Monday, February 25, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - February 25th to March 3rd



GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast
Join us Sunday, March 3rd for a break from the routine by running along the Buffalo Bayou.
Afterwards, join us for breakfast at Golden Bagels & Coffee (3119 White Oak) a deli boasting New York style bagels and coffee!!
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Bayou City Classic 10K - March 16th
The Bayou City Classic is quickly approaching as the next HARRA race of the Spring Series. Choose from a 5K, 10K, and 10K Centipede option - where you can run tethered to your closest running buddies in themed costumes. Registration and race information can be found HERE

There are also opportunities to volunteer for set up, tear down, road guards, etc. Go HERE to VOLUNTEER!!
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BCRR Spring Save the Date:
  • Wednesday, March 6th - Alumni Night @ Valhalla **NO CHURCH PARKING - Ash Wednesday**
  • Wednesday, March 13th - Alternate Run with PIM @ Memorial Park
  • Sunday, April 7th - Spring Family Picnic @ 4010 Mandell St.
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2019 HARRA Spring Series
Date
Race
Location
January 20, 2019
Aramco Half Marathon
GRB, Houston
February 16, 2019
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
March 16, 2019
Houston City Hall
April 13, 2019
Bellaire City Hall
April 2019
Rice University Track
May 2019
T.C. Jester Park
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest member Visweswaran Ravikumar! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  
Happy Birthday to:
  • John Koenig - February 25th
  • Rosie Schmandt - March 2nd
  • Nancy Greig - March 3rd

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – La Grange
(Friday, March 1st, 2019) Join us at La Grange (2517 Ralph St.), a patio bar with craft beer and tasty cocktails.  Join us starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods - To Return Next Week
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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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Monday, February 18, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - February 18th to February 24th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Law Week 8K
Congrats to all who raced Saturday in the Law Week 8K! Next up - the Bayou City Classic 10K
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2019 HARRA Spring Series
Date
Race
Location
January 20, 2019
Aramco Half Marathon
GRB, Houston
February 16, 2019
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
March 16, 2019
Houston City Hall
April 13, 2019
Bellaire City Hall
April 2019
Rice University Track
May 2019
T.C. Jester Park
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members Christian Wolfsteiner, Ralph Castillo, & Anthony Melton! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  
Happy Birthday to:
·        Mirka Jalovcova & Helena Chen – February 18th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:


Happy Hour – Craft Beer Cellar
(Friday, February 22nd, 2019) Join us at Craft Beer Cellar (907 Franklin St), a bar featuring a variety of beer from small craft breweries.  Join us starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, February  24th, 2019) 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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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - February 11th to February 17th



GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Law Week 8K - February 16th
The Spring HARRA Series is quickly approaching! First up - the Law Week Fun Run 8K on Saturday, February 16th . Details and registration can be found HERE.
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2019 HARRA Spring Series
Date
Race
Location
January 20, 2019
Aramco Half Marathon
GRB, Houston
February 16, 2019
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
March 16, 2019
Houston City Hall
April 13, 2019
Bellaire City Hall
April 2019
Rice University Track
May 2019
T.C. Jester Park
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members Christian Wolfsteiner, Ralph Castillo, & Anthony Melton! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  
Happy Birthday to:
·        Anthony Melton & Audriana Schulz – February 12th
·        Karen Hasson & Andrea Milbourne – February 14th
·        Dexter Handy, Margie McCarthy, & Robert Swanson – February 16th
·        Don Hilber – February 17th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Moon Tower Inn
(Friday, February 15th, 2019) Join us at Moon Tower Inn (3004 Canal St.), an outdoor bar in EADO, featuring specialty hot dogs and game meats.  Join us starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, February  17th, 2019) 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
******
Your BCRR Board!!!
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - February 4th to February 10th



GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Wednesday Night @ Valhalla
Before birthday celebrations, April Murphy is organizing an “Alumni” run beginning at 6PM, with Valhalla celebrations to follow at 7PM.  The regular run will begin as usual at 6:40PM with Valhalla to follow.

**Note you cannot park in the church parking lot prior to 6:30PM so please find an alternative prior.**
After all the running, let’s celebrate some birthdays!! Meet at Valhalla for burgers and beer to celebrate birthdays for Andrew Young, Bob Thompson, & Kevin DiVerde!!

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Law Week 8K - February 16th
The Spring HARRA Series is quickly approaching! First up - the Law Week Fun Run 8K on Saturday, February 16th . Details and registration can be found HERE.
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2019 HARRA Spring Series
Date
Race
Location
January 20, 2019
Aramco Half Marathon
GRB, Houston
February 16, 2019
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
March 16, 2019
Houston City Hall
April 13, 2019
Bellaire City Hall
April 2019
Rice University Track
May 2019
T.C. Jester Park
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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:
·        Thomas Hebert – February 4th
·        Brenda Hilton, Steven Esson – February 5th
·        Kevin DiVerde, Matt Nicole, Aln McClain – February 6th
·        Jamila Spencer & Natalie Lankford – February 7th
·        Margaret Webster – February 8th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Shady Acres Saloon
(Friday, February 8th, 2019) Join us at Shady Acres Saloon (1115 W 19th St.), a dive bar in the Heights with a BBQ food truck.  Join us starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, February  10th, 2019) 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
******
Your BCRR Board!!!
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