Howdy! Christi from Texas. Started running in March 2023 at 42. Ran my first half in Houston January 2024 and have run 3 others since then. Contemplating the idea of running the full Houston marathon January 2025. I became a runner through doing what I love - fostering and advocating for bunnies! In January 2023, I participated as a "Run for a Reason" runner for the Houston 5k to raise money for Friends For Life Animal Shelter, a rescue out of Houston. At that time, I had no plans on becoming a runner; I just signed up to support my favorite organization! After my friend finished the half marathon the next day, I joked that I would run the half with her in 2024 -- I was totally kidding. However, a few months later I was bit by the running bug and the rest is history! The picture below is of Strider, an adoptable rabbit at that time that I chose to walk for during the 2023 5k. (He's since found an amazing forever home!)