Monday, December 9, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - December 9 to December 15


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
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**FINAL 24 HOURS**
BCRR Half Zip
With the chilly weather - why not rep your favorite running club in a performance stretch half zip?! Jackets will be embroidered with the BCRR circle logo. These will be purchased by pre-order only.

To order:
  • Cash, Check (written to BCRR), Venmo - @cmjones927 or Zelle - cmjones927@gmail.com
    Include the size in your payment
  • Cost: S-5XL $35
  • Final day for order: TODAY - MONDAY, December 9th
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It’s BCRR Christmas Time!!!
Christmas Lights Run
Wednesday, December 11th @ 6:30 pm - start at the Rose Garden in River Oaks
Join us for a special 4 mile run around River Oaks, featuring the festively decorated houses! VIEW MAP HERE

**NOTE - Parking around the Rose Garden is limited! Consider parking prior to Lazy Lane**
Afterwards we will celebrate with drinks at Kenneally’s Irish Pub (2111 S Shepherd Dr.).

BCRR Christmas Party
Friday, December 13th @ 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 return of the LIVE BAND - Buttercup!! FESTIVE attire is a must!

Bring your favorite holiday baked treat to compete for Champion of the BCRR Cookie Table - Prize is a Spec’s gift card!
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Ft. Bend KIA 30K - Sunday, December 15th
The Ft. Bend Kia 30K is Sunday, December 15th. This is 3rd in the buildup series for the Houston Marathon. 3 Loops around Sugarland total 18.6 miles in the event. Details and registration can be found HERE.

** There will be NO SUNDAY supported run at Memorial Park **
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Save the Date for BCRR Events!!
  • Sunday, December 29th - John’s Loooooooong Run
    *Details coming soon*
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2019 HARRA FALL SERIES
Date
Race
Location
October 6, 2019
University of Houston - Clear Lake
October 27, 2019
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
November 9, 2019
December 1, 2019
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
December 15, 2109
Sugar Land Town Square, Sugar Land
January 19, 2020
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 members! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  
Happy Birthday to:
  • Deborah Touchy - December 9th
  • Cecilia Farias-Ruiz, Wendy Zhang, & Cheryl Shaw - December 10th
  • Cheryl Shaw - December 11th
  • Jenny Williams - December 12th

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

Happy Hour - BCRR CHRISTMAS PARTY

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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