Monday, December 14, 2015

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE: December 14th to December 20th

HELLO BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS


EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA!!! Catch the latest BCRR News in the December edition of the BCRR Newsletter!!! 


*Thank you to all who made the BCRR Christmas Party a success! Santa mentioned the French 75’s and Chris McGrew on guitar were the hits of the night!
*Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the Jingle Bell Run! It was a cold and rainy day, but truly that is where the most dedicated runners shine!
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John’s Long Run – Sunday, December 27th
*Special Message from John:* 
John’s LOOOOOOONG RUN will be on Sun. Dec. 27th. This is the 15th year so most of you know the drill but for others here are the details. Start is 6:30 am from my home ( 8211 Burkhart 77055 ). It is a 21 mile single loop route with several ways to adjust the distance. There are 6 water/Gatorade stops ( about every 3 miles ). A full breakfast with adult drinks awaits the finishers. It will be served outside again this year. I think the course map is still on our web site if interested.  As always  carpool if possible, avoid sprinkler heads in peoples yards when parking on street. My driveway will hold several cars. Bag drop will be in the garage. This is open to all BCRR members and guests. Please rsvp beforehand so I can get a count for food and drink. I ask for a donation of between $5-$8 to help with the cost and a couple of volunteers to help with cooking. So come and join the fun and don’t be late.   ~John Phillips

IN OTHER BCRR NEWS:

* Timberline fitness is offering a free membership for the month of dec to BCRR members. Chuck Bracht (a long time BCRR member) helped arrange this. 
The deal is they have these awesome Espresso bikes and there is monthly competition worldwide with all the gyms that have these and they want to win. This is just for bragging rights but, still we all love a good competition.
Text Dean 832--640-1473 or e-mail if you want a free December membership and are willing to ride the bike. You can also use other equipment. Timberlinefitness.com 3939 Montrose Blvd Suite A timerlinefitness@sbcglobal.net

   
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our new members Karen William and Ragan & Daniel Crowell. We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event. 


BCRR Birthdays: 

Happy birthday:
·         Glenn Alan Durrah – December 15th
·         Matthew Reue, Tina Reynolds, and Leslie May* – December 16th
·         Jeffrey Tabourne* – December 18th
·         Marie Hutchinson and Sarah Soles – December 19th
·         Claudia Verm*, Tom Whillans*, and Anna Johnson – December 20th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!


* = New Age Group


SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour: 



(Friday, December 18th, 2015) Please join us this Friday at R Bar (5535 Memorial Dr.), the ONLY bar on Memorial. Plan to meet at 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, December 20th, 2015) Sunday runs are back as scheduled!! Join us immediately following the long run for coffee and breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh.  

HARRA FALL SERIES 2015:

·          10/11/15   One Main Financial 10 Miler,  Univ of Houston Clear Lake – Check!
·          10/25/15   Houston Half Marathon,  Sam Houston Park - Canceled
·         11/14/15    Alex’s 5 K, MacGregor Park – Check!
·          11/22/15   HMSA Classical 25K,   Wortham Center Plaza – Check!
·          12/13/15   28th Annual Fort Bend KIA 30K Run​,   Sugar Land Town Square – Check!
·          01/17/16   Chevron Houston Marathon,   George R Brown CC


WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:

Mellow Monday- Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park at 7:00p.m.Runners who are interested should park on the east side of the parking lot in front of the softball fields off of the Picnic Loop. The goal is to increase membership and recruit new members with this new social event. Following a loop around Memorial, we head to a dinner venue for post running fun. **Please note that in cases of inclement weather, i.e. thunder & lightning, Mellow Monday will be cancelled for safety reasons. 

Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday evening we meet at 6:15 at Rice University (run leaves at 6:30 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). 

To park in the church parking lot, you need a BCRR bumper sticker. Please see Lisa Thompson for a sticker if you do not already have one. 

Friday Speedwork (Memorial Park 5:30 AM): Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30 AM): Meet us at the O mile marker for a 10, 11, or 12 mile route around Memorial Park and through River Oaks. Immediately following the run, join us Whole Foods for coffee and conversation.

WORD FROM THE BIRD

See the latest newsletter here! 


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