Monday, June 26, 2017

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - June 26th to July 2nd

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 

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HARRA Spring 2017 Awards!!

Congrats to the BCRR Runners who were awarded Runner of the Season:

Women Under 40: 1st Stephanie Bonk 
Women 40-49: 2nd Sherry Scott 
Women 50-59: 2nd Allyson Serrao 
Men 40-49: 3rd Alan Mcclain 
Men 60+: 3rd Scott Bounds 

BCRR is also the HARRA Spring Series Champions!! We came out #1 for Overall Club and Team! Way to go BCRR, we have some of the fastest runners in Houston – proven!! 

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First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast

Join us Sunday, July 2nd  for a break from the routine by running along the Buffalo Bayou.


Afterwards, join us for breakfast at Café Brasil (2604 Dunlavy St) for a delicious brunch in a cozy little establishment!
  
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 Hydration Station Volunteer Needed!

Thank you to Neeraj Rohilla for the water this Sunday morning! And thank you to Sue Leone for volunteering to covering the next 3 weeks of Sunday hydration station duties!

We are in need of a volunteer for Wednesday, July 5th @ the church parking lot

BCRR can provide you with all of the supplies. Please reply to this email to volunteer for this Sunday morning!
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 Cocktail Making Class – Save the Date 

Saturday, August 12th 3-6 PM – Chuck and Cheryl will be hosting a cocktail making class. You will learn what a cocktail is and the essential tools and ingredients needed for a well-stocked bar! Space is limited to 15 participants and there is a $30 fee for the class. RSVP to this email for the registration link!


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 Bayou City Road Runner Dues 2017 – 2018 
It is time to pay dues for the 2017-2018 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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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:

·         Will Henderson – June 27th            
·         John Keltie – June 28th         
·         Jesman Devia – July 1st
·         Joe Sellers – July 2nd       
     
 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
  
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
 Happy Hour – Black Labrador
(Friday, June 30th, 2017) Please join us this Friday at the Black Labrador (4100 Montrose Blvd #8) – at a cozy British Pub with a very relaxed atmosphere!! We will meet at 6:30 PM. 
Sunday – Whole Foods – to return next weekend
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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