Monday, February 24, 2020

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - February 24 to March 1



GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
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NO CHURCH PARKING - February 26th
Due to Ash Wednesday, February 26th, there is NO CHURCH PARKING for the Wednesday night run. Please find an alternate location. Run will start as normal at 6:40PM. 
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Darling Dash - Sunday, February 23rd
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Thanks to this hard working crew that helped manage the Darling Dash early Sunday morning! BCRR appreciates you!!
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First Sunday of the Month - Bayou Run
Take a break from the routine and join us for an alternate route along the Buffalo Bayou on Sunday, March 1st.
Afterwards, join us for breakfast at Pondicheri (2800 Kirby Dr. b132) - for an India inspired brunch!
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Bayou City Classic Set-up Assistance Needed
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John Phillips needs four club members to assist with set up for the BCC 10k the day before the race.  Can you be at Sam Houston Park (location for this year’s race due to construction at City Hall) at 10am on Friday, March 13?  If so, please contact Joel DuBois at jadrun58@gmail.com.
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BCRR Garage Sale
BCRR is hosting our Spring Garage sale at the Modern B&B (4003 Hazard St.)
Friday & Saturday - March 6th & 7th - 8AM to 3PM

We need volunteers to help us with the event at the Modern!
Please drop off or stop by to give a hand and sell your treasures!

*The proceeds of our garage sale fund club parties and entry into the Fall & Spring Relays*
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Save the Date for BCRR Spring Events

  • Wednesday, February 26th - Ash Wednesday *NO PARKING* @ First Christian Church
  • Sunday, March 22nd - Family Picnic @ the Presidential Palace
  • Thursday, May 21st - Spring Awards Banquet @ St. Arnold’s Investors Pub
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2020 HARRA SPRING SERIES

Date
Name
Location
January 19, 2020
George R. Brown Convention Center, Downtown Houston
February 15, 2020
Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Downtown Houston
March 14, 2020
City Hall, Downtown Houston
April 4, 2020
City Hall, Bellaire
April 18, 2020
LP Run
Rice University Track
May 2,  2020
Bayou Bash Relay
T.C. Jester Park, 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:
  • John Koenig - February 25th

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

Happy Hour - Two Headed Dog
(February 28th, 2020) - Join us Friday evening at Two Headed Dog (3100 Fannin St #115 - a Midtown bar established by two bartenders from The Grand Prize - READ HERE! Be sure to check out the excellent cocktail menu - and decorative bathrooms. Meet starting around 7PM **Post to the BCRR FB if you’re headed there earlier and friends might join you!**

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/newsletters.html
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Your BCRR Board!!!
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