Tuesday, March 8, 2016

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE: March 7th to March 13th

HELLO BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS

Church Donations:

The First Christian Church (where we park on Wednesday) is taking donations for Camp Kesem – a student-let organization that plans and hosts a summer camp for children with parents affected by cancer.

The group needs donations of camp supplies: individually packaged snacks, craft supplies, and recreational equipment – balls, bats, mitts, etc.

There are plastic bins in the church to drop off supplies. Please consider making a donation!!

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Happy Birthday at Valhalla!

Wednesday, March 9th, please join us at Valhalla following the evening run for a beer tab sponsored by Rosie Schmandt and Nancy Greig in honor of their birthday!!

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Time to Travel with BCRR:

·        We are looking for interested members to run the Bolder Boulder - Memorial Day, May 30th, 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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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
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:
·        Lone Star Trail Run – Saturday, April 2nd  - more information to follow
·        BCRR Trash Pick Up & Family Picnic – Sunday, April 3rd
·        BCRR Spring Banquet @ St. Arnold’s– Wednesday, May 25th

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

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

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to: 
·         Scott Kehoe – March 8th     
·         Sam McMurtrey – March 11th  
  
 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
  
SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Ladybird’s 
(Friday, March 11th, 2016) Please join us this Friday at Ladybird’s (5519 Allen St) for a drink at a family owned, neighborhood bar in the Heights!

Sunday – Whole Foods 
(Sunday, March 13th, 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
Clear Lake
March 12, 2016
Downtown Houston (Sam Houston Park)
March 19, 2016
Downtown Houston (Hermann Square)
April 9, 2016
Bellaire City Hall
April 13, 2016
Rice University Track
May 2016
TC Jester

 ***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! 


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