BCRR This Week, January 28 to February 4, 2013

HELLO BAYOU CITY!
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Last week's Valhalla tab was sponsored by Anna Sumrall Helm and John Phillips provided the wine. Thanks Anna and John!
This week's Valhalla tab will be sponsored by Bob Thompson.
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BCRR Birthdays This Week: Raina Chamberlain (January 29), Alan Svoboda* (January 30), Nicole Richardson Desai (February 2), Sue Schulz (February 2), Bob Thompson (February 3), Thomas Hebert (February 4) and Charles Kulkarni (February 4).
* =New Age Group
Have a very happy birthday!
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Save the Date: We are currently negotiating with Finish Strong Sports to provide race management for the Rhythm and Blues 5K and Half Marathon on February 10th and may need your help with volunteering. Details will follow.
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BCRR Alternative Happy Hour:
Friday February 1, 2013
Location: Lisa Thompson's Modern B&B, 4003 Hazard Street
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
MC:  Roger Redding
If you are up for some nostalgia and some brain teasing, the BCRR Board is hosting an Alternative Happy Hour “Trivia” Night. Roger Redding as the dynamic MC; we are quite certain Roger will have some tricks up his sleeves for a challenging/perhaps not so challenging friendly competition; Refreshments and snacks will be provided by the Board and Lisa Thompson is always the most gracious of hostesses. We hope to see you there!
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Possible BCRR Marathon Road Trip:

Few marathons are in a class of their own. Le Marathon des Chateaux du Medoc on September 7, 2013 is one. Routed through 59 vineyards in the fabled villages of the Medoc region, this event appeals to the true connoisseur of fine runs. Where else do they ask you at the aid stations, "red or white Madame?" Thankfully there is plain water if you so choose.

Over half of the field dresses up in costume and every year there is a new theme and this years theme is "The Science Fiction"

The course reads more like a wine list than a race course: Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Lynch-Bages, Pichon Lonqueville, Beychevelles among others.

We want to hear from you regarding your interest in this BCRR Marathon road trip to the Medoc region in southwestern France. So far there has not been much interest but we understand that some BCRR members are already considering this race. Registration opens in February and is limited to 8,500 runners so if you have some interest, please reply to this email promptly and we will get back to you with more details. For more information visit the following link: http://www.marathondumedoc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&tmpl=index_en

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Please email your marathon or half-marathon stories and pictures to Chris McGrew atbcrr.news@gmail.com to put in the newsletter. Lauren Wilder also could use photos for her monthly Inside Texas Running article at laurenwilder@juno.com

WORD FROM THE BIRD wants to hear from you. Feel free to contribute with any interesting running material you want to see in the newsletter. The bird is always on the lookout for entertaining run/race reports, how-to/technical articles, editorials, and photos. Just submit your story to (bcrr.news@gmail.com). The Deadline for consideration to the next newsletter is always the 20th day of the month.

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Want to know about local races, training runs and BCRR events? Just go to (https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=runwiththebird1%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago)

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REPORT YOUR RACE RESULTS: We want to know what our members are doing on the roads and/or trails. Send all your results to us at (bcrr.results@gmail.com) before the 20th day of the month and we’ll make sure they hit the next newsletter!

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Running Calendar:

SAVE THE DATES: HARRA SPRING SERIES, PIM DATES AND OTHER LOCAL RACES OF INTEREST:

• Buffalo Wallow Cross Country 6K (February 9, 2013): Spott Park: The first HARRA race of the Spring Series!  
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Darling Dash 5K (February 24, 2013): A BCRR managed/sponsored race in Sugarland to benefit the As One Foundation.
• Power In Motion start (February 27, 2013) - Tentatively
• Bayou City Classic 5K and 10K (March 9, 2013) The second HARRA race of the Spring Series!   (Note: only 10K counts for HARRA points)
• Law Week 8K (March 23, 2013) The third HARRA race of the Spring Series! 
• Bellaire Trolley Run 5K (April 13, 2013): The fourth HARRA race of the Spring Series! 
• LP Run (to be determined): The fifth HARRA race of the Spring Series! See 
• Buffalo Bash (to be determined): The sixth HARRA race of the Spring Series! See 

Wednesday (Rice University): Join us every Wednesday evening at Rice University for Sprints and Spirits. The group meets at the First Christian Church/School parking lot off Rice Blvd. (1628 Rice Blvd.) at 5:45 pm (run leaves at 6 pm). The Bayou Run (6.6 miles) is the usual route but there are shortcuts and alternative routes as well. All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla, a delightfully casual and economical watering hole, afterwards. Come on out! It's a great way to break up the stressful work week.

Friday Hills at Mount Bacon (Tanglewood): Join us for this weekly run from St. Martins Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road to Mount Bacon. We meet in the church parking lot at the corner of Sage Road and Woodway Drive at 5:30 am. We have a 1.3 mile warm-up run to Mount Bacon and do 2 to 4 miles of hills with a 1.3 mile run back to the church.

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30AM): Join us for the weekly long run from Memorial Park zero-mile marker. We leave promptly at 6:30 and members typically run between 10 and 15 miles. Breakfast afterwards at Whole Foods.

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Your BCRR Board!!!

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Are you stressed, sore, or do you just need a relaxing massage? Contact Peter Blackwell, LMT, a BCRR-affiliated massage therapist. Call (832) 248-2339 and let him know you're a BCRR member when you book your appointment.



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Visit Finish Strong Sports at www.Finishstrongsports.com.  Finish Strong Sports isn't like your regular athletic store. We understand that every person has different feet, different fitness levels and different exercise goals. Whether you're looking for the latest shoes, apparel or accessories, our knowledgeable staff will take the time to understand your unique needs and recommend products and solutions to help you achieve peak performance.

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"MultiSportHealthCenter" for runners utilizing ART& FOOTMAXX. Contact Dr. Chris Sanders at713.572.4100 for Injury Treatment& Prevention Through Structural Management or visit http://www.multisporthealthcenter.com 

BCRR This Week, January 21 through 28, 2013

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

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This weeks Valhalla tab will be sponsored by Anna Sumrall Helm. 

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BCRR Birthdays This Week: Tom Bjorklund* (January 23), Thomas McCay* (January 23), Rich Siemens (January 24), Michelle Castro (January 25), John Phillips (January 25),  Tracey Priem (January 26) and Ines Nemoto (January 28).  * =New Age Group

Have a very happy birthday!

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Save the Date: We are currently negotiating with Finish Strong Sports to provide race management for the Rhythm and Blues 5K and Half Marathon on February 10th and may need your help with volunteering. Details will follow.

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Possible BCRR Marathon Road Trip:

Few marathons are in a class of their own. Le Marathon des Chateaux du Medoc on September 7, 2013 is one. Routed through 59 vineyards in the fabled villages of the Medoc region, this event appeals to the true connoisseur of fine runs. Where else do they ask you at the aid stations, "red or white Madame?" Thankfully there is plain water if you so choose.

Over half of the field dresses up in costume and every year there is a new theme and this years theme is "The Science Fiction"

The course reads more like a wine list than a race course: Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Lynch-Bages, Pichon Lonqueville, Beychevelles among others.

We want to hear from you regarding your interest in this BCRR Marathon road trip to the Medoc region in southwestern France. So far there has not been much interest but we understand that some BCRR members are already considering this race. Registration opens in February and is limited to 8,500 runners so if you have some interest, please reply to this email promptly and we will get back to you with more details. For more information visit the following link: http://www.marathondumedoc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&tmpl=index_en

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Please email your marathon or half-marathon stories and pictures to Chris McGrew at bcrr.news@gmail.com to put in the newsletter. Lauren Wilder also could use photos for her monthly Inside Texas Running article at laurenwilder@juno.com

WORD FROM THE BIRD wants to hear from you. Feel free to contribute with any interesting running material you want to see in the newsletter. The bird is always on the lookout for entertaining run/race reports, how-to/technical articles, editorials, and photos. Just submit your story to (bcrr.news@gmail.com). The Deadline for consideration to the next newsletter is always the 20th day of the month.

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Want to know about local races, training runs and BCRR events? Just go to (https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=runwiththebird1%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago)

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REPORT YOUR RACE RESULTS: We want to know what our members are doing on the roads and/or trails. Send all your results to us at (bcrr.results@gmail.com) before the 20th day of the month and we’ll make sure they hit the next newsletter!

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Running Calendar:

SAVE THE DATES: HARRA SPRING SERIES, PIM DATES AND OTHER LOCAL RACES OF INTEREST:

• Buffalo Wallow Cross Country 6K (February 9, 2013): Spott Park: The first HARRA race of the Spring Series!  
•  

Darling Dash 5K (February 24, 2013): A BCRR managed/sponsored race in Sugarland to benefit the As One Foundation.
• Power In Motion start (February 27, 2013) - Tentatively
• Bayou City Classic 5K and 10K (March 9, 2013) The second HARRA race of the Spring Series!   (Note: only 10K counts for HARRA points)
• Law Week 8K (March 23, 2013) The third HARRA race of the Spring Series! 
• Bellaire Trolley Run 5K (April 13, 2013): The fourth HARRA race of the Spring Series! 
• LP Run (to be determined): The fifth HARRA race of the Spring Series! See 
• Buffalo Bash (to be determined): The sixth HARRA race of the Spring Series! See 

Wednesday (Rice University): Join us every Wednesday evening at Rice University for Sprints and Spirits. The group meets at the First Christian Church/School parking lot off Rice Blvd. (1628 Rice Blvd.) at 5:45 pm (run leaves at 6 pm). The Bayou Run (6.6 miles) is the usual route but there are shortcuts and alternative routes as well. All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla, a delightfully casual and economical watering hole, afterwards. Come on out! It's a great way to break up the stressful work week.

Friday Hills at Mount Bacon (Tanglewood): Join us for this weekly run from St. Martins Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road to Mount Bacon. We meet in the church parking lot at the corner of Sage Road and Woodway Drive at 5:30 am. We have a 1.3 mile warm-up run to Mount Bacon and do 2 to 4 miles of hills with a 1.3 mile run back to the church.

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30AM): Join us for the weekly long run from Memorial Park zero-mile marker. We leave promptly at 6:30 and members typically run between 10 and 15 miles. Breakfast afterwards at Whole Foods.

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Your BCRR Board!!!

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Are you stressed, sore, or do you just need a relaxing massage? Contact Peter Blackwell, LMT, a BCRR-affiliated massage therapist. Call (832) 248-2339 and let him know you're a BCRR member when you book your appointment.



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Visit Finish Strong Sports at www.Finishstrongsports.com.  Finish Strong Sports isn't like your regular athletic store. We understand that every person has different feet, different fitness levels and different exercise goals. Whether you're looking for the latest shoes, apparel or accessories, our knowledgeable staff will take the time to understand your unique needs and recommend products and solutions to help you achieve peak performance.

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"MultiSportHealthCenter" for runners utilizing ART& FOOTMAXX. Contact Dr. Chris Sanders at713.572.4100 for Injury Treatment& Prevention Through Structural Management or visit http://www.multisporthealthcenter.com 

BCRR This Week, January 14 through 21, 2013

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

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We have three new BCRR members: Michael Lynch, Tracey Priem and Ricardo Young. Welcome to the club!

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BCRR Birthdays This Week: Tom Helm (January 15), Sue Leone (January 15), Mark Montgomery (January 15), Maggie Kirkpatrick (January 16), Steve Davis (January 17), Keesha Erickson (January 19) and Beverly Handy (January 21).

Have a very happy birthday!

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Happy Hour this Week: Friday, Jan. 18, 6:30 PM: BlackFin 1910 Bagby

 
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Congratulations to all of you who braved the cold, wet and windy conditions at the start of the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday. A record 25,000 runners registered for this years race and only 16,773 finished. Despite the bad weather at the start many BCRR members had PRs and many more actually placed in their age group. We'd like to give a special shout-out to the following BCRR members:

Marathon:
Scott Bounds 3:09:30, 2nd AG
Fred Steves 4:18:44, 2nd AG
Larry Lindeen 4:30:10, 3rd AG
Jody Berry 3:20:55, 2nd AG
Alexandra Paddon-Jones 2:59:58, 2nd AG
Rhonda Emerson 3:59:20, 3rd AG (also 4 hour pacer!) 

Half-marathon:

Jose Pablo Rivero Moreno 1:13:18, 3rd AG, (18th Over All; 1st local finisher M30-34) 

Rich (Pineapple) Vega 1:40:33, 1st AG

Streakers:

Bob Kirkpatrick completed his 22nd consecutive Houston Marathon.

Great job to all of you!

Special thanks to all the BCRR volunteers that came through for the runners at the BCRR aid stations at miles 14 and 21. 

You were a very welcome sight indeed this year and truly saved many of us who were hurting.: fresh fruit, Advil, Vaseline, gummi bears, beer, pretzels change of clothing, Baileys and coffee and lots of encouragement. 

Special thanks to the following BCRR volunteers who braved the bad weather and step-up for their fellow BCRR members we really appreciated your efforts:

Mile 14 volunteers: Katie Decker (captain) and her band of renowneds (Gail Webster, Andrew Young, Roger Redding, Janet Sutton and Rosie) and a few other passers by (Kathy Molitor et al).

Mile 21 volunteers: Susan Cita (captain), Sheila Ramamurthy, Tom Wille, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Sonja Longbotham and her daughter. 

If anyone was not included in the above but should have been, please reply to this message and we will get this corrected.

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Thanks to Chuck Bracht and Cheryl Verlander for once again hosting an awesome post race party. The party would not have been successful without the help of co hosts Mary and Ralph Feniello who spent the afternoon cooking red beans and rice and for setting up and working throughout the party. John Koenig manned the grill and Alan Svoboda prepared the margarita's. Also thanks to all of those who of you who setup the tables and chairs and stayed to help take them down at the end. Without all of these people the party could not have been such as success. 

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Approximately 50 people that attended the Pre-Marathon Pasta Party last Thursday at the Cadillac Bar and Grill. The food selection was great and everyone seemed to have a really great time. 

We had 16 entries in the Marathon Guess Your Time contest and the winner was Heidi Zimmerman with a predicted time of 3:40:00 and had an actual time of 3:39:59. We had seven entries in the Half Marathon Guess Your Time contest and the winner was Sam McMurtrey with a predicted time of 2:28:30 and an actual time of 2:22:42.

Special thanks to Susan Davis for working so hard to make this event a great success.

Finally, please email your marathon or half-marathon stories and pictures to Chris McGrew at bcrr/news@gmail.com to put in the newsletter.

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WORD FROM THE BIRD wants to hear from you. Feel free to contribute with any interesting running material you want to see in the newsletter. The bird is always on the lookout for entertaining run/race reports, how-to/technical articles, editorials, and photos. Just submit your story to (bcrr.news@gmail.com). The Deadline for consideration to the next newsletter is always the 20th day of the month.

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Possible BCRR Marathon Road Trip:

Few marathons are in a class of their own. Le Marathon des Chateaux du Medoc on September 7, 2013 is one. Routed through 59 vineyards in the fabled villages of the Medoc region, this event appeals to the true connoisseur of fine runs. Where else do they ask you at the aid stations, "red or white Madame?" Thankfully there is plain water if you so choose.

Over half of the field dresses up in costume and every year there is a new theme and this years theme is "The Science Fiction".

The course reads more like a wine list than a race course: Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Lynch-Bages, Pichon Lonqueville, Beychevelles among others.

We want to hear from you regarding your interest in this BCRR Marathon road trip to the Medoc region in southwestern France. We understand that some BCRR members are already considering this race. Registration opens in February and is limited to 8,500 runners so if you have some interest, please reply to this email promptly and we will get back to you with more details. For more information visit the following link: http://www.marathondumedoc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&tmpl=index_en

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Want to know about local races, training runs and BCRR events? Just go to (https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=runwiththebird1%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago)

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REPORT YOUR RACE RESULTS: We want to know what our members are doing on the roads and/or trails. Send all your results to us at (bcrr.results@gmail.com)before the 20th day of the month and we’ll make sure they hit the next newsletter!

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Running Calendar:

SAVE THE DATES: HARRA SPRING SERIES & PIM DATES:

• Buffalo Wallow: Feb 9 
• PIM start: Feb 27 (tentatively) 
• Bayou City Classic: Mar 9 
• Law Week: Mar 23 
• Bellaire Trolley Run: Apr 13 
• LP Run: To be determined 
• Bayou Bash: To be determined

Wednesday (Rice University): Join us every Wednesday evening at Rice University for Sprints and Spirits. The group meets at the First Christian Church/School parking lot off Rice Blvd. (1628 Rice Blvd.) at 5:45 pm (run leaves at 6 pm). The Bayou Run (6.6 miles) is the usual route but there are shortcuts and alternative routes as well. All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla, a delightfully casual and economical watering hole, afterwards. Come on out! It's a great way to break up the stressful work week.

Friday Hills at Mount Bacon (Tanglewood): Join us for this weekly run from St. Martins Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road to Mount Bacon. We meet in the church parking lot at the corner of Sage Road and Woodway Drive at 5:30 am. We have a 1.3 mile warm-up run to Mount Bacon and do 2 to 4 miles of hills with a 1.3 mile run back to the church.

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30AM): Join us for the weekly long run from Memorial Park zero-mile marker. We leave promptly at 6:30 and members typically run between 10 and 15 miles. Breakfast afterwards at Whole Foods.

Your BCRR Board!!!

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Are you stressed, sore, or do you just need a relaxing massage? Contact Peter Blackwell, LMT, a BCRR-affiliated massage therapist. Call(832) 248-2339 and let him know you're a BCRR member when you book your appointment.

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Visit Finish Strong Sports atwww.Finishstrongsports.com.Finish Strong Sports isn't like your regular athletic store. We understand that every person has different feet, different fitness levels and different exercise goals. Whether you're looking for the latest shoes, apparel or accessories, our knowledgeable staff will take the time to understand your unique needs and recommend products and solutions to help you achieve peak performance.

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"MultiSportHealthCenter" for runners utilizing ART& FOOTMAXX. Contact Dr. Chris Sanders at 713.572.4100 for Injury Treatment& Prevention Through Structural Management or visit http://www.multisporthealthcenter.com

Blast from the Past - Houston Marathon Interview 2005 revisited

Houston Marathon Interview 05 from Kathleen Mahon on Vimeo.

Find real inspiration in the words of two local running legends: Jack Lippencott and our own Mark Fraser. The two were interviewed for Channel 2 the week before the marathon in 2005. Jack was, and still is, the person with the most Houston Marathons under his belt (and feet); 38 and still counting in 2012! Mark is...well Mark.

Finding it hard to gear up for the potential rain and wind that may greet us for the Houston Marathon on Sunday? Channel Mark's notorious mental toughness - "I'm gonna find a way to do it...no way I'm not gonna run" - and just do it!

Are you Missing in Action?

Are you a BCRR member who is not receiving our weekly emails? 

If you have recently moved or changed internet providers, we may not have your current email address. Please let us know so we can update your membership profile:

("bayou_city_road_runners@tabourne.com").

"Run for a Reason" BCRR Fundraisers

The following BCRR members are participating in the Run For A Reason program and could use your help in reaching their fundraising goals for this year:

Eric Faria is running for the CanCare, Inc. team.

CanCare, Inc.

CanCare provides free one-on-one emotional support to cancer patients and their family members across Houston, the United States, and world. CanCare matches cancer patients or caregivers with highly trained volunteers who know first-hand the physical, emotional, and spiritual turmoil that someone newly diagnosed and their family are experiencing.    Fundraise/Donate

Steve Hasson is running for the Houston Food Bank team.

Houston Food Bank

The Houston Food Bank is the largest source of food for hunger relief charities in 18 southeast Texas counties. A network of nearly 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers and other agencies, feeding a total of 137,000 people each week, provides more than 65 million pounds of food and prepared meals annually.  Fundraise/Donate

Rebecca Kramer is running for the Lupus Foundation of America team.

Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

The LFA supports individuals and families affected by lupus, improving the diagnosis and treatment of the disease through research, education, awareness, and support programs for health professionals and the public.  Fundraise/Donate

Bridget Kaminski is running for the Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services team.

Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services
Since its beginnings in 1903 as an orphanage, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services has been providing residential care and other services to children and families with no place else to turn. Whether it's through one of our group homes, a foster home, adoption, our Child and Family Program, or the Advanced Education and Aftercare Program, we do all we can to help show the children in our care that they are beloved children of God.  Fundraise/Donate

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Chevron has partnered with the Houston Marathon Foundation to celebrate and recognize the success of Chevron Houston Marathon’s Run for a Reason Program. 

Please cast your vote for one of these charities. You must cast your vote by January 8th. (Limit one (1) vote per person.) On Sunday, January 13, Chevron will donate $50,000 to the charity that receives the most votes.

Just click the following link:

http://houstonmarathon.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/vote-for-your-favorite-chevron-houston-marathon-run-for-a-reason-charity/

BCRR This Week January 7 through 14, 2013

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

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Thanks to Bill Hayes for hosting last week beer tab at Valhalla.  Thanks Bill!

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BCRR Birthdays This Week:  Russell Henderson (January 9), Holden Muirhead (January 14) and Sydney Rosenfeld (January 14).

Have a very happy birthday!

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THE CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON is only six days away.   If you are planning to join us for the BCRR annual pasta loading dinner you must RSVP TODAY or you will not be able to attend.   RSVP to Susan Davis at  susandavisbcrr@gmail.com   A response email will be sent to confirm.   We are trying the HONOR system where you will pay at the front door. No shows will still be required to pay so that the club doesn't have to absorb the cost. You will need to bring cash or check. No credit cards please.

For those of you not familar with this restaurant The Spaghetti WESTERN it is located at 1608 Shepherd Drive near the Cadillac Bar on Shepherd near I-10.

This is not the Spaghetti WAREHOUSE.  

The set menu includes three pasta dishes (one will be vegetarian), salad, bread, dessert and tea/soda. Cash bar will be available.

If you will be attending don't forget to bring your old running shoes to donate to SEARCH Homeless Services.     Last year over 1,000 pairs of shoes were collected by this organization and donated to homeless people in the Houston area.    This year they are asking your help to break that record.

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Chuck and Cheryl will once again host the post race party at their house located at 5314 Mandell. Everyone is invited whether or not you run the race. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for guests.  The menu is red beans and rice with beer, wine, and margaritas. Showers are available. Bring your swimsuit and towel for the hot tub.

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Another perk of BCRR membership during marathon week!

Think you'll need a change of socks or some back up Gu for the Houston Marathon?  Want to ditch excess clothes because it's a lot warmer than you expected, or pick up a dry shirt because it's colder or wetter than you expected?Chafing? Need an Advil, a beer, a gummi bear, or your own custom special strength potion?  BCRR has two aid stations along the marathon route, at mile 14 (on the other side of the Westpark overpass) and at mile 21 (at Memorial Park).

Here's how it works:  Bring anything you think you might need to get you through the marathon to the GRB on race morning. Your best bet is to package your stuff in a plastic bag labelled with your name for easy identification.  Also label at which stop you want your bag to be available (Mile 14 or Mile 21).  We will deliver them to the assigned aid station for you.

Look for the BCRR banner!  Advil, Vaseline, Bandaids, duct tape and a few other goodies will be available at the aid stations.  Stop by or wave as you run through.  Clothing and unused supplies will be brought to Chuck and Cheryl's post-race party for pick up.

If you are not running the marathon or half marathon, please volunteer for one of these two BCRR stops.

Please email Rosie rschmandt@yahoo.com,  or Susan Cita  susancita.bcrr@gmail.com today to volunteer.

Good luck runners!!

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As part of the Chevron Houston Marathon’s Run for a Reason program we have several generous BCRR members who are raising money for charities. (NOTE: for an updated list see: http://tinyurl.com/amxruvr )

The board encourages you to help your fellow members meet their goals by contributing to the following charities:

- Steve Hasson is running on the Houston Food Bank’s Run for Food Team. The Houston Food bank is a very efficiently run resource which provides 137,000 meals a week to Houston’s hungry. If anyone would like to sponsor Steve they can click on this link: http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/Donate/PersonalPage.cfm?MID=9815&CRID=35.

- Rebecca Kramer is running on the Lupus Foundation of America Team (LFA).

Tis the season to show your support and Chevron is making it easier than ever to donate $50,000 to the Run for a Reason Charity with the most votes. It's the fastest, easiest way to help the LFA win the prize! rules and link to vote are below.

• One vote per person
• Email address does not need to be given, and will not be captured
• Most votes wins
• Votes verified by independent agency
• Chevron, the Houston Marathon Committee and the Houston Marathon Foundation are not responsible for votes not received due to computer/internet malfunctions

Just click the following link:
http://houstonmarathon.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/vote-for-your-favorite-chevron-houston-marathon-run-for-a-reason-charity/

AND, don't forget to forward this email on to all of your friends, family, co-workers and contacts!

Happy Holidays & Thank you for your vote!

The Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Board & Staff

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WORD FROM THE BIRD wants to hear from you. Feel free to contribute with any interesting running material you want to see in the newsletter. The bird is always on the lookout for entertaining run/race reports, how-to/technical articles, editorials, and photos. Just submit your story to (bcrr.news@gmail.com). The Deadline for consideration to the next newsletter is always the 20th day of the month.

*******

Want to know about local races, training runs and BCRR events? Just go to (https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=runwiththebird1%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago)

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REPORT YOUR RACE RESULTS: We want to know what our members are doing on the roads and/or trails. Send all your results to us at (bcrr.results@gmail.com) before the 20th day of the month and we’ll make sure they hit the next newsletter!

*******

Running Calendar:

SAVE THE DATES: HARRA SPRING SERIES & PIM DATES:

• Buffalo Wallow: Feb 9
• PIM start: Feb 27 (tentatively)
• Bayou City Classic: Mar 9
• Law Week: Mar 23
• Bellaire Trolley Run: Apr 13
• LP Run:  To be determined
• Bayou Bash:  To be determined

Wednesday (Rice University): Join us every Wednesday evening at Rice University for Sprints and Spirits. The group meets at the First Christian Church/School parking lot off Rice Blvd. (1628 Rice Blvd.) at 5:45 pm (run leaves at 6 pm). The Bayou Run (6.6 miles) is the usual route but there are shortcuts and alternative routes as well. All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla, a delightfully casual and economical watering hole, afterwards. Come on out! It's a great way to break up the stressful work week.

Friday Hills at Mount Bacon (Tanglewood):Join us for this weekly run from St. Martins Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road to Mount Bacon. We meet in the church parking lot at the corner of Sage Road and Woodway Drive at 5:30 am. We have a 1.3 mile warm-up run to Mount Bacon and do 2 to 4 miles of hills with a 1.3 mile run back to the church.

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30AM): Join us for the weekly long run from Memorial Park zero-mile marker. We leave promptly at 6:30 and members typically run between 10 and 15 miles. Breakfast afterwards at Whole Foods.

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Your BCRR Board!!!

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Are you stressed, sore, or do you just need a relaxing massage? Contact Peter Blackwell, LMT, a BCRR-affiliated massage therapist. Call(832) 248-2339 and let him know you're a BCRR member when you book your appointment.

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Visit Finish Strong Sports atwww.Finishstrongsports.com.Finish Strong Sports isn't like your regular athletic store. We understand that every person has different feet, different fitness levels and different exercise goals. Whether you're looking for the latest shoes, apparel or accessories, our knowledgeable staff will take the time to understand your unique needs and recommend products and solutions to help you achieve peak performance.

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"MultiSportHealthCenter" for runners utilizing ART& FOOTMAXX. Contact Dr. Chris Sanders at 713.572.4100 for Injury Treatment& Prevention Through Structural Management or visit http://www.multisporthealthcenter.com

BCRR This Week December 31, 2012 through January 7, 2013

HAPPY NEW YEARS BAYOU CITY!

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BCRR Birthdays This Week:  Kat Furitsch (December 31) and Vicki Jones (January 2).

Have a very happy birthday!

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The CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON is only 13 days away.   If you are planning to join us for the BCRR annual pasta loading dinner you must RSVP before next Monday January 7th.  For more information see the Social Calendar Below.  Your last long run before the race is finally here this Sunday and we offer you two options:

This Sunday as part of our BCRR pre marathon tradition we will run the last six miles of the Houston Marathon Course.  This run is in lieu of our regular Sunday River Oaks Run and is estimated be 12 miles round trip from the Memorial Park Tennis Center.  We will meet at the 0 mile marker in front of the Memorial Park Tennis Center 6:30 am Sunday January 6, 2013; Gatorade and water supplied.   Post Run Breakfast at Barnaby's: 414 West Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019

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Chevron Houston Marathon and Half Marathon - January 13, 2013

Chuck and Cheryl will once again host the post race party at their house located at 5314 Mandell. Everyone is invited whether or not you run the race. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for guests.  The menu is red beans and rice with beer, wine, and margaritas. Showers are available. Bring your swimsuit and towel for the hot tub.

If you are not running the marathon or half marathon, please volunteer for the race.  If you are running, please recruit friends and family to volunteer.  Please register or have your friends register at one of the following:

Mile 2 half marathon course: http://houstonmarathon.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=1158919

Mile 3.5 total field: http://houstonmarathon.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=1172553

Mile 5.0 total field: http://houstonmarathon.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=1158936

If you are affiliated with one of the groups planning to work at a station on the course please go there as we do not want to take volunteers away from them.  Stations led by running groups include:

Houston Striders Mile 21.5: http://houstonmarathon.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=1159010

Finish Line Sports Mile 23: http://houstonmarathon.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=1159011

Running Alliance Sports/ BARC/CLFC Mile 11.5 half: http://houstonmarathon.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=1159008

Groups planning to help at various stations on the course include PIM, Houston Fit, and Brian O'Neills Running Club. There are other stations led by HARRA captains such as Dale Lee Mile 20: http://houstonmarathon.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=1159009 and Bob Chandler Mile 14: http://houstonmarathon.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=1162470


The Houston Marathon Elite Committee is looking for volunteers to pick-up our Elite Athletes at the airport.
Our athletes will be arriving into Houston the final days leading up to the race!
If you or any of your club members are interested in volunteering to welcome and escort the Elites between Wednesday, January 9 and Saturday, January 12, please contact Bert Calabro by Friday, January 4th, at the following:
Email b.calabro@eaglerockenergy.com
work phone: 281-408-1329
home: 713-218-9042
cell: 832-623-9329

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:


Happy Hour (January 4, 2013, 6:30PM): Join us for happy hour at Onion Creek, located at 3106 White Oak Drive.  713) 880-0706.   See you there!


BCRR Annual Pre-Marathon Pasta Party will be held on Thursday, January 10th 7:00 pm at Spaghetti Western (1608 Shepherd Dr.). The set menu includes three pasta dishes (one will be vegetarian), salad, bread, dessert and tea/soda. Cash bar will be available.

The cost is only $15 but you must RSVP no later than Monday, January 7th. We are trying the HONOR system where you will pay at the front door. No shows will still be required to pay so that the club doesn't have to absorb the cost. You will need to bring cash or check. No credit cards please.

RSVP should be made to susandavisbcrr@gmail.com (cut off date January 7th). A response email will be sent to confirm.

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WORD FROM THE BIRD wants to hear from you. Feel free to contribute with any interesting running material you want to see in the newsletter. The bird is always on the lookout for entertaining run/race reports, how-to/technical articles, editorials, and photos. Just submit your story to (bcrr.news@gmail.com). The Deadline for consideration to the next newsletter is always the 20th day of the month.

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Want to know about local races, training runs and BCRR events? Just go to (https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=runwiththebird1%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago)

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REPORT YOUR RACE RESULTS: We want to know what our members are doing on the roads and/or trails. Send all your results to us at (bcrr.results@gmail.com) before the 20th day of the month and we’ll make sure they hit the next newsletter!

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RUNNING CALENDAR:

SAVE THE DATES: HARRA Spring Series Races:

February 9, 2013   Buffalo Wallow
March 9, 2013   Bayou City Classic
March 23, 2013   Law Week 8K
April 13, 2013   Bellaire Trolley Run

Wednesday (Rice University): Join us every Wednesday evening at Rice University for Sprints and Spirits. The group meets at the First Christian Church/School parking lot off Rice Blvd. (1628 Rice Blvd.) at 5:45 pm (run leaves at 6 pm). The Bayou Run (6.6 miles) is the usual route but there are shortcuts and alternative routes as well. All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla, a delightfully casual and economical watering hole, afterwards. Come on out! It's a great way to break up the stressful work week.

Friday Hills at Mount Bacon (Tanglewood): Join us for this weekly run from St. Martins Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road to Mount Bacon. We meet in the church parking lot at the corner of Sage Road and Woodway Drive at 5:30 am. We have a 1.3 mile warm-up run to Mount Bacon and do 2 to 4 miles of hills with a 1.3 mile run back to the church.

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30AM):  Join us for the weekly long run from Memorial Park zero-mile marker. We leave promptly at 6:30 and members typically run between 10 and 15 miles. Breakfast afterwards at Whole Foods.

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Your BCRR Board!!!

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Are you stressed, sore, or do you just need a relaxing massage? Contact Peter Blackwell, LMT, a BCRR-affiliated massage therapist. Call(832) 248-2339 and let him know you're a BCRR member when you book your appointment.

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Visit Finish Strong Sports atwww.Finishstrongsports.com.Finish Strong Sports isn't like your regular athletic store. We understand that every person has different feet, different fitness levels and different exercise goals. Whether you're looking for the latest shoes, apparel or accessories, our knowledgeable staff will take the time to understand your unique needs and recommend products and solutions to help you achieve peak performance.

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"MultiSportHealthCenter" for runners utilizing ART& FOOTMAXX. Contact Dr. Chris Sanders at 713.572.4100 for Injury Treatment& Prevention Through Structural Management or visit http://www.multisporthealthcenter.com

Volunteers needed for the Mile 2 water station at the Houston Marathon - Please help!

From HARRA President and BCRR Member Joe Carey:

"Can you see if you can find me some warm bodies out of BCRR, ALRC and Tornados to lend a hand at Mile 2 water station a week from Sunday?

The planned captain bailed with his volunteers.    I am going to fill in as station captain and need to get some more volunteers or else I don't see how there can be a station.  

It really is an easy duty since the volunteer does not need to be there until 6 am and is done at 8 am.   Perfect for someone dropping off a runner at CHM at 5:30 am, working the station and moving on later in the course to watch. 

Or perfect for someone not running this year who can give back.  

If we could get 4 to 6 folks from each club, I would be forever in your debt.    Let me know if this is possible, I know a lot of people have plans already so I am not sure."

Get them to sign up at:

Mile 2 half marathon course

or

http://houstonmarathon.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=1158919