BCRR This Week December 29th-January 4th

HELLO BAYOU CITY and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

*I lost my mom's diamond earring  Saturday at John's Long Run. I think it fell out just as I came back to John's and was finishing the run. If anyone happened upon it please email me and let me know. I would sincerely appreciate it. -Heidi 

BCRR Birthdays: Happy birthday to Heather Hofstetter (December 29th), and Anna Sumrall Helm (December 30th), and Vicki Jones (January 2nd). 

* = New Age Group

BCRR This Week December 22nd-28th

HELLO BAYOU CITY and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

BCRR Birthdays: Happy birthday to Joseph Schwieterman (December 23rd), Lynn McGrew (December 25th), Jacob Egly*, Chip DuMound, & Gary Wood (December 27th), and Simon Brabo (December 28th). 

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDER:

Happy Hour:  (December 26, 2014) Celebrate Boxing Day this Friday at Maple Leaf, 514 Elgin, Houston, TX 77006 at 6:30 p.m. 

Christmas Lights Run & Tacky Christmas Sweater Party: Lisa, thank you for hosting such a fun and festive event. Kudos for your multiple tacky ensembles and wardrobe changes. We raised $202 to support Saint Francis of Assisi Running Club students. Thank you to everyone who contributed. 

BCRR This Week December 15th- 21st

HELLO BAYOU CITY and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

BCRR Birthdays: Happy birthday to Glenn Alan Darrah (December 15th), Matthew Reue & Tina Reynolds* (December 16th), Jeffrey Tabourne (December 18th), Marie Hutchinson & Roger Redding (December 19th), and Claudia Verm & Tom Whillans (December 20th).

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDER:

Happy Hour:  (December 19, 2014) Join us this Friday to bid adieu to two of our Bayou City favorites before they move to Denver. We'll miss you, Tom and Sheila! We hope to see you at Mongoose versus Cobra, 1011 McGowen Street, Houston, 77002 at 6:30 p.m. 

After the Sunday Long Run: Join us for breakfast and coffee at Starbucks in Uptown Park, 1151 Uptown Park Boulevard.  

BCRR Midweek Update: John’s LOOOOOOOOOONG Run

SAVE THE DATE:  John’s LOOOOOOOOOONG Run is slated for Saturday, December 27th at John Phillip's House- 8211 Burkhart, Houston, Texas, 77055 at 6:30 a.m. 

The  full route is a 21 mile  loop with 6 water stops, but there are several ways to adjust the distance if you plan to run less. 

Make plans for breakfast, drinks, and a dip in the hot tub following the run. This year dinning will be alfresco. John will set up a tent with tables and chairs outside. All cooking will be done in the garage. 

The BCRR porta potties will be used if you need them. This year we will not have access to hot showers. John is asking for a minimum $5 donation to help with costs. Additionally John needs a few good souls to help with cooking and Gatorade. 

PLEASE RSVP to jrphillips@comcast.net so that John can make sure we have plenty of food and drinks. Arrive early enough to not miss the start and please be careful  when parking, there may be sprinklers or Christmas decorations near the street. This event is open to all BCRR members and guests. Let’s make your last long run before the marathon both productive and fun.    

Here is the Map: 

BCRR This Week December 8th- 14th

HELLO BAYOU CITY and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

BCRR Birthdays: Happy birthday to Deborah Touchy (December 9th), Cecilia Farias-Ruiz & Wendy Zhang (December 10th), Rene Munoz & Cheryl Shaw* (December 11th), and Jeannie Sumner (December 13th). 

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDER:

Happy Hour:  (December 12, 2014) Join us this Friday at Julep, 1919 Washington Avenue, Houston, 77007 at 6:30 p.m. 

*Remember that there will not be an organized long run this Sunday, December 14th because of the 30K in Sugarland. Gatorade and water will not be put out in River Oaks.   

BCRR This Week December 1st- 7th

HELLO BAYOU CITY and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

New Members: We'd like to welcome the following new members- Alissa Koshany, Scott Kehoe, Hazer Willumsen, Ken Willumsen, Maria 'Terry' Fuentes, and Michelle Stern. We look forward to seeing you at our next group run or social event. 

BCRR Birthdays: Happy birthday to Raymond Ruiz* (December 2nd), Dillon Gracey (December 3rd), Marsia Engelhardt (December 4th), Marion Gibson (December 5th), and Ann Johnson (December 7th). 

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDER:

Happy Hour:  (December 5, 2014) Join us this Friday at the Harp, 1625 Richmond Avenue, Houston, 77006 at 6:30 p.m. 

After the Sunday Long Run: Join us for breakfast and coffee at Starbucks in Uptown Park, 1151 Uptown Park Boulevard.  

BCRR This Week November 24th- 30th

HELLO BAYOU CITY and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

BCRR Birthdays: Happy birthday to Freddy Queen (November 24th), Irma Conran (November 25th), Fred Ward & Kim Kimmey (November 28th), Warren Prelle & Stephanie Martch (November 29th), and our fearless leader, Lisa Thompson (November 30th). 

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDER:

Happy Hour:  (November 28, 2014) Join us this Friday at 13 Celsius, 3000 Caroline Street , Houston, 77004 at 6:30 p.m. 

After the Sunday Long Run: Join us for breakfast and coffee at Starbucks in Uptown Park, 1151 Uptown Park Boulevard.  

BCRR Holiday Party: Save the date for this year's Bayou City Christmas Party at Cadillac Bar on Sunday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. For Alex's 5K, Rockets Run, and Jingle Bell volunteers,  the advance price is $20 and $25 at the door. For everyone else, the advance price is $25 before December 1st or $30 at the door. All RSVP's must be emailed to Susan Cita by December 1st at susancita.bcrr@gmail.com

BCRR This Week November 17th- 23rd

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

Welcome New Members: Barry Tobias and Sarah Junek! We look forward to seeing you at our next run or social event! 

BCRR Birthdays: Happy birthday to Diane Lee (November 17th) and Ron Morgan* (November 20th). 

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDER:

Happy Hour:  (November 21, 2014) Join us this Friday at Boheme, 307 Fairview Street, Houston, 77006 at 6:30 p.m. 

After the Sunday Long Run: Join us for breakfast and coffee at Starbucks in Uptown Park, 1151 Uptown Park Boulevard.  

BCRR Holiday Party: Save the date for this year's Bayou City Christmas Party at Cadillac Bar on Sunday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. For Alex's 5K, Rockets Run, and Jingle Bell volunteers,  the advance price is $20 and $25 at the door. For everyone else, the advance price is $25 before December 1st or $30 at the door. All RSVP's must be emailed to Susan Cita by December 1st at susancita.bcrr@gmail.com

Christmas Lights Run & Tacky Christmas Sweater Party:Save the date for this year's fun filled River Oaks Lights Run and Tacky Christmas Sweater Party on December 17th. We will meet at the Rose Garden in River Oaks for a run through their winter light's wonderland at 6:00 p.m. Then immediately following our run, we will head over to the Modern B&B for food, drinks, and merriment. 

BCRR This Week November 10th-16th

HELLO BAYOU CITY and a Happy Veteran's Day to any BCRR members who serve(d) in the military to defend our freedom!

Welcome New Members: Daryl Parker! We look forward to seeing you at our next run or social event! 

BCRR Birthdays: Happy birthday to Gabe Gomez & Nancy Reuter (November 10th), Sarah Harrington (November 11th), Lisa Foronda* (November 12th), Stina Frederiksen (November 13th), Patrick Flaherty (November 15th), and Terry Flanning (November 16th). 

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDER:

Happy Hour:  (November 14, 2014) Join us this Friday at El Big Bad, 419 Travis Street, Houston, 77002 at 6:30 p.m. 

The Sixth Semi-Annual Croquet Extravaganza: The Sixth Semi-Annual Croquet Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, November 15th from 1:30-5:00 p.m. at the Memorial Park Croquet Pitch. 

This is also a volunteer appreciation party for the Alex 5K volunteers! BYOB – snacks provided. Prizes for Top Mallet (the John Phillips Award), Best Dressed (the Sam Pace Award), and Sportsmanship (the Zwick Award). Family and friends welcome. Dinner afterwards at a location TBD. 

For information or if you have any questions contact Dave Piper at dspiper@aol.com.  A fantabulous time guaranteed for all!

BCRR Weekend Update- Rockets Run

Happy Wednesday, Bayou City!

This week our weekly long run will be on Saturday at 6:30 starting from the 0 marker at Memorial Park. We are running on long on Saturday so that everyone can rally together to volunteer at the Rockets Run on Sunday, one of our club moneymakers. 

In lieu of River Oaks, we'll head down Allen Parkway and follow the bayou. Water and Gatorade will be dropped in two different locations for your convenience.Please note that there will be no water or gatorade out on Sunday morning if you show up at the park to do the River Oaks loop. 

If you haven't had a chance to reach out to Sam McMurtery about volunteering on Sunday at the Rockets Run please reach out to her via email ASAP at: 

samantha_mcmurtrey@hotmail.com

Thanks and have a great rest of your week! 

BCRR This Week November 3rd- 9th

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

Welcome New Members: Stephen Kallus! We look forward to seeing you at our next run or social event! 

BCRR Birthdays: Happy birthday to Xavier Avila* & Patricia Haule (November 3rd), Diane Gibson (November 4th), Edward Albrecht & Jesse Bounds (November 5th), and Jenny Agrusa-Emley* & Larry Lindeen (November 9th). 

* = New Age Group

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BCRR This Week October 27th- November 2nd

HELLO BAYOU CITY and Happy Halloween!

Welcome New Members: Sarah Kegel and Dillon Gracey! We look forward to seeing you at our next run or social event! 

BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy Birthday to Victor Aguirre (October 28th), Larry Jensen (October 30th), Ben Harvie (November 2nd) and Joshua Vakey* (November 2nd)!

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDER:

Happy Hour:  (October 31, 2014) Happy Halloween! Get ready for a ghoulish good time at the Modern B&B, 4003 Hazard Street, Houston at 6:30 p.m. Drinks and light food will be served, and costumes are a must! 

After the Sunday Long Run: Join us for Breakfast at Starbucks in Uptown Park, 1151 Uptown Park Boulevard.  

BCRR This Week October 20th- 26th

HELLO BAYOU CITY and Happy Monday!

Welcome New Members: Leslie Cislo! We look forward to seeing you at our next run or social event! 

BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy Birthday to Jim Knievel (October 20th), Raymond Verm* (October 21st), Jennifer McKay (October 22nd), and Yolanda Farias (October 25th). 

* = New Age Group

BCRR This Week October 13th - 19th

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

Welcome New Members:  Andrea Arcila! We look forward to seeing you at our next run or social event! 

BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy Birthday to Katie Decker & Glen Lyons (October 14th), Mary Kathryn Campion (October 17th), and Kathleen Mahon* (October 18th). 

* = New Age Group

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BCRR This Week October 6th-12th

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

Welcome New Members: Fred Ward, Kristen Kozlowski, Chip DuMound, Stephanie Martch, and Stina Frederiksen. We look forward to seeing you at our next run or social event! 

BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy Birthday to Hardeep Thind (October 6th), Tim & Joan McGuirk (October 8th), Rosanne Bulgarella, Graciela Nogueras, & Greg Figueroa (October 10th), and Raymond Foltz (October 11th). 

* = New Age Group

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BCRR This Week September 29th - October 5th

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy Birthday to Bob Kirkpatrick (September 29th), April Murphy  & Heather Carlson (October 1st), Mark Conran & Mary Feniello (October 3rd), Todd Gilbreath & Melissa Swanson (October 4th), and Hristelina Ilieva (October 5th). 

* = New Age Group

BCRR This Week, September 21st through 27th

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

Welcome to our new member:   Jean Cassandra Hawney, Tian Rui, & Ann Johnson.  We are thrilled to have you in the club and look forward to running with you soon!

BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy Birthday to Chuck Bracht & Derold Maney (September 22nd), Kelly Blott & Kelley Richard (September 23rd), Emily Brabo (September 24th), Peter Griffiths & Yanli Chen (September 25th), and Alexdra Paddon-Jones* (September 27th).  

* = New Age Group

Where in the World is Alex's 5K Race Shirt?

Alex's 5K will be held this year on November 1st, 8AM at Tom Bass Park. You can find the details at www.alex5k.com. 

Meanwhile, have you checked out our photo album "Where in the World is Alex's 5K T-shirt" on the Alex5K Facebook page?  Well, in case you haven't, here is a slideshow of all the places it has been in the last 2 years:



In case you aren't yet impressed, here is a world and North American map of all the places our shirt has been and people and sights seen. 

WORLD VIEW

USA AND CANADA

Thanks to everybody for submitting photos and keeping our race (and shirt) close to your hearts. If you have photos to add to our collection, please post them on the BCRR or Alex5k Facebook pages.

Can't wait to see what this year's race shirt will look like!

BCRR This Week, September 15th through 21st, 2014

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

Welcome to our new member:   Charlos, Ward, Lee Riley, Jonathan Riley, Julian Riley, Jacqueline Barran, Jacob Egly, and Susan Young.  We are thrilled to have you in the club and look forward to running with you soon!

BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy Birthday to John Fredrickson & Ananya Srikanth (September 15th), Wim Burgers* & Zoe Paddon-Jones (September 16th), Loue Fragoso (September 17th), Cathy McGlohn (September 18th), James Castellanos (September 20th), and Udo Heginger & Kristin Goff (September 21st). 

* = New Age Group

BCRR This Week, September 8th through 14th, 2014

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

Welcome to our new member:   Maribel Anaya. We are thrilled to have you in the club and look forward to running with you soon!

BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy Birthday to Vivian Dunlop, Rhonda Emerson, & Warren Sorrell (September 9th), Jill Fragoso (September 10th), Lauren Hammang* (September 12th), and John Johnston (September 14th). 

* = New Age Group

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BCRR This Week, September 1st through 7th

HELLO BAYOU CITY & Happy Labor Day!

Welcome to our new members:   Veda Graves and Cody Blazek. We are thrilled to have you in the club and look forward to running with you soon!

BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy Birthday to Camille Fitzsimmons & Kaitlin Wasko (September 1st), Mike Grimes (September 2nd), Bruce Levy (September 3rd), Michelle Wolpert & Debbie Abutaseh (September 4th), Japheth Nyabiosi & Ryan Coogler (September 5th), Lara Allen, Susan Cita, Kathy Ellis, & David Piper (September 6th), and Michael Parker (September 7th). 

* = New Age Group

BCRR This Week, August 25th-31st

HELLO BAYOU CITY

Welcome to our new members:  Camille Koska and Will Henderson. We are thrilled to have you in the club and look forward to running with you soon!

BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy Birthday to Bridget Tabourne (August 21st), Dewey Guthrie (August 25th), Mike Crowley (August 26th)*, Sara Schaft (August 26th), Landon Shaft (August 26th), Karen Skweres (August 27th), Kathryn Vidal (August 27th), Lorraine Becker (August 27th), Brenda Gonzalez (August 28th), Chris McGrew (August 29th), and Arlene Ali (August 29th). 

* = New Age Group

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