BCRR Weekly Update December 25-31, 2023

 

Greetings Bayou City Road Runners The Word from the Bird ­

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BCRR THIS WEEK Monday: MERRY CHRISTMAS! No official Mellow Monday   Wednesday 6:30PM: Wednesday Night Run from First Christian Church.  NOTE: Valhalla Closed - Meet at Little Woodrow's in the Village after run   Friday: No Official BCRR Happy Hour. Check BCRR facebook page for potential  "unofficial" meetups.   Sunday, 6:30AM: BCRR Long Run from the Tennis Center at Memorial Park. Breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh.   Sunday, 7:30PM: New Year's Eve Party at Lisa's Modern B&B (details below)

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New Year's Eve Party - Dec. 31st Lisa Thompson and Avi Moss are once again hosting a New Year's Eve Party at the Modern B&B , 7:30PM.  All are invited to attend.    There will be a pot-luck, with beer (and of course champagne), cookies and more! Music! Dancing! Staying up late!   FREE babysitter.   Check Facebook for more details later in the week.

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SAVE THE DATE: PRE-MARATHON PASTA PARTY Thursday, January 11, 2024 Our Pasta Party on the Thursday before the marathon is an annual event and we are switching things up this year.   HARRA is organizing a multi-club carbo-loading party that will be held at the Montrose Center (401 Branard St, 77006). This will be a low-cost, catered event, with pasta dishes, beer and more. The Houston Striders have agreed to partner with BCRR in sponsoring Jordan Hasay, accomplished professional runner, as the speaker for the event (thank you to Lisa Thompson for facilitating this). Other clubs will be contributing to the event as well.    Expect to receive a special announcement about the event in the next day or two. This will be a great opportunity for harmonization with others in our Houston running community!    Importantly, we will have fun, make new friends and showcase what our great club has to offer!

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Thank You First Christian Church! For many years, the First Christian Church on Sunset Blvd has graciously allowed BCRR runners to park and assemble (and use their "facilities") FREE for our Wednesday evening run/Valhalla socials.    In appreciation of their generosity and good will, BCRR President Kathi Mahon presented a donation check for $300 from BCRR to Pastor Jonathan Nantais last Wednesday before the run.   They support runners! Look for their Hoopla station on the marathon course and say thanks!

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BCRR Mile 20 HOOPLA Station: Calling All Volunteers! Susan Cita's Mile 20 Hoopla Station is where EVERYONE wants to volunteer on Marathon Day!   Register with the Marathon for an official Hoopla position. Susan set up 8 specific BCRR spots which will allow BCRR volunteers to get the virtual goodie bag (ie Astros tickets and discounts). You will also get a nice blue, long-sleeved volunteer t-shirt too.   Of course, Mile 20 volunteers get full access to the race day hospitality (snacks and "beverages") provided to all the runners.   Importantly, you will have fun, make new friends and showcase what our great club has to offer!    Click on the button below and use password: BCRR BCRR HOOPLA SIGN UP

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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:    12/30: Anna Sumrall Helm 12/30: Chadwick Holmes

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Happy Hour

No Official Happy Hour This Week Post on Facebook if you plan an "unofficial' gathering and wish others to attend.

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Sunday Hydration Support Thank you to Peter Griffiths & Loris Fusi for setting out the water and Gatorade this week.                                               Who likes water during the Sunday long runs? 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)