GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Join us Saturday, August 19th at 7 AM for HARRA’s Party in the Park! This event is a great opportunity to check out the club competition, drink some ice cold beer, and go for a quick run around Memorial. The HARRA & BCRR tents will be set up near the tennis center.
*If you are available to assist with take down, please contact Susan Cita for more details: susancita.bcrr@gmail.com *
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BCRR Apparel!!
BCRR singlets, t-shirts, and long sleeve tech shirts will available for sale at Wednesday’s Run & Party in the Park. Get ready to rep your Bayou City Purple for the Fall Series!
$10 –Singlets & T-shirts
$15 – Long Sleeve
Vintage Apparel & Socks are also available for $5
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Bayou City Road Runner Dues 2017 – 2018
· Single Member $30
· Family Membership: $35
· Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members
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2017 HARRA Fall Series:
Date
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Name
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Location
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September 23, 2017
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Tornados Cross Country Relay
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October 8, 2017
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University of Houston, Clear Lake
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October 29, 2017
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Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
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November 26, 2017
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Wortham Center Plaza, Downtown Houston
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December 10, 2017
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Sugar Land Town Square
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January 14, 2018
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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! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!
BCRR Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to:
· Brad Godwin – August 12th
· Ralph Feniello – August 13th
· Brie McCain – August 15th
· Gail Webster – August 16th
· Charles McGuirk – August 18th
· James Bogardus & Eric Faria – August 20th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – D&W Lounge
(Friday, August 18th, 2017) Please join us this Friday at the D&W Lounge (911 Milby St) – a true dive bar tucked away in EaDo – complete with lava lamps and a 7 AM happy hour! We will meet at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, August 20th, 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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Your BCRR Board!!!
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