BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE: February 29th to March 6th

HELLO BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS

First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast!

Join us Sunday, March 5^th for a break from the routine by running along the Buffalo Bayou.

Afterwards, join us for breakfast at Dish Society (5740 San Felipe St. #100)!

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CALLING ALL ALUMNI!!!

Alumni Night is back for the first Wednesday of the month!! Join us March 2nd to reunite with all of your favorite running buddies. We welcome all members, especially those that have retired their sneakers, to join us at Valhalla after the regular Wednesday run. We will have name tags available to help "jog" your memory. Hope to see you there!

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Time to Travel with BCRR:

We are looking for interested members to run the Bolder Boulder - Memorial Day, May 30^th, 2016 – in Boulder, CO. Reply to the email for more information & to get an initial headcount. Race information can be found HERE.

  

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Bayou City Classic 10K Race

The Bayou City Classic is fast approaching - Now is the time to think of a clever Centipede team!!

Kathy Mahon is forming a team full of Super Heroes! Contact her to join - kmahon@bcm.edu

Sam McMurtry is in need for volunteers for packet pick-up. Please contact her to volunteer - samantha_mcmurtrey@hotmail.com

Dates and Locations:Saturday March 12 – 10am-5pm
Fleet Feet Woodway - 6590 Woodway

Sunday March 13 Noon-5pm
Fleet Feet Rice Village  - 2408 Rice Blvd

Friday March 18-11am-8pm
Whole Foods Voss - 1407 South Voss Road

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Save the Date for upcoming BCRR events:

·        BCRR Trash Pick Up & Family Picnic – Sunday, April 3^rd

·        BCRR Spring Banquet @ St. Arnold’s– Wednesday, May 25^th

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our new members. We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·         Rosemarie Schmandt – March 2^nd    

·         Nancy Greig – March 3^rd

 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

  

SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – HEB Food Truck

(Friday, March 4^th, 2015) Please join us this Friday for Food Truck Friday at H-E-B Montrose Market, 1701 West Alabama, Houston, 77098. Come earlier to save a table! The event begins at 5:30. 

Sunday – Whole Foods – To return next week

HARRA SPRING SERIES 2016:

Date	Name	Location
February 21, 2016	Space City 10-miler	Clear Lake
March 12, 2016	Law Week 8K	Downtown Houston (Sam Houston Park)
March 19, 2016	Bayou City Classic 10k	Downtown Houston (Hermann Square)
April 9, 2016	Bellaire Trolley Run 5k	Bellaire City Hall
April 13, 2016	LP Run (33 1/3 min)	Rice University Track
May 2016	Bayou Bash Relay	Bear Creek Park

 ***BCRR INCENTIVE: For every race you run in the HARRA Spring Series, you will receive an entry into a drawing for a FREE entry to a fall series race! The more you run, the better your chances at a free fall race!!*** 

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! 

http://www.bcrr.org/news-archive.html

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Your BCRR Board!!! 

******* How would you like to see your own advertisement above in this weekly email? For all personal or business advertising inquiries, please send an email to our treasurer p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE February 22nd to February 28th

HELLO BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS

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WEEKEND WRAP-UP

Congrats to all those who raced in the Space City 10 Miler! Many BCRR members placed, and Allyson Serrao received local elite for the upcoming race year. Thank you John for the always handy porta-potty & tent!! And thank you Teresa and Ron for hosting a fantastic post-race party!

THANK YOU to those who volunteered for the Darling Dash – Mike, Bob, Rosie, Eric, & Lara – You make-up an amazing team!!

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Wednesday at Valhalla

BCRR Member - Heidi Zimmerman is sponsoring the tab at Valhalla this week in support of her 7^th grade student who is raising money for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Her student must raise $700 to be a member of the Youth Crew. This is a cause very near and dear to her, as this 7^th grader’s mother is a breast cancer survivor. Please consider making a donation to an important cause and the future of a runner.

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Time to Travel with BCRR:

·        We are looking for interested members to run the Bolder Boulder - Memorial Day, May 30^th, 2016 – in Boulder, CO. Reply to the email for more information & to get an initial headcount. Race information can be found HERE.

·        Alan McClain is in search of a team for Beach to Bay – please contact him if you have any availability: alan.mcclain@unitedcp.com

  

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The Bayou City Classic is fast approaching - Now is the time to think of a clever Centipede team!! The position is open for a team coordinator!

Also, Sam McMurtry is in need for volunteers for packet pick-up. 

Please contact her to volunteer -samantha_mcmurtrey@hotmail.com

Dates and Locations:Saturday March 12 – 10am-5pm
Fleet Feet Woodway - 6590 Woodway

Sunday March 13 Noon-5pm
Fleet Feet Rice Village  - 2408 Rice Blvd

Friday March 18-11am-8pm
Whole Foods Voss - 1407 South Voss Road

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Save the Date for upcoming BCRR events:

·        BCRR Trash Pick Up & Family Picnic – Sunday, April 3^rd

·        BCRR Spring Banquet @ St. Arnold’s– Wednesday, May 25^th

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our new members. We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·         Lisa Albrecht – February 23^rd    

·         John Koenig – February 25^th

·         Molly Regan – February 28^th

 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

  

SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – 8^th Wonder

(Friday, February 26^th, 2016) Please join us this Friday at 8^th Wonder  (****). There is now a new and improved Beer Garden and spacious indoors seating area. Come enjoy the beautiful spring weather on a Friday evening!!

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, February 28^th, 2016) Join us immediately following the long run for coffee and breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh. 

  

HARRA SPRING SERIES 2016:

Date	Name	Location
February 21, 2016	Space City 10-miler	Clear Lake
March 12, 2016	Law Week 8K	Downtown Houston (Sam Houston Park)
March 19, 2016	Bayou City Classic 10k	Downtown Houston (Hermann Square)
April 9, 2016	Bellaire Trolley Run 5k	Bellaire City Hall
April 2016	LP Run (33 1/3 min)	Rice University Track
May 2016	Bayou Bash Relay	Bear Creek Park

 ***BCRR INCENTIVE: For every race you run in the HARRA Spring Series, you will receive an entry into a drawing for a FREE entry to a fall series race! The more you run, the better your chances at a free fall race!!*** 

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! 

http://www.bcrr.org/news-archive.html

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Your BCRR Board!!! 

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How would you like to see your own advertisement above in this weekly email? For all personal or business advertising inquiries, please send an email to our treasurer p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

BCRR MID WEEK UPDATE

GOOD MORNING BCRR!!

Just a few reminders to get you through the week:

***THERE WILL BE NO SUPPORTED RUN FROM MEMORIAL THIS SUNDAY. 

Please join us at the Space City 10 Miler or Darling Dash.***

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 SPACE CITY 10 MILER – Sunday, February 21st

The Space City 10 miler is back for the 14th year in the Clear Lake area as part of the HARRA Spring Series of races.

Located at the University of Houston at Clear Lake, the course is a certified single loop course around scenic lake. There will be aid stations at a minimum of every 2 miles, depending on the weather.

If you would like to assist with set up, please contact John Phillips - Jrphillips@comcast.net

**Post Race Party to be hosted by Teresa Pearsall for her BARC & BCRR friends. It will be located at 16434 Dunmoor Drive – a little over a mile from the finish line. Cold beers to be provided by BARC, just bring yourself!!**

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Darling Dash:

BCRR is managing the Darling Dash this Sunday, February 21st. Please contact Mike Mangan to volunteer - mikemangan@advantage-intl-mktg.com

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Happy Hour – Lizzard’s Pub

(Friday, February 19^th, 2016) Please join us this Friday at Lizzard’s Pub  (2715 Sackett St.). A new (to us) place to enjoy a cold beer!

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See y'all tonight! Should be a beautiful night for a run!

~BCRR Board

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE: February 15th to February 21st

HELLO BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS

It's a long email full of lots of info - here we go!!

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THERE WILL BE NO SUPPORTED RUN FROM MEMORIAL THIS SUNDAY. 

Please join us at the Space City 10 Miler or Darling Dash.

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 SPACE CITY 10 MILER – Sunday, February 21st

The Space City 10 miler is back for the 14th year in the Clear Lake area as part of the HARRA Spring Series of races.

Located at the University of Houston at Clear Lake, the course is a certified single loop course around scenic lake. There will be aid stations at a minimum of every 2 miles, depending on the weather.

If you would like to assist with set up, please contact John Phillips - Jrphillips@comcast.net

**Post Race Party to be hosted by Teresa Pearsall for her BARC & BCRR friends. It will be located at 16434 Dunmoor Drive – a little over a mile from the finish line. Please bring your adult beverage of choice to share!!**

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Darling Dash:

BCRR is managing the Darling Dash this Sunday, February 21st. Please contact Mike Mangan to volunteer - mikemangan@advantage-intl-mktg.com

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Time to Travel with BCRR:

We are looking for interested members to run the Bolder Boulder - Memorial Day, May 30^th, 2016 – in Boulder, CO. Reply to the email for more information & to get an initial headcount. Race information can be found HERE.

  

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BCRR Water Captains!!

Thank you to Bob Thompson and David Piper for providing our club with water stops on our Sunday long runs.

Anyone else who wishes to volunteer for a Sunday, please reply!!

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Bayou City Classic 10K Race

The Bayou City Classic is fast approaching - Now is the time to think of a clever Centipede team!! The position is open for a team coordinator!

Also, Sam McMurtry is in need for volunteers for packet pick-up. Please contact her to volunteer - samantha_mcmurtrey@hotmail.com

Dates and Locations:
Saturday March 12 – 10am-5pm
Fleet Feet Woodway - 6590 Woodway

Sunday March 13 Noon-5pm
Fleet Feet Rice Village  - 2408 Rice Blvd

Friday March 18-11am-8pm
Whole Foods Voss - 1407 South Voss Road

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Lost & Found:

·        Small blue & white Rubbermaid cooler left at the Super Bowl Party. Please contact Robert to claim - Robert_Walters@RyderScott.com

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Save the Date for upcoming BCRR events:

·        BCRR Trash Pick Up & Family Picnic – Sunday, April 3^rd

·        BCRR Spring Banquet @ St. Arnold’s– Wednesday, May 25^th

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our new members. We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·         Leyu Cui* – February 15^th   

·         Dexter Handy & Rober Swanson – February 16^th

·         Don Hilber* – February 17^th

·         Helena Cheng – February 18^th     

·         Daniel Crowell – February 20^th     

 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

  

SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Lizzard’s Pub

(Friday, February 19^th, 2016) Please join us this Friday at Lizzard’s Pub  (2715 Sackett St.). A new (to us) place to enjoy a cold beer!

Sunday – Whole Foods – to return next week! 

  

HARRA SPRING SERIES 2016:

Date	Name	Location
February 21, 2016	Space City 10-miler	Clear Lake
March 12, 2016	Law Week 8K	Downtown Houston (Sam Houston Park)
March 19, 2016	Bayou City Classic 10k	Downtown Houston (Hermann Square)
April 9, 2016	Bellaire Trolley Run 5k	Bellaire City Hall
April 2016	LP Run (33 1/3 min)	Rice University Track
May 2016	Bayou Bash Relay	Bear Creek Park

 ***BCRR INCENTIVE: For every race you run in the HARRA Spring Series, you will receive an entry into a drawing for a FREE entry to a fall series race! The more you run, the better your chances at a free fall race!!*** 

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! 

http://www.bcrr.org/news-archive.html

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Your BCRR Board!!! 

*******
How would you like to see your own advertisement above in this weekly email? For all personal or business advertising inquiries, please send an email to our treasurer p_griffiths@bellsouth.net