Greetings Bayou City Road Runners |
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If Not You, Who? If Not Now, When? |
| The club cannot survive without volunteers! How about YOU?! It's great fun; and it's a great way to make new friends! Current highest need for volunteers: - BCRR President (2023-2024 season)
BCRR Treasurer (2023-2024 season)
For details regarding these volunteer opportunities please visit the BCRR Volunteers Page. |
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| HARRA Spring Series Reminder |
| The Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) organizes two major racing series, one in the Fall and one in the Spring. Both series offer contests for individuals as well as interclub competitions - and each race series features significant prizes for the winners! We are currently in the middle of the HARRA SPRING SERIES 2023: Jan 15 - Aramco Houston Half Marathon - GRB Convention CenterFeb 18 - HBA Fun Run 8K - Sam Houston ParkMarch 4 - Bayou City Classic 10K - Houston City Hall- April 1 - Bellaire Trolley Run 5k - Bellaire
- April 29 - Bayou Bash Relay T.C. Jester Park
- May 13 - LP Run (33 1/3 min) - Rice University track
For more details checkout the HARRA race series link. |
| | Speaking of HARRA Spring Series, THIS WEEKEND is the The Bellaire Trolley Run! The Bellaire Trolley Run is the HARRA Spring Series 5K championship race. This 5K always draws out some speedsters, but everyone is welcome regardless of their speed. The race begins April 1 in front of Bellaire City Hall and the post-race party is at Bellaire Town Square. Learn more at Bellaire-Trolley-Run. Remember, runners registered as BCRR members help earn the club points towards the intra-club series competition. |
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| Women's History Month Celebration |
| HARRA invites you to celebrate Women's History Month with a run this Wednesday (March 29) at 6 PM. Join the 3-mile long celebration at Memorial Park at the field west of the Tennis Center. This is a FREE event, including post-run refreshments, but please register HERE. Men welcome! |
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| Running Warehouse Discount |
| BCRR is proud to welcome our newest supporter; and we invite all our members to take advantage of the special 10% discount BCRR members enjoy on most items at RunningWarehouse.com. Discount Code: See members' email |
| | | Know a running enthusiast or fan that would make a great addition to the club? Invite them to join us! We're always happy to welcome new members to BCRR! |
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This week's birthdays: - March 29: Paul Schulz
- March 31: Mark Miller
- April 1: David Harvey and Grant Jenman
- April 2: Matthew Chamberlain
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| | This week's “Happy Hour” is going to be at Black Page Brewing (210 Glen Park St)! Join us Friday night starting about 7 PM. Watch the club's Facebook page for details and updates. Post on Facebook if you will be early!
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| Sundays Need Hydration Support |
| 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 at Loris0105@yahoo.com for more information on how to volunteer! |
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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. Additionally, 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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| Want to share your race results with the club?? |
| Email Scott Bounds - SpyderBounds@hotmail.com - with your race results and we will start publishing race results in the weekly email! |
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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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| | | 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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| | | 5:30am at Memorial Park Running Center. Contact Peter Griffiths for more info |
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| | | 6:30am at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 10-12 mile supported run w/ water at 2 locations followed by breakfast at Starbucks (1300 Post Oak Park Drive) |
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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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