Monday, July 8, 2013

BCRR This Week, July 8 through 15, 2013


HELLO BAYOU CITY!

Welcome new members: Doug Becker, Nicole Becker, Morgan Becker, Lorraine Becker, Robert Macleod, Robert Johnson, Judy Johnson and Courtney Weimert.

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BCRR Birthdays This Week: Peggy Louie (July 9), Phillip Smith (July 10), David Harrison (July 11), Scott Bounds (July 12), John Adams* (July 14), and Ellen Pannell (July 15).  * = New Age Group
Have a very happy birthday!!
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Sunday, July 21, 2013:  The Houston Masters Sports Association has invited BCRR members to join them at their HMSA’s Annual Picnic Breakfast 7:00 am on the south side of Memorial Park (where the Run For A Reason Party was held.)

  • 7:00 am,  A short "predict your time" running event where the person who come closest to running their predicted time wins.
  • 8:00 am,  They will be serving a hearty breakfast of blueberry pancakes, breakfast tacos, fruit, yogurt plus anything else you would like to contribute. 
  • 9:00 am,  A predict your time running event and "Ugly/Pretty Foot Contest".  Time to expose your pretty or ugly feet to the judges eyes.

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Your BCRR membership for 2012-2013 expired on June 30th so if you have not done so please renew now.  When you renew your BCRR membership don't forget to also join HARRA so the club can claim your points at the HARRA fall and spring races and continue to be the number one running club in Houston.   Renewing is easy and can be done online.  Just visit our website bcrr.org and click on the Join The Club tab (which is the same as renewing).

HARRA Memberships expired at the end of June so it's time to renew! Your membership gets you discounts for many races and discounts for shoes and clothes at local merchants. To renew, go the HARRA web site and on the home page, login (look on the middle of the right side for the Member Login link). Then:
• Click on "MyInfo" and then "Change Membership Plan"
• Click on "Continue"
• Under Membership Options - Select either
◦ Individual Membership
◦ Family Membership
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Happy Hour (July 19, 2013, 6:30PM): Join us for happy hour at Moon Tower Inn, 3004 Canal Street (832) 969-1934, http://tinyurl.com/nsbu55q

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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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Running Calendar:  (All official HARRA Fall Race Series shown in purple)
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WEEKLY CLUB RUNS

 Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday evening we meet at 5:45 at Rice University (run leaves at 6 pm sharp!). All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla afterwards. Parking is available at First Christian Church/School (1628 Rice Boulevard).

 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, 6:30 AM): 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.   Afterwards stop by for coffee at Starbucks on Memorial Drive near the park.
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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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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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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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