Monday, June 13, 2022

BCRR Weekly Update 6/13/22-6/19/22


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Good Morning Bayou City Road Runners

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The Word from the Bird

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**POSTPONED**

BCRR Spring Banquet

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Stay tuned for an updated date for the End of Year Banquet. 
 

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Board Nominations!

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Nominations for Board Members are open now. Roles are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and At-Large Member. Self-nominations are encouraged!

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HARRA UPDATES!!!

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  1. Congratulations to the BCRR runners who placed in the HARRA Runner of the Season competition!
    HARRA Leaderboard LINK
  2. HARRA Membership: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION SPECIAL: Save $5 by joining or renewing before June 30, 2022. Sign up now and be good through June30, 2023.
    Remember, being a member of HARRA provides great benefits, such as discounts at local businesses, discounts at local races, inclusion in the Fall and Spring Runner of the Season competitions (with cash prizes of $85-$120), etc. 

    Support HARRA and help us further the mission to advocate for the greater Houston running community! Just click on the "join" or "renew" links at the top right of the HARRA home page!
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New Members

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Let's give a giant welcome to the newest members of BCRR! 

We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!

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Happy Birthday!

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This week's birthdays:

  • June 13: Rebecca Verm
  • June 14: Jonathan Zwickel
  • June 16: Jay Hendrickson
  • June 17: Andrew Kenworthy and Lee Holm
  • June 18: James Peoples
  • June 19: Ragan Crowell
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Friday Night Happy Hour!!!

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Social Calendar

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Join us Friday evening at Under the Volcano (2349 Bissonnet St), a colorful Mexican-inspired hangout with a covered patio & varied seletion of frozen mixed drinks. We will meet around 7pm. 

 

Post on Facebook if you will be early!

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Friendly COVID Reminder

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As the number of cases fluctuates, the BCRR Board kindly requests that you receive the COVID vaccination to minimize the risk to yourself and others. Wearing a mask is still encouraged. Please maintain social distancing prior to and following club runs. 

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Sunday NEEDS Hydration!

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Who likes water during the Sunday long runs? Especially in the summer! Our Sunday morning hydration team could use a little more help as people go on vacation. Please contact Loris for more information on how to volunteer!

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Weekly Club Runs

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Mellow Monday

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7pm at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 3 mile casual paced run around the Park and dinner to follow

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Wednesday Run

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6:30pm at First Christian Church for a 3-6 mile run around Rice University and Hermann Park followed by drinks at Valhalla

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Friday Speedwork

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5:30am at Memorial Park Running Center. Contact Peter Griffiths for more info

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Sunday Long Run

6:30am at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 10-12 mile supported run with water at 2 locations followed by breakfast

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**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**

 

If you are feeling ill, have a fever, or have been exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19, please do not attend club runs for 2 weeks. 

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Bayou City Road Runners

PO Box 66196, Houston, TX 77266