Today we’d like to introduce you to Janica Owen
Hi Janica, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started running to complete one marathon (bucket list) before I turned 40, thinking it was impossible for someone like myself. I didn’t know anything about running or run clubs. I’m now 49 with a goal of completing marathons until I’m unable to. I started a FREE non profit 501c3 run & walk club (RISE Run & Walk Club) to help individuals achieve their goals of crossing those finish lines as well at absolutely no cost to members. RISE was established in 2022 with What grew from 10 members is now up to 315 members.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It’s been a smooth road. No struggles as we are completely volunteer based and everyone steps up and help out. Because no one is paid, we receive donations and 100% goes back into the run club.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about RISE Runners & Walkers?
RISE Run & Walk Club is a FREE non profit run & walk club that provides free support and training to walkers and runners. We have all levels including individuals who come out and walk to maintain health, all the way to Boston Qualifiers, Ultra Marathon & Trail Runners. We are the only run & walk club that provides absolutely FREE training more than 3 times a week in Fort Bend & Harris County. It’s been amazing to see that one will join with their goal that started as just a thought of completing a 5k to now finishing their first marathon.
Any big plans?
Our plans are to grow and have several chapters throughout the Houston area.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.riserunners.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riserunners/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riserunnersandwalkers
