Chevron Houston Marathon Athlete Tracking 2012

For the 40th anniversary of the race, it looks like the organization went all out in the technology department for spectators and runners this year.  You will be able track the runners in many ways. In case you forgot my bib # it is:

I have decided not to use the Shawn's Ironman Tracker that day because it drains down my phone battery something fierce and I know it would not last the whole race.  Here are your other options to keep track of the progress though:

1. For email updates and texts regarding progress:  CLICK HERE and follow the steps! 
2. You can join the conversation on Twitter for the most up to date information and impromptu contests throughout race weekend.  Send ups your phone pictures, mention @houstongmarathon & @shawnsironman, and hashtag #HouMarathon & #ShawnsIronman in your tweets, so we can follow your action too!
3. The final one is for all of those out there that have grown another appendige to your body like I have called an iPhone or Android phone.  I don't have a droid, but here is the screen shots from the iPhone app the created with step by step instructions:

Download the app by searching HOU 26.2 or Houston Marathon

Once the app is downloaded, choose your event, I am doing the Cheveron Houston Marathon

At this screen there is a lot of great information, but you want to set up your athlete tracking first, so click there.

Once you get ther it will ask you if you are a spectator or runner, I am not sure what the difference is, but I am sure you will tell me later.  Make sure it is on 2012 & Houston Marathon.  Search my last name, MURPHY, and put HOUSTON in for the city.  It narrows down the search a lot.

There you can click on my name Murphy, Matthew to follow me around the course.

I am not sure how dependible this will be during the race, but it looks really promising.  If it does not work the way we want it to, I will be updating:

I will be able to get your messages and tweet as I run, so feel free to send away.  I might not respond, but I will read them, I promise. 

Thanks for all of your support and looking forward to crossing the finish line with you.