Monday, May 21, 2018

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - May 21st to May 27th



GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Joe Conway Memorial Track Meet

Thank you to all who ran, donated, volunteered, and cheered! We raised more than $4000 for Joe's children's college funds. The track meet was a competitive night, honoring a great member of the Houston running community.

Results will be available later this week on the BCRR Website.
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BCRR Spring Banquet - Wednesday, May 23rd
Wednesday, May 23rd @ St. Arnold's Brewery (2000 Lyons Ave)
Taps open at 6:30 PM
Tickets will be $15 at the door (cash or check) – this includes dinner from Lasagna House and beer!!

The Cookie Table is returning! Members are invited to bring their best baked goods to share! We will vote for the best tasting treat to receive an award!

You will also be able to renew your BCRR Membership at the Banquet:
·        Single Member $30
·        Family Membership: $35
·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members

**There will be NO SUPPORTED Wednesday Run this week. Please join us at the Banquet!!**
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Colorado Half Marathon
Saturday, August 4th - The club will venture to Estes Park in Colorado for a half marathon! Race details HERE. Details and lodging to be determined. Please reply to this email to receive additional information as we are currently exploring options for lodging.

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2018 HARRA Spring Series
COMPLETE!! Enjoy your summer of easy running!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  
Happy Birthday to:
·        Jonathan Miller – May 22nd
·        Bill Lindsey – May 23rd
·        June Harris – May 27th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Holman Draft Hall
(Friday, May 25th, 2018) Join us at Holman Draft Hall (820 Holman St) A cozy draft hall with beer, frozen house cocktails, and wine! Please join us at 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, May 27th, 2018) Join us immediately following the long run for coffee and breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh.

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WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:
Mellow Monday- Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park at 7:00p.m.Runners who are interested should park on the east side of the parking lot in front of the softball fields off of the Picnic Loop. Following a loop around Memorial, we head to a dinner venue for post running fun.
Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday evening we meet at 6:30 at Rice University (run leaves at 6:40 pm sharp!). All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla afterwards. Parking is available at First Christian Church/School (1628 Rice Boulevard).
To park in the church parking lot, you need a BCRR bumper sticker. Please see Lisa Thompson for a sticker if you do not already have one.
Friday Speedwork (Memorial Park 5:30 AM): Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net
Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30 AM): Meet us at the O mile marker for a 10, 11, or 12 mile route around Memorial Park and through River Oaks. Immediately following the run, join us Whole Foods for coffee and conversation.
**Please note that in cases of inclement weather, i.e. thunder & lightning, group runs will be cancelled for safety reasons. Check the BCRR Facebook Page for the latest updates on run cancellations**
WORD FROM THE BIRD
See the latest newsletter here!  http://www.bcrr.org/news-arch ive.html
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Your BCRR Board!!!
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