Tuesday, July 11, 2017

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - July 10th to 16th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 

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 Wednesday @ Valhalla


This Wednesday join us as Scott Bounds and John Adams sponsor the Valhalla tab and pizza in celebration of their birthdays!!! Happy Birthday Scott and John!!
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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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 Mellow Monday Dash & Splash

 
Mark your calendar for July 31--following the Mellow Monday DASH around Memorial – we will make a SPLASH at Sue and Alan's house (326 Terrace Dr.) for pool time, burgers, beer, wine and frozen margaritas!! 

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members: Harsh Bhasin, Elizabeth Savino, Sally Swift and Kevin Collins! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·         Phillip Smith & Scott Wonderly – July 10th             
·         David Harrison – July 11th          
·         Scott Bounds* & Kai Henson* – July 12th
·         John Adams – July 14th  
·         Neal Diez & Ellen Pannell – July 15th            
     
 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
  
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
 Happy Hour – Stone’s Throw 
(Friday, July 15th, 2017) Please join us this Friday at Stone’s Throw (1417Westheimer Rd) – for a delicious cocktail at a cozy little bar, with a classic choice in music!! We will meet at 6:30 PM. 
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, July 16th, 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 ev ening 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@bell south.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

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