Monday, September 9, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - September 9 to September 15


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
EXTRA EXTRA - Read the latest edition of the BCRR Newsletter HERE!!
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BCRR Club Tent - STOLEN
This weekend the BCRR Pop-up Tent was stolen from the Sunset Heights area. A police report has been filed - so please keep your eyes open and contact BCRR with any information!! 
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Wednesday @ Valhalla!!
This Wednesday, celebrate another BCRR Birthday as Joel DuBois sponsors the tab in honor of being another year younger!
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Toughest 10K Kemah - Virtual Run
Due to the construction on Hwy 146 and the Kemah bridge, the Toughest 10K Kemah is now a VIRTUAL RUN. On Wednesday, September 18th - BCRR is hosting a Detour Distance during our regular run. Register HERE for the Toughest 10K Kemah to receive a medal. Registration is optional and not mandatory to join. Beers will be sponsored at Valhalla following!

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BCRR FALL TRIP!!!
The Santa Fe Thunder Half Marathon is THIS WEEKEND! Good luck BCRR members!! 
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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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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest member Erika Rivero! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  
Happy Birthday to:
  • Frederick Fenner & Rhonda Emerson - September 9th
  • Eric Stotzer & Jill Fragoso - September 10th
  • Sally Hall - September 11th
  • Jody Berry - September 12th
  • John Fredrickson - September 15th

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

Happy Hour - Julep
(Friday, September 13th, 2019) Join us at Julep (1919 Washington Ave) a downhome cocktail bar featuring Southern cocktails in a laid back atmosphere. See you starting around 7PM

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, September 15th, 2019) Following the Sunday run, join us at Whole Foods on Waugh for coffee and breakfast!

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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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