GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Striders' Longest Long Run
BCRR has been invited to attended the Striders' supported 21 mile long run in preparation for the Houston Marathon. It will be held Sunday, December 9th. Event details can be found HERE.
We will also have our traditional Sunday supported run beginning at Memorial Park.
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BCRR Christmas Time:
Christmas Lights Run
Wednesday, December 12th @ 6:30 pm - start at the Rose Garden
Join us for a special 4 mile run around River Oaks, featuring the festively decorated houses! VIEW MAP HERE Afterwards we will celebrate with drinks at Kenneally’s Irish Pub (2111 S Shepherd Dr.).
Christmas Party
Friday, December 14th @ 7 pm – Modern B&B (4003 Hazard)
Join us at the Modern B&B for the BCRR Christmas Party! Cost is $10 at the door – which includes a signature cocktail, dinner, and a LIVE BAND!! FESTIVE attire is a must!
Bring your favorite holiday baked treat to compete for Champion of the BCRR Cookie Table!
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John’s LOOOOONG RUN –
Sunday, December 30th
This is the 18th year and the 3rd year for the new site at Sue Leone’s/Alan Svoboda’s Terrace Home (326 Terrace Ave. 77007)
This is open to all BCRR members and guests Start is 6:30 am from The Terrace House. It is a 21 mile single loop route with several ways to adjust the distance. More details to follow!
***We will need help marking the course on Saturday, December 29th - Please let John, Alan, or myself know if you can help. Thanks!***
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2018 HARRA Fall Series
Date
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Race
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Location
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September 29, 2018
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October 7, 2018
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University of Houston - Clear Lake
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October 28, 2018
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Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
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November 25, 2018
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Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
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December 16, 2108
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Sugar Land Town Square, Sugar Land
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January 20, 2019
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George R. Brown Convention Center, Downtown Houston
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest member -Andrea Milbourne! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!
BCRR Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to:
· Deborah Touchy – December 9th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Eight Row Flint
(Friday, December 7th, 2018) Join us at Eight Row Flint (1039 Yale St), an upscale ice house, serving rare bourbons, craft beers, and margaritas! Join us starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, December 9th, 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 7:00 PM. 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 PM 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 Tennis Center (Old 0 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-archive.html
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Your BCRR Board!!!
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