Ramiro Alvarado is an elite Houston runner with over fifteen years of running experience in both short road races and long distance marathons. He has placed as a top ten overall finisher in many Texas races and was the top overall Texas finisher at the 1998 Boston Marathon with a race time of 2:29:42 (5:43 mile pace). Ramiro has recently launched his own personal run coaching company, Cheetah running. Whether you are a walker who is looking to lose weight or a serious runner who wants to take your running to the next level, Ramiro offers one-on-one or group coaching. Stretching and conditioning are also included and stressed in his cardio programs to minimize your risk of injury. Contact Ramiro in Houston at 713-847-9751 or e-mail him at cheetahrunning@yahoo.com or info@merlinofitness.com for more information on his personalized walking, jogging or running programs.