GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
EXTRA EXTRA - Read the latest BCRR Newsletter HERE!!
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Bayou Run Redo - Sunday, December 8th
Since the 25 K canceled the first Sunday Bayou Run - let’s try again this Sunday! Join us for a break from River Oaks and run the Buffalo Bayou.
Afterwards - head to Empire Cafe (1732 Westheimer Rd) for a tasty traditional breakfast inside an old gas station!
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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
- Samples will be available for try-on at the Wednesday & Sunday runs
- Final day for order: Sunday, December 8th
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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 Afterwards we will celebrate with drinks at Kenneally’s Irish Pub (2111 S Shepherd Dr.).
**There will be NO SUPPORTED Wednesday run this week at Rice**
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!
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HMSA Classical 25K - Sunday, December 1st
Congrats to all who race, cheered, and supported the 25K! Next up… the Ft. Bend Kia 30K - Sunday, December 15th.
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Save the Date for BCRR Events!!
- Sunday, December 29th - John’s Loooooooong Run
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2019 HARRA FALL SERIES
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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:
- Raymond Ruiz - December 2nd
- George Columbus - December 5th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour - The Black Labrador
(Friday, December 6th, 2019) Head over to the The Black Labrador (4100 Montrose Blvd. #8) A cozy Britsh bar, that is sadly closing in mid-December. Let’s saw “Good-Bye” to a cornerstone bar to the history of this club. See you starting at 7PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, December 8th) - Join BCRR at the Whole Foods on Waugh for coffee and breakfast following the Sunday long run!
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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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