BCRR Weekly Update Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2023

Greetings Bayou City Road Runners The Word from the Bird ­ BCRR THIS WEEK

Remember...on the first Sunday of the month, our long run is the "Bayou Run"

Monday, Nov 27th, 7:00PM: Mellow Monday. Run starts at Memorial Park Tennis Center. Dinner afterwards.   Wednesday Nov. 29nd, 6:30PM: Wednesday Night Run. Run starts from First Christian Church at 6:30. Valhalla Birthday Tab and Pizza provided by Lisa Thompson!   Friday, Dec 1st, 700PM: BCRR Happy Hour at The Post  Wine & Beer Garden (6417 North Main Street, Houston, Texas 77009).   Sunday, Dec 3rd, 6:30AM: BCRR Long Run ("Bayou Run") from the Tennis Center at Memorial Park. Run up Memorial along Buffalo Bayou to Sabine and back. Breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh after. ­

SAVE THE DATE ­ ­ ­ ­ Christmas Lights Run, Wed. Dec 13th, 6PM - Rose Garden/ River Oaks. Convene at Kenneally's Irish Pub after (we have a room reserved just for us!) Xmas/Holiday Party, Fri. Dec 15th - Party Host: Robert Swanson John’s Looong Run, Fri. Dec 17th - Party Hosts: Sue Leone & Alan Svoboda (et al) ­ ­ ­ ­

HARRA FALL SERIES RACES

Cross Country Relay: Sept 23, 2023 Space City 10 Miler: Oct 8, 2023 Houston Half Marathon: Oct 29, 2023 HMSA Classical 25K: Nov 19, 2023 Chevron Houston Marathon (Fall Series)/Aramco Half (Spring Series): Jan 14, 2024

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New Members   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!  ­

Happy Birthday!

This week's birthdays:    11/28: Fred Ward (NAG*) 11/29: Peter Mullin 11/29: Kyle Higdon (NAG*) 11/30: Lisa Thompson 12/1: Harry Philbrick 12/2: Raymond Ruiz 12/3: Chris Farrokhnia (NAG*)   *NAG = New Age Group

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Happy Hour

The Post Wine & Beer Garden Join us Friday evening at The Post  Wine & Beer Garden (6417 North Main Street, Houston, Texas 77009). We will meet around 7pm.    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 during the summer temps! 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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Weekly Club Runs

Mellow Monday 7 pm at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 3 mile casual paced run around the Park and dinner to follow Wednesday Run 6:30 pm at First Christian Church for a 3-6 mile run around Rice University and Hermann Park followed by drinks at Valhalla Friday Speedwork 5:30 am at Memorial Park Running Center. Contact Peter Griffiths for more info Sunday Long Run 6:30 am at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 10-12 mile supported run w/ water at 2 locations followed by breakfast at Whole Foods in Montrose (701 Waugh Dr Houston, TX 77019)

**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 5 days or till test negative.