Cliff Saunders
@cliffsaunders.bsky.social
Dog Dad. Husband. Son. Runner (9x13.1). News guy. Sports guy. Beer, pizza, and bagel snob.
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Cliff Saunders
@cliffsaunders.bsky.social
· Jul 22
Houston Marathon
I have worked with the folks at St. Jude Children's research Hospital for the last two years on their radiothons. The commitment they have for the children and families that they help is nothing short...
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I am running the Aramco Half Marathon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and help cure childhood cancer.
My goal is to raise $500. Thanks to you all I’m at $1,140.
Can you help me get to $1,500?
Here’s the link.
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My goal is to raise $500. Thanks to you all I’m at $1,140.
Can you help me get to $1,500?
Here’s the link.
fundraisers.hakuapp.com/cliff-saunde...
The PR is official.
January 20, 2026 at 11:03 PM
The PR is official.
This felt close to normal.
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
This felt close to normal.
Mother Nature doing work.
Not bad for recovery six days after running a half. Could’ve been better but 🤷♂️.
Not bad for recovery six days after running a half. Could’ve been better but 🤷♂️.
January 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Mother Nature doing work.
Not bad for recovery six days after running a half. Could’ve been better but 🤷♂️.
Not bad for recovery six days after running a half. Could’ve been better but 🤷♂️.
Back at it. Run/walk at Rice.
January 15, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Back at it. Run/walk at Rice.
Not going to lie. I was shooting for a PR. Previous best was 2:09:34 in College Station five years ago. Smashed it with a 2:07:59.
I’ll post pics and videos later. I’m tired and hurting.
But it’s a good hurt.
Cue up the John Cougar Mellencamp.
I’ll post pics and videos later. I’m tired and hurting.
But it’s a good hurt.
Cue up the John Cougar Mellencamp.
January 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Not going to lie. I was shooting for a PR. Previous best was 2:09:34 in College Station five years ago. Smashed it with a 2:07:59.
I’ll post pics and videos later. I’m tired and hurting.
But it’s a good hurt.
Cue up the John Cougar Mellencamp.
I’ll post pics and videos later. I’m tired and hurting.
But it’s a good hurt.
Cue up the John Cougar Mellencamp.
Short walk with Murphy and Cheryl just to get the blood flowing.
January 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Short walk with Murphy and Cheryl just to get the blood flowing.
Last one before Sunday’s half. Upper end of easy.
The work has been done. Now it’s time to execute and have fun.
Oh, and the weather looks fantastic.
LFG.
The work has been done. Now it’s time to execute and have fun.
Oh, and the weather looks fantastic.
LFG.
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Last one before Sunday’s half. Upper end of easy.
The work has been done. Now it’s time to execute and have fun.
Oh, and the weather looks fantastic.
LFG.
The work has been done. Now it’s time to execute and have fun.
Oh, and the weather looks fantastic.
LFG.
Easy three. But this felt like June. Pic is from my first half six years ago.
January 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Easy three. But this felt like June. Pic is from my first half six years ago.
Five days to go. This is one of my favorite spots on the course. Easy three today in swampy conditions.
January 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Five days to go. This is one of my favorite spots on the course. Easy three today in swampy conditions.
Six days. Tick tock.
January 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Six days. Tick tock.
Recovery run.. ✔️
Light strength.. ✔️
Park walk with Murphy .. ✔️
Light strength.. ✔️
Park walk with Murphy .. ✔️
January 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Recovery run.. ✔️
Light strength.. ✔️
Park walk with Murphy .. ✔️
Light strength.. ✔️
Park walk with Murphy .. ✔️
Last long run with this group. I joined Runner’s High Club mid season. I’ve made more friends in this group in three months than I would have thought possible. I am grateful to the coaches and my teammates.
The miles are in the bank. Next Sunday is the fun part. LFG.
The miles are in the bank. Next Sunday is the fun part. LFG.
January 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Last long run with this group. I joined Runner’s High Club mid season. I’ve made more friends in this group in three months than I would have thought possible. I am grateful to the coaches and my teammates.
The miles are in the bank. Next Sunday is the fun part. LFG.
The miles are in the bank. Next Sunday is the fun part. LFG.
Started the year on the right foot. Tempo. Also, Roast My Strava is a must if you are on Strava. Headed to the beach with The Murph.
January 1, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Started the year on the right foot. Tempo. Also, Roast My Strava is a must if you are on Strava. Headed to the beach with The Murph.
Plus a light strength session.
Missed almost two months of running due to my hip issues. Despite that, I think I did pretty good this year.
Missed almost two months of running due to my hip issues. Despite that, I think I did pretty good this year.
December 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Plus a light strength session.
Missed almost two months of running due to my hip issues. Despite that, I think I did pretty good this year.
Missed almost two months of running due to my hip issues. Despite that, I think I did pretty good this year.
Easy three around the neighborhood.
December 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Easy three around the neighborhood.
Recovery work:
- Strength focusing on the hips (lots of planking).
- Easy three miles with Christmas lights.
- Dog walk with The Murph.
- Strength focusing on the hips (lots of planking).
- Easy three miles with Christmas lights.
- Dog walk with The Murph.
December 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Recovery work:
- Strength focusing on the hips (lots of planking).
- Easy three miles with Christmas lights.
- Dog walk with The Murph.
- Strength focusing on the hips (lots of planking).
- Easy three miles with Christmas lights.
- Dog walk with The Murph.
Long run with my Runner’s High Club friends. Four miles at or quicker than race pace (9:50). Played it conservative on the back end in the 100% humidity.
Bring on the taper.
Bring on the taper.
December 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Long run with my Runner’s High Club friends. Four miles at or quicker than race pace (9:50). Played it conservative on the back end in the 100% humidity.
Bring on the taper.
Bring on the taper.
Today was supposed to be hills. Sometimes you need to call an audible and settle for five slow miles in 🥵 and humid Houston Christmas weather.
Sometimes less is more.
Sometimes less is more.
December 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Today was supposed to be hills. Sometimes you need to call an audible and settle for five slow miles in 🥵 and humid Houston Christmas weather.
Sometimes less is more.
Sometimes less is more.
Felt easier than it should have given the heat. Also did about 45 minutes of strength (didn’t realize my gym was closing early).
Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas.
Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas.
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Felt easier than it should have given the heat. Also did about 45 minutes of strength (didn’t realize my gym was closing early).
Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas.
Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas.
Speed work. Progressive miles 2-4. Strides in the final mile.
December 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Speed work. Progressive miles 2-4. Strides in the final mile.
My me time is non negotiable.
December 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
My me time is non negotiable.
Ran to the Beer Can House today for recovery miles. Not pictured: the hour of strength/core/hip work to keep me mobile.
December 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Ran to the Beer Can House today for recovery miles. Not pictured: the hour of strength/core/hip work to keep me mobile.
Long run with Runner’s High Club. Graduation Run for this build. And my longest run ever.
December 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Long run with Runner’s High Club. Graduation Run for this build. And my longest run ever.
Hills work. Middle four miles at tempo. A little toasty for December, no?
December 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Hills work. Middle four miles at tempo. A little toasty for December, no?