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The premier training group for runners and triathletes in Central Texas.

Run With The Lion

Do you want to qualify for the Boston Marathon? Run your first 5K? Improve your 10K personal best? If so, Gilbert's Gazelles is where you need to be.

Gilbert Tuhabonye, former NCAA All-American, brings his successful running career, proven training methods and inspirational life experiences to offer one-of-a-kind coaching and personal motivation to all levels of runners. Through individual attention and group training, Gilbert combines the joy of running, a love for life and state-of-the-art coaching techniques in an educational and inspiring format that has grown into one of the most popular training programs in Central Texas.

Join Now and run with the lions. Iyo Ngwe!

Run Like A Gazelle

Gilbert's Gazelles training programs, designed for all levels of runners and proven to produce results, focus on form, biomechanics, strength and endurance. Gilbert believes that by transforming an athlete's biomechanics, running becomes a joy and the likelihood of injury is significantly limited. Join Now and run like a gazelle. Iyo Ngwe!

New Training Groups!

Gilbert's Gazelles is excited to offer new and exciting training classes for the upcoming year:

In 2008-2009 more than 30 Gazelles made the trip to the northeast to compete in America’s most hallowed 26.2 mile race. Join the group this year for our eighteen-week program and be one of the most well prepared runners in Boston.

Whether this is your first attempt at a half-marathon or a 10K, or you are a seasoned road-racing veteran, you'll want to train with the Gazelles to reach your peak performance. These six and ten-week programs are perfect for any runner.

Please contact us if you have questions.

This Voice in my Heart

This Voice in My Heart

Co-written with Gary Brozek, This Voice in My Heart: A Genocide Survivor's Story of Escape, Faith, and Forgiveness is Gilbert Tuhabonye's tale of triumph in his own words.

More than just an autobiography, this must-read book recounts Gilbert's journey from holocaust in his native Burundi to hero in his adopted homeland. Full of grace and dignity, this is a story like no other, a story that must not be forgotten.

"This Voice in My Heart" is available now at major book stores and amazon.com.

Leave a comment about the book.

Gazelles News

  • New Gazelle Boot Camp Class!
    Feb 1, 2010

    Beginning on Tuesday, February 2nd there's a new boot camp option to go along with the three classes we currently offer. From 6:00-7:00 a.m. in the Annex fellow Gazelles Vania Lanas and Carrie McDonald will offer up their version of... Read more

  • Gilbert Running Austin Marathon - Help Him Help Others
    Jan 31, 2010

    Our friendly and jovial coach is running the Austin Marathon and has put out a challenge to help him and the Gazelle Foundation help others by sponsoring Gilbert during the race. Last year through your generosity over $7,000 was... Read more

  • Injury Prevention Clinic - Saturday, January 30 from 9:30-10:15 a.m.
    Jan 22, 2010

    Gazelle partner Dr. Ross Bomben of Performance Health will be bringing his many years of medical knowledge and personal experience for an injury prevention clinic on Saturday, January 30th. All are invited to hear Dr. Bomben speak on the different... Read more

  • Richard Mendez Boot Camp Class
    Nov 29, 2009

    With the holiday season in full swing there couldn't be a more perfect time to sign up for Master's Extraordinaire Richard Mendez's boot camp for runners and runners-to-be.The program features classes at 5:30pm on Monday/Wednesday and 5.30am on Fridays. Join... Read more

  • Boston Marathon Training - Monday, December 7th, 2009
    Nov 27, 2009

    Gazelle Boston Marathon 2009-10 Monday, December 7, 2009 - Monday, April 19, 2010 Come and train under the best running coach in Texas, his team of assistants, and other experienced marathoners in an exciting group dynamic. In 2008-2009 more... Read more

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RunTex News

New Member Orientation

Interested in learning more about the Gazelles? Come to our new member orientation on Saturday, January 30 from 9:15-10:00am at RunTex Riverside for information on all of our 2010 training classes!

Become A Gazelle

Join now and reach your goals. Training programs convene year-round. Request info online or view descriptions here.

Training Programs

Gazelle Boot Camp

With the holiday season in full swing there couldn't be a more perfect time to sign up for Master's Extraordinaire Richard Mendez's boot camp for runners and runners-to-be.

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