HELLO BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS –
Wednesday Valhalla to Honor Gizmo
Following our Wednesday run (starting at 6:40 pm), we will be honoring Gizmo. He will sponsor the tab at Valhalla in celebration of his time with BCRR.
Also, the First Christian Church (our Wednesday parking spot) is collecting donations for Baton Rouge flood relief. They are assembling drywall repair kits: A 5 gallon bucket filled with drywall mud, drywall tape, a drywall sponge and a drywall knife. Let's contribute some BCRR kits! We will be collecting donations for the next two weeks at our regular. You can donate cash, individual items, or an entire kit.
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HARRA Cross Country Relay
Thank you to all who ran in the relay on Saturday! BCRR was able to compete with 15 teams (yes that’s 60 BCRR Runners!!!!), racking in multiple top awards! Full results to be reported once available
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BCRR PROM
Join us Saturday, October 1st for a “Dress Your Decade” Prom. Get your dancing shoes to the Modern B&B at 7:30 PM for a night full of throwback jams and fabulous dresses! Beer & Wine will be provided – please BYOB additional beverages of choice and a potluck appetizer or dessert if desired.
Send or bring Christina Jones - christinabcrr@gmail.com pictures from your prom, to be featured in a slideshow. There is even a chance to be elected King or Queen of the prom!
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BCRR Family
Join us Saturday, October 8th for a fun twist on our annual family picnic! The field day will take place at Andrew the Young’s home, 4010 Mandell, from 1 – 5 PM.
BCRR Board will be manning the grill with burgers and hotdogs, feel free to bring a side or dessert. Games and family competitions will be plenty so get your teams ready!
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Save the Date:
· Alex’s 5K – Saturday, November 5th: Get ready for the 6th Annual Alex’s 5K at MacGregor Park. Early Registration is open
· BCRR Invades Austin – November 19-20th: Susan & Steve Davis have invited BCRR to Austin! Festivities include a Saturday AM run with their run club, Ship of Fools, brunch, and cocktail hour at the Davis' home (54 Rainey St). Two hotels have been recommended based on location:
- Extended Stay Downtown Town Lake 507 S. 1st St. 78704 1-877-432-9997 ($139)
- Radisson Hotel & Suites Downtown 111 E. Cesar Chavez 78701 1-844-464-2665 ($178)
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Bayou City Road Runner Dues 2016 – 2017
Last call to renew your dues for the 2016-2017 season. Dues can be paid online HERE.
· Single Member $30
· Family Membership: $35
· Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members
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HARRA FALL SERIES:
The Space City 10 miler is back for the 15th year in the Clear Lake area as part of the HARRA Fall Series of races on October 9th. The race begins at UH – Clear Lake, featuring a single loop course around scenic Clear Lake with aid stations every 2 miles. Registration information HERE.
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Name
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Location
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October 9, 2016
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Univ of Houston Clear Lake
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October 30, 2016
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Sam Houston Park
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November 13, 2016
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Wortham Center Plaza
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December 11, 2016
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Sugarland Town Square
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January 15, 2017
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George R Brown Convention Center
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members: Julie Risselman, Sarah & Brian Periman, Flora & Ed Lai, Stephen Fox & Megan Heenan! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!! And thank you for participating in the relay!
BCRR Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to:
· Joseph Routt, James Castellanos*, Marie Thompson, & Theresa Strong – September 20th
· Udo Heginger – September 21st
· Chuck Bracht & Derold Maney – September 22nd
· Emily Brabo – September 24th
· Peter Griffiths – September 25th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Johnny McElroy’s Irish Pub
(Friday, September 23rd, 2016) Please join us this Friday at Johnny McElroy’s Irish Pub (1223 Waugh Dr.)! This Irish Pub features a large wrap-around, dog-friendly patio and a wide selection of craft beer. We will meet at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, September 25th, 2016) Join us immediately following the long run for coffee and breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh.
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 6:30 at Rice University (run leaves at 6:40 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
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