BREAKING 60: My 2026 Houston Half Marathon - What I did to run a NEW NATIONAL RECORD!

4 weeks before this race I called Jon Green and told him I was worried I wouldn’t be ready to compete like I wanted to.. I told him how badly I wanted to go out there and “run to win”. I didn’t know if I could win Houston, but I wanted to stand on the line thinking I had a chance. I knew that’s what it would take to break 60..

With a carefully executed final few weeks that included leaning on Biya and Aaron to push me in the final workouts, I was able to build enough strength and confidence to go for it on Sunday.

Throughout the race I was again pushed by competitors and friends, mainly Ryan Ford the final 15 minutes, and Casey Clinger in the middle… everything had to come together. The weather, the pace, the body, the mind. I’m feeling incredibly grateful it did.

I am so thankful to my team (Verde Track Club & Jesse Prescott) for being there to make this dream a reality. Jill for stepping up as she always does to support me. And of course none of this would be possible without God putting all these pieces together.

Praise God.

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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Pacing the project
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Friday, December 26th, 2025
Boxing Day Hangover
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
3x3 Mile @ ~HMP
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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Pre Race with a Squad
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Sunday, Janurary 11th, 2026
First Canadian Sub 60! Canadian Record- 59:49
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0:00 - 3:21 Pacing The Marathon Project
3:21 - 7:25 Post Christmas Track Session
7:26 - 12:55 Camp Verde Workout - 12 Days Out
12:56 - 13:56 40% Offer for The Feed
13:57 - 14:31 Hearing from Coach Jon Green Post Workout
14:32 - 15:12 Why I Always Come Back to Houston
15:13 - 16:13 Pre-Race Group Run in Houston
16:14 - 18:42 2026 Houston Half Marathon
18:43 - 20:25 Post Race Reflection - Grateful & Blessed
20:26 - 20:40 Outro