Let's start with a short course ride followed by giving the finishers "official PRs". Serious BS…read more Next IM allows these times to qualify for Kona championships. Serious BS!!! In multiple years they have allowed drafting. Yes, allowed. No marshals. No acceptance of video on the tollway nor from bike mounted cameras. Seriously, no DQs. Seriously, PRs for short course finish. Seriously, suckers pay to do IM events when they could enter a Full Triathlon (IM distance) that provides proper distance courses, utilizes Marshalls to ensure safety and rules being followed for half the price!. And, then there are those that need the BRAND. And, many will do a half distance, walk a ton just to buy an IM tattoo even though they never went the IM distance!

Never in a million years could I have seen myself joining the triathlon world, the community, and…read moremaking friends with some of the best athletes in the game. My journey of becoming an Ironman started in late of 2014 when I was inspired by a friend who's sister became the champion of an Ironman race in Brazil. I thought it was the coolest thing that someone could do and I wanted to be apart of it. After completing multiple Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons and two Ironman 70.3 races, I made the decision to register for the big daddy, Ironman Texas North American Championship. 140.6 miles of pain, fun, and memories. Ironman is more than just a competition, it's a journey where you test your boundaries and mental state. Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 miles of bike, and 26.2 marathon run. All three disciplines must be completed in under 17 hours. There are dozens of Ironman races across the globe and it's pretty badass to be able to host the North American Championship in my city every year. Triathletes train all year round for this competition, some even longer to make it to the big 140.6! I loved Ironman Texas! The entire week of Ironman was very well organized and planned. The weather conditions in 2016 were brutal. The swim was great, sunny and water temperature in Lake Woodlands was perfect. Due to weather the bike course was severely castrated and let's just say that it sucked the entire way. 15 miles before entering Transition 2 I was caught in a thunderstorm. The rain was coming down so hard and it even started to hail. All of that together felt like razor blades coming at my face. The rain was falling so hard that you could hardly see the road ahead but I was determined to continue. I did not give up. The stories I have to tell about this race, I could go on for ever. 2016 was nicknamed 'Ironman Apocalypse', and you can google that years race and see the video footage for yourself, it was insane. My favorite part of every triathlon is the run, and it's mostly because that is where I get to see my friends and family the most. All the spectators watching and cheering you on gives you that extra push. The volunteers were amazing as always and they went above and beyond for us after going through that rain. Being drenched and all I was cold, the sun was coming down and temperatures were dropping. The volunteers prepared hot chicken broth and it was exactly what I needed. After finishing this race, like many other competitors, I was relieved to run up and receive my medal. My feet were completely blistered and my shoes went from neon green to completely red and filled with blood. My body was chafing everywhere, that evenings shower sucked!! The medical tent, huge! So many medics from Memorial Herman attending to athletes and taking care of our medical needs. This race was everything I expected and more. If you ever decide to do triathlon, Ironman Texas is an amazing venue to train for. I will definitely be doing this race again.

Absolutely love 3 Palms Action Park! It's our family's home track and one of our favorites! There…read moreare many different tracks for all ages and skill levels, making it perfect for everyone. The park is very family-friendly and they host a variety of events throughout the year. If you're looking for a great place to ride, bring out your bikes and experience one of the best tracks in Texas!

The other reviews here are from folks who have never been anywhere else. The comment about the…read morewater truck is bulllll. They do every thing they can to make sure no is on the track before watering. Sandy yes we are near the coast. As far as the owner goes he is as hard working as they come. Awesome place and I am glad we have an awesome place to ride.

I ran the 10K and had a fun time. It was a well organized event, and I especially liked that they…read moreeither e-mailed or texted the runners their finish time right after crossing the finish line! I thought it was going to be a pretty small race, but there were a lot more runners than I expected. The race starts near Fish Plaza and you basically run down Memorial Drive and back. You run one loop for the 5K and two for the 10K. Not the most fun route, but it seems to be a common race route for a lot of smaller Houston races for road closure logistics, etc. There is just a slight bit of incline running over the bridge, but it's a flat course otherwise (as is expected in Houston). Post-race party runs true to the name -- plenty to chocolate to go around! It was my first time actually seeing a chocolate fountain in person, and I will shamelessly admit that I was pretty giddy about it ;).

Had a great time!!! Things started on time and were very organized. Looking forward to more!read more

Super cute spot for a date night if she's into a bit of a thrill. However, this is definitely an…read moreawesome place for kids! My son absolutely loved the experience. The have food, beer/seltzer and waiting area for all racers to be until their name is called. They should definitely have a few more games to keep customers busy, I walked in and one guy was sleep on the bench and nearly missed his turn. The only issue I had is the employee mentioned that the next race for my son would be "in about 15 minutes" so we bought several races on the premise of thinking that we'd have enough time to do them all in one night! Well, she lied! We ended up waiting nearly an hour! I was pretty PO'd. However, you can keep the races you bought until next time you visit. Sucks if you don't live close though. It's only for 1 year.

This is way too expensive for what it actually offers. I was charged $66.33 for 2 10-min races…read morewhich is supposed to be a "deal" somehow. The staff on hand clearly hates their job and couldn't be bothered to look into a simple problem I encountered. In my 1st race some asshat hit me at almost full speed in the back of their "very expensive" go karts. I brought up the issue when I passed by the flag dude and he didn't seem like he even had a singular fuck to give. He said "just keep racing" which is pretty hilarious because on their wall in bold font it clearly says NO BUMPING. The party that bumped on me faced 0 consequences by staff because as I said prior they have 0 fucks to give. I understand with go karting there is a risk but no one goes karting and says I hope I get to rammed today! If you are going to have rules maybe try enforcing them? Now I have pretty bad neck and back pain. Do better K1 Speed this is the 1st and last time I will ever visit this dumpster locale.

I had not been slot car racing for literally 60 years when my 39 year old son and I walked into…read moreScale Auto Racing. Everyone was extremely accommodating to us, and the UK bloke owner even let us race his best autos around the track! We couldn't believe it. He gave us racing tips and encouraged us to enter the weekly Sunday races he holds there, even saying I could race HIS cars. Amazing! With this kind of customer service, we are considering becoming regulars.

Awesome tracks a good range of new cars to buy along with Hotwheels. The racing program is very…read morecompetitive and a great range of classes from Hotwheels drag racing to high speed group C cars. Friendly staff they are will to help you with your problems and help a new person how to get cars ready to race.

There's no doubt that everyone at RideSmart plays an important role…read more Though, Brian Cole is directly responsible for creating some very core memories in my life, a rare thing. Coming from a riding hiatus (several years) after a very dramatic motorcycling accident, he renewed my confidence and established consistency in my riding capability, which has inspired me to continue. I was not the fastest, but I sure did learn fast. Purposefully, I was not quick. Asking to learn slow, to go smooth, where smooth becomes fast. He respected that. Brian was my advocate from the very beginning, always seeking to understand my goals and helping me reach them. He genuinely wanted to do the best for me, as a true mentor/instructor. Can't emphasize enough his commitment to advocate, he looked out for me as his student, the 1x1 instruction w/ him was perfect. A major credit to the RideSmart Team. Thank you!

The only thing that was worth coming to their class was getting to ride the COTA circuit itself. I…read morehave done another track day coaching in another state. In comparison, Ridesmart was a letdown. To say the least, the organization of sessions between every time you go out to the track and head back to the classrooms was not very comfortable. Another thing I noticed that if any of the candidates from level 1 wanted to learn and follow the instructor (follow his tires) on the circuit, they would have to be lucky enough to be picked up from a bunch of raised hands. With the other school I have seen that the every candidate gets to do that one by one for at least 2 laps. As you can tell by now, having too many people enrolled in level 1 is a problem. Furthermore, when you get to the circuit you get around 10-15 mins which means by the time you are on lap 2.5 or 3 the white flag comes up and you need to head back to the classroom. In all, it was a very chaotic experience for me and by the end of the day, I was exhausted and did not feel like I learned anything valuable.

Get your roll on, errybody errybody get your roll on.... And keep rollin, for 10k, 13.1 miles, or a…read morefull 26.2 miles with thousands of your closest townsfolk. Whether you're running, or volunteering it's for a great cause. It's quite a sight to see so many people as one, working towards a common goal (the finish line). As a runner, you not only get to traverse your favorite city in the great nation of Texas by foot, but you also get a chance to wait in line for port-a-potties spread throughout the course. The most common situation being the need to pee as soon as the race starts. The further out you can run at the beginning, the shorter the lines. After running there's a tent city waiting to welcome you with free foods, drinks and the best offers that expensive services and companies will give you. For those who start off in warm up clothing, and shed it as the race goes on, all clothing gets donated. So that's pretty cool. As a volunteer, you get a front row seat in a number of different areas, providing various services to runners and the community. Watching for traffic, cleaning up litter and clothing, offering runners water and other items, or other services provided by the race staff. Volunteers get shirts, and swag, as well as a jacket (which I didn't get because it was never delivered in my size. AHEM....a wee bit butt-hurt still. Our group BON Running Club, had a volunteer after party at Little Woodrow's. We're pretty awesome. For Health, Charity, personal goals, or because you're bored, the marathon is something you have to be in, to understand and enjoy. Yes, the idea of running in a giant circle when you life isn't in jeopardy seems a little much to some. However, it's good practice for when the inevitable zombie apocalypse begins, or our alien overlords arrive to establish dominance. Just do it the once so you know you can. Then you know you don't have to fear zombies with 5 mph speed limit.

Wow. To hell with Chicago, they should call Houston the windy city because I was totally BLOWN…read moreAWAY by how awesome this race was. I feel so lucky I got in as part of a team and I would recommend this race without hesitation to anybody. I ran the half this year (Jan 2013) and to say that the weather at the start was not optimal is an understatement. Rainy, windy and cold, I was thinking this race would be craptacular beyond compare. I was wrong...even with the weather this was one of the most fun half marathons I've ever run (and this was # 32 for me). Highlights: Communication from the race was consistently relevant, timely and informative. I never felt spammed. The Expo was great and bib/shirt pickup was a breeze. The start was one of the best...scratch that, I'm kicking it up a notch, the start was the best organized of any race I've ever run, and that includes races in NYC, Miami, Pittsburgh, Chicago and San Diego. The way they fed people into the correct corral was excellent. The volunteers were AMAZE-BALLS! So well organized, spaced well, helpful, friendly and supportive, I can't say enough. The spectators were EXCEPTIONAL! My friends from Houston were afraid there wouldn't be that many people out because who wants to stand in a cold rain, with wind, for hours. Well apparently tens of thousands of Houstonians do because all along the course there was terrific support. Running through the Heights was very fun. The crowd really helped keep the mood upbeat and spirits high. I felt like a superstar running through the puddles and the supporters are the reason why. Thank you so much, Houston. The after race was well organized and efficient. I just wish the weather had been nicer so there could have been a celebration on Discovery Green, but that's not the race's fault. I'm used to lottery systems because a lot of the races in NYC have them...that's the price you pay for having a popular race. I hope I'm lucky enough to get in next year. Houston Marathon organizers, you do a great job. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you in 2014!

Who doesn't enjoy looking like a rainbow vomited all over you after running 3.2 miles of…read moreawesomeness? This was probably one of the most fun 5k runs I have participated in thus far. In fact I'm pretty sure its fun for not only the run participants but also those that volunteer to make sure your covered in color by the time you cross the finish line. It's a great event for all ages and for every level of runner/walker. As you trek along adding those miles on to your sneakers you reach "color" check points where volunteers are armed with bottles of colored powder awaiting the human canvases that are about to pass through. "Get out and move and be healthy all while supporting great causes!"

Throwing dyed cornstarch at people who are trying to breathe is not just moronic, it's UNHEALTHY…read more Cornstarch is used by this for-profit company as a vehicle for dyes that are thrown at participants. The idea is a good one, but the method is not healthy, particularly for children and people with asthma. A closer look at this company's reveals there is some hazard to being pelted with a fine solid dust while you try to breathe. Take a hint from the band GWAR, who have been showering the public with safe dyes for years: add some water to avoid airborne particulate matter from entering folks' respiratory systems!

Holy 25 degree weather to kick off the 2017 WQM (6.55 Miles). I have to say seeing so many…read morededicated women show up with that kind of temperature just further added to the inspiration and celebration. I now can cross off my "list cold weather running" and can say without a doubt I am not a cold weather athlete by any means. Amongst avoiding slippage on ice that was camouflaged on the black top road and witnessing sweat icicles and frost forming on many fellow runners backs, I have to say aside all freezing discomforts the course was a nice flat one. Much gratitude must be given to all the volunteers, sponsors, and men and women in uniform that gave their time and made this chilly race so great. Way to go to all the ladies that participated!

Great and well organized marathon! Sponsors also were giving care and little gifts…read more. I enjoyed it.... such an amazing experience!