Monday, August 14, 2017

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - August 14th to August 20th



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 
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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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2017 HARRA Fall Series:






Date
Name
Location
September 23, 2017
Tornados Cross Country Relay
October 8, 2017
University of Houston, Clear Lake
October 29, 2017
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
November 26, 2017
Wortham Center Plaza, Downtown Houston
December 10, 2017
Sugar Land Town Square
January 14, 2018
George R. Brown Convention Center
  
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

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