Tuesday, May 28, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - May 27th to June 2nd


GOOD EVENING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
*Sorry for the delay! Life got a little crazy!*
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BCRR Spring Banquet
Thanks to all who attended the BCRR Spring Banquet! It was a fun night celebrating an exciting year of running! Congrats to Theresa Pearsall for winning Queen of the Cookie Table!

Here is the Awards PowerPoint for those who missed it!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2019-2020 BCRR Board:

President: Christina Jones
Vice President: David Piper
Secretary: Andrew Young
Treasurer: Peter Griffiths
Members at Large: Sarah Austin, David Gaskin, Mikra Jalovcova, Mike Mangan, & Justyna Paczkowski
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Wednesday Night @ Valhalla
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It’s celebration time!!! June Harris will be celebrating her birthday! And we will be wishing a Bon-Voyage to Sian Evans & Kern Hankins before they venture to the other side of the pond. You will be missed!!
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Bayou Bash Relay - Saturday, June 1st
The Bayou Bash Relay is RESCHEDULED for Saturday, June 1st. Please contact your Age Group Captain if you have not done so!
Open: Christina Jones – christinabcrr@gmail.com & Andrew Young – young.andrew.joseph@gmail.com
Masters (40-49): Christina Jones - christinabcrr@gmail.com & David Gaskin - djgaskin2013@yahoo.com
Senior (50-59): Lisa Thompson  - lisa@modernbb.com & Joe Lengfellner - thatsjoesmail@yahoo.com
Veteran (60-69) & Ultra (70+): Kathi Mahon - mahonmobile54@gmail.com & Mike Mangan - mikemangan41@yahoo.com

HARRA FAMILY PICNIC

After the relay - hang around and enjoy the HARRA Family Picnic! Complete with burgers, beer, and kids games!

**If you are unable to run - we still need volunteers for set up, road guards, and water station management!! Please email me to volunteer!!**

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First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast
Join us Sunday, June 2nd for a break from the routine by running along the Buffalo Bayou.

Afterwards, join us at Tacodeli  (1902 Washington Ave. D) - a Austin based taco chain serving a variety of… TACOS!!
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BCRR Membership 2019-2020
It’s that time of the year again! BCRR Membership renewal is due!  CLICK HERE to complete online:
·        Single Member $30
·        Family Membership: $35
·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members
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BCRR FALL TRIP!!!
Save the date for a fall trip to Santa Fe with BCRR!! We will be venturing to the Santa Fe Thunder Half-Marathon & 5K on Sunday, September 15th.  RSVP to the email for additional information!
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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 27, 2019
Rice University Track
June 1, 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:
  • June Harris - May 27th
  • Patricia Halter - May 30th
  • Claire Greenberg - June 1st

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

Happy Hour - True Anomaly

(Friday, May 31st, 2019) Join us at True Anomaly (2012 Dallas St) a new craft brewery in EaDO! See you starting around 6:30PM.
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, May 20, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - May 20th to May 26th



GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
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BCRR Spring Banquet - Wednesday, May 22nd
Wednesday, May 22nd @ 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.

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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!
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BCRR Membership 2019-2020
You will also be able to renew your BCRR Membership at the Banquet or CLICK HERE:
·        Single Member $30
·        Family Membership: $35
·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members
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Bayou Bash Relay - Saturday, June 1st
The Bayou Bash Relay is RESCHEDULED for Saturday, June 1st. Your Age Group Captains will be reaching out to confirm your participation for the new date!
Open: Christina Jones – christinabcrr@gmail.com & Andrew Young – young.andrew.joseph@gmail.com
Masters (40-49): Christina Jones - christinabcrr@gmail.com & David Gaskin - djgaskin2013@yahoo.com
Senior (50-59): Lisa Thompson  - lisa@modernbb.com & Joe Lengfellner - thatsjoesmail@yahoo.com
Veteran (60-69) & Ultra (70+): Kathi Mahon - mahonmobile54@gmail.com & Mike Mangan - mikemangan41@yahoo.com

HARRA FAMILY PICNIC

After the relay - hang around and enjoy the HARRA Family Picnic! Complete with burgers, beer, and kids games!

**If you are unable to run - we still need volunteers for set up, road guards, and water station management!! Please email me to volunteer!!**

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BCRR FALL TRIP!!!
Save the date for a fall trip to Santa Fe with BCRR!! We will be venturing to the Santa Fe Thunder Half-Marathon & 5K on Sunday, September 15th.  RSVP to the email for additional information!
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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 27, 2019
Rice University Track
*POSTPONED*
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:
  • Harsh Bhasin & Jason Lang - May 20th
  • Jonathan Miller - May 22nd
  • Bill Lindsey - May 23rd

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

Happy Hour - Axlerad

(Friday, May 24th, 2019) Join us at Axlerad (1517 Alabama St) a craft beer joint in a historic space with an expansive patio and Luigi Pizza next door! See you starting around 6:30PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, May 26th, 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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Monday, May 13, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - May 13th to May 19th


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
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Wednesday @ Valhalla
Let us continue the ‘farewells’ for Neeraj - as he will sponsor the tab at Valhalla this Wednesday!! Cheers!!
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Bayou Bash Relay - **POSTPONED**
The Bayou Bash Relay was POSTPONED this weekend due to inclement weather. The tentative date for rescheduling the race is Saturday, May 25th. Your Age Group Captains will reach out to you to reconfigure teams based on availability.

**If you are unable to run - we will still need volunteers for set up, road guards, and water station management!! Please email me to volunteer!!**

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BCRR Spring Banquet - Wednesday, May 23rd
Wednesday, May 22nd @ 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!
BCRR Membership 2019-2020
You will also be able to renew your BCRR Membership at the Banquet or CLICK HERE:
·        Single Member $30
·        Family Membership: $35
·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members
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CALLING FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS!!!
Interested in helping support the club as an active member of the board? Know someone who could help this club keep growing and making an impact in the running community? Nominate yourself or someone to run as a member of the board.

We are looking for Members at Large to assist with the BCRR Newsletter & Volunteer Organization ************************************************************
BCRR FALL TRIP!!!
Save the date for a fall trip to Santa Fe with BCRR!! We will be venturing to the Santa Fe Thunder Half-Marathon & 5K on Sunday, September 15th.  RSVP to the email for additional information!
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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 27, 2019
Rice University Track
*POSTPONED*
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:
  • Sarah Austin - May 13th
  • Christian Boada, Milan Jamrich, & Miriam Werner - May 14th
  • Jason Doehring - May 15th

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

Happy Hour - Next Door

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(Friday, May 17th, 2019) Join us at Next Door (2020 Waugh Dr.) a cozy dive bar featuring art from local, Houston artists! See you starting around 6:30PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, May 19th, 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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