(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 07, 2010 ) Houston, TX - Running Shoes Houston (http://www.RunningShoesHouston.com), Houston's new blog about Houston Runners and running in Houston reports that the Twitterverse is buzzing about upcoming 2010 Chevron Houston Marathon.
Race Participants and volunteers are excited as they tweet about their plans and preparation for the race on Sunday January 17, 2010.

According to Running Shoes Houston, from first time race runners to competitive runners, the excitement is building about the Houston race.
For example, @zero2athlete comments: "10 days until the Houston half marathon! My first big race ever" Even the official race organizers, @HoustonMarathon join in on the Twitter marathon buzz by tweeting,
"Gearing up for race weekend in the office---first round of participant shirts are rolling fresh off the press!"

The Houston race day events include the Chevron Marathon, the Aramco Half Marathon, the El Paso 5K, and a Children's Fun Run.

The Race Start Times Are:

Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon
6:45 a.m. - Wheelchair start
7:00 a.m. - First wave start (Red & Green Waves)
7:10 a.m. - Second wave start (Blue & Black Waves)

EP5K
7:25 a.m. - Wheelchair start
7:30 a.m. - 5K start

As the race day comes closer, Running Shoes Houston suspects that online and social media networking activities related to the race will increase.

Some other Houston running related tweets include:

@SageNicole: Got my first pair of Newton's today! Marathon-ing never felt so good. will i beat my Houston Half time? Stay tuned.


@JimiDonJr: Getting a little rain..Heading out for last middle distance training run before taper
4 Houston Marathon. 12 miles I guess, then poker? Nah!

@TakeoRey: She lives in Houston now?? RT @HoustonMarathon:
Former WWE Wrestler Torrie Wilson To Run In Houston Marathon


@ShawtyAKAdionna: Got my bib # & I am SUPER STOKED !!! can't wait til the Houston Cheveron Marathon 2010


@slilley: Did 10 x 800 on the track last night. Last interval workout before next weeks Houston Marathon.


@maryalice1143: oh yea!! bib#30093 for the Houston half marathon! my wave starts @ 7:10am.
i am so excited!! just hope its not 19° on race day! : )


@amtisbell: Got my "final Chevron Houston 1/2 marathon confirmation email", I'm ready for Jan 17.


@JessicaRMurray: Is your New Years Resolution to get fit Houstonians? Nothing to lose by running
the Houston Marathon 5k! I dare you!

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About Houston Marathon:
The Chevron Houston Marathon, a Running USA founding member, is the nation's premier winter marathon, annually attracting participants from all 50 U.S. states and more than 20 foreign countries. In 2009, more than 26,000 runners participated in four marathon weekend events (marathon, half marathon, 5K run and children's run). The Houston Marathon has been ranked among the top five in the nation by Ultimate Guide to Marathons for fastest course, organization and crowd support. More than 5,000 volunteers organize the race, which is Houston's largest single-day sporting event.

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