners, collect bibs at the end of the race, or simply attend monthly board meetings when you can and provide your input and perspective on relevant topics. Contact an officer of LSRC and ask them to put you in touch with someone who can get you involved! You can do as much or as little as you like, so let us put you to work to benefit others!

If you just like to do your own thing, come run with us and do just that! After the St. Patty’s Race on March 18th, the runners will gather at Pondasetta Brewing to enjoy food and drinks and talk about everything and nothing. Come on over and meet a few runners that you will undoubtedly see at other events throughout the year. Sign up for our Twilight run at the end of the summer, and you will see a fun group of runners who enjoy night running with treats afterward. The Turkey Trot allows you and 800 of your best friends to run at your own pace around Thompson Park. Watch out for assorted turkeys and pilgrims passing on your right. For any of our races, bring a friend or two to sign up for a race, and run together. You are bound to meet other runners of every sort, ranging from the occasional fitness freak or track star to all the rest of us who enjoy running our way and slamming some coffee or cold drinks with friends in the parking lot.

Running is a community sport, and it’s also as individual as it gets. You are surrounded by others who welcome you and wish for you to accomplish your goals, whatever those are. There is little judgement, and there is great acceptance because what ties us all together is some love of running. So, Come Run With Us!

Brad Howard
LSRC President 2023