BCRR Weekly Update November 13-19, 2023

 

Greetings Bayou City Road Runners The Word from the Bird ­ HMSA 25K - HARRA SERIES RACE - SUNDAY The HMSA Classical 25K, presented by the Houston Masters Sports Association (HMSA), is the 4th race in the HARRA Fall Series and a Warmup Series Race leading up to the Chevron Houston Marathon. The HMSA 25K is also the last selection race for the Chevron Houston Marathon Local Elite Program. Not up for the distance? Run the 10-miler or the 5K and still be part of this great community event.    Run the 25K and earn points for yourself in the HARRA Runner of the Season (RotS) competition and points for BCRR in the Club competitions (must be a current member of both clubs). Learn more about HARRA competitions HERE.   Sign up for any distance and join the BCRR Team on the registration site. Use code HARRA25K for $5 off   We will have the BCRR purple tent at the event so stop by! Remember: No supported long run, so plan for your own hydration if running River Oaks! REGISTER ­

HOUSTON HARRIERS NIGHT OF PRs What: the Harriers invite you to the inaugural Houston Harriers Night of PRs! A fun USTAF sanctioned event.   When: Thursday, Nov 16th, 6PM. Rolling schedule: 1mi heats, 5k heats, 4x400m relay.   Where: Wendel D. Ley Track Rice University, Houston, TX 77005.    Entry fee: $30 thru Nov 1, $35 Nov 1-Nov 15, $40 day off the event (Includes unlimited events- run one, two or all three).   Awards: Everyone who achieves a new PR will get a T-Shirt. The overall winning team of the 4x400m relay will get a trophy.    Registration

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HOUSTON AREA TURKEY TROTS What holiday tradition is more sacred than the annual turkey trot on Thanksgiving Day!  The big Galleria turkey trot is kaput, but here are some of the options in the area (all races on Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd):   FREE Turkey Trot 5K/10K Fun Run presented by the Houston Striders and HARRA. Blossom Plaza at Memorial Park, 8AM. (organized by BCRR member Chad Holmes)  Info and RSVP!  Sugar Land Turkey Trot - 5 M/1M. Sugar Land 7:30AM. Andy Stewart Tribute.  Bay Area Turkey Trot - 10K/5K/1K. Clear Lake 7:15AM.  Lake Jackson Turkey Trot - 10K/5K/1K. Lake Jackson 7:30AM. Katy YMCA Turkey Dash -  10K/5K/1M. Katy 7AM. Run Thru the Woods -  5M/3M/1M. The Woodlands 7:30AM.   Pearland Turkey Trot - 6M/4M/1M/1K. Pearland 7:30AM.   L3 Turkey Day 5k & Kids Wishbone 1K - 5K/1K. Kingwood 8AM

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THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Monday, Nov 13th, 7:00PM: Mellow Monday. Run starts at Memorial Park Tennis Center. Dinner afterwards. Wednesday Nov. 15th, 6:30PM: Wednesday Night Run. Run starts from First Christian Church at 6:30. Valhalla ~7:30. Friday, Nov. 17th, 700PM: BCRR Happy Hour at Onion Creek, 3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007 Sunday, Nov. 19th, 7AM: HMSA 25K & 10miler- (HARRA Fall Series Race): Downtown. NO SUPPORTED LONG RUN ­

SAVE THE DATE ­ ­ ­ ­ Christmas Lights Run, Wed. Dec 13th - Rose Garden/ River Oaks Xmas/Holiday Party, Dec 15th - Party Host: Robert Swanson John’s Looong Run, 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: Jan 14, 2024

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New Members   Welcome Frederick Fenner   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:  11/13: Natasha Schepps 11/15: Patrick Flaherty 11/18: Steve Liston

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Happy Hour

Onion Creek Bar & Grill Join us Friday evening at Onion Creek Bar & Grill (3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007). 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.