Monday, April 24, 2017

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - April 24th to April 30th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 

 LP Run – Saturday, April 29th

The 50th Anniversary of the LP Run is here! The historical race will be run on Saturday, April 29th. The goal is to run as many RPMs (laps) as you can in 33 ½ minutes. A special award this year will be presented to the club with the most miles run!

Registration and race information can be found HERE.

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Bayou Bash Relay – Saturday, May 13th

Next up for the Spring Series: The Bayou Bash Relay!! The HARRA club competition is extremely close, so BCRR needs a big turnout at the relay to capture the top spot! The club is covering the cost of racing for all members who are current with BCRR & HARRA. Your age group captains will be reaching out to you soon to organize teams:

Open: Christina Jones – christinabcrr@gmail.com & Andrew Young –young.andrew.joseph@gmail.com
Masters: Lisa Thompson - lisa@modernbb.com & Peter Griffiths - p_griffiths@bellsouth.net
Veterans: Christina Jones  -  christinabcrr@gmail.com & Alan Tillotson - alan.tillotson@hines.com
Ultra: Mike Mangan - mikemangan41@yahoo.com

 ***If you are unable to run, please contact Rosie to volunteer! - rschmandt @yahoo.com ***
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Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon

This fall, venture to Willamette Valley for a weekend of running, wine, and adventure! The race will be Sunday, September 3rd in wine country ~45 minutes from Portland. We are ironing out details for accommodations and logistics – Reply to this email to be included in further info! Race details can be found HERE

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CALLING FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS!!!

Interested in helping support the club as an active member of the board? Know someone who could help this club keep growing and making an impact in the running community? Nominate yourself or someone to run as a member of the board. Positions include:
·        President
·        Vice-President
·        Secretary
·        Treasurer
·        Members at Large
Reply to this email with nominations!

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BCRR Spring Banquet

Wednesday, May 24th @ St. Arnold's Brewery at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for $15. This includes lots of delicious beer and food!

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HARRA SPRING SERIES

Date:
Name:
Location:
March 11, 2017
Sam Houston Park Downtown
March 18, 2017
Houston City Hall
April 8, 2017
Bellaire City Hall
April 29, 2017
Rice University Track
May 2017
T.C. Jester Park

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!! 

BCRR Birthdays:   

Happy Birthday to:
  
·        Anna-Maria Levy – April 24th
·        Daniel Jason – April 26th   
·        Janet Sutton – April 29th 

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
  
SOCIAL CALENDAR:
 Happy Hour – Riel
(Friday, April 28th, 2017) Please join us this Friday at Riel (1927 Fairview St.).  A stylish bistro serving globally inspired shared plates, cocktails, beer, and sparkling wine. See you there at 6:30 PM
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, April 30th, 2017) 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. Following a loop around Memorial, we head to a dinner venue for post running fun. 

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.

**Please note that in cases of inclement weather, i.e. thunder & lightning, group runs will be cancelled for safety reasons. Check the BCRR Facebook Page for the latest updates on run cancellations**

WORD FROM THE BIRD

See the latest newsletter here! 


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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - April 17th to April 23rd

GOOD EVENING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 


It's Marathon Monday!!! CONGRATS to all the BCRR Runners at Boston on crossing the finish line!! 

Wear your Boston jacket proud on Wednesday & share your race day stories!

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LP Run – Saturday, April 29th:

The 50th Anniversary of the LP Run is here! The historical race will be run on Saturday, April 29th. The goal is to run as many RPMs (laps) as you can in 33 ½ minutes. A special award this year will be presented to the club with the most miles run!

Registration and race information can be found HERE.


**BCRR will be organizing teams for the Bayou Bash Relay in May - Stay tuned for information!**

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Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon

This fall, venture to Willamette Valley for a weekend of running, wine, and adventure! The race will be Sunday, September 3rd in wine country ~45 minutes from Portland. We are ironing out details for accommodations and logistics – Reply to this email to be included in further info! Race details can be found HERE

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CALLING FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS!!!

Interested in helping support the club as an active member of the board? Know someone who could help this club keep growing and making an impact in the running community? Nominate yourself or someone to run as a member of the board. Positions include:
·        President
·        Vice-President
·        Secretary
·        Treasurer
·        Members at Large
Reply to this email with nominations!

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Save the date for the upcoming BCRR Events:

BCRR Spring Banquet – Wednesday, May 24th @ St. Arnold's Brewery

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HARRA RUNNER OF THE SEASON

Congratulations to our HARRA Runner of the Season Winners for Fall 2016! Below is listed the Money winners and their respective categories. Please email Michella at treasurer@harra.org with your current address so she can send a check or attend the HARRA Banquet in June. Congrats Speedy Birds!!!

Women under 40 – 1st Jackie Tobin & 3rd Lauren Wilder 
Women 40-49 – 2nd Lisa Thompson 3rd Sherry Scott
Women 50-59 – 1st Allyson Serrao
Men 40-49 – 4th Alan McClain
Men 50-59 – 5th David Piper
Men 60+ - 1st Joe Melanson
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HARRA SPRING SERIES

Date:
Name:
Location:
March 11, 2017
Sam Houston Park Downtown
March 18, 2017
Houston City Hall
April 8, 2017
Bellaire City Hall
April 29, 2017
Rice University Track
May 2017
T.C. Jester Park

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members John Keltie & Clark Courtright! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!! 

BCRR Birthdays:   

Happy Birthday to:
  
·        Robin Lowenkron & Roy Camberg – April 17th
·        Catherine Brabston – April 18th   
·        Robert Brown, Elvira Rondon, & Gregory Baker – April 21st    
·        Lorna Greenway – April 22nd   

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
  
SOCIAL CALENDAR:
 Happy Hour –
(Friday, April 21st, 2017) Please join us this Friday at Wooster's Garden (3315 Milam St.).  A great outdoor bar at the edge of Midtown, with homemade Fireball, clever cocktails, and as always - craft beer. See you there at 6:30 PM
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, April 23rd, 2017) 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. 

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.

**Please note that in cases of inclement weather, i.e. thunder & lightning, group runs will be cancelled for safety reasons.**

WORD FROM THE BIRD

See the latest newsletter here! 


 ******* 
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