GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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BCRR Homewreckers!!
No, this isn’t the start of a gossip column.... it’s a HUGE shout-out to all the BCRR members who helped demo houses this weekend. Together, we were able to help at least 5 families that were affected by the flooding! Thank you to all who donated their time, tools, and talents!!
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HARRA Cross Country Relay
The HARRA Fall Series begins with the Cross Country Relay at Stude Park - Saturday, September 23rd! Your age group captains will be contacting you shortly to organize teams:
Ultra: Mike Mangan - mikemangan41@yahoo.com
Additional race details can be found HERE!
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Save the Date for BCRR Events:
Wednesday Dash & Splash – Wednesday, October 4th – Chuck & Cheryl’s
Alex’s 5K – Saturday, November 4th – MacGregor Park
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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, Andrew Tardogno & Alfredo Cabrera! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!
BCRR Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to:
· Andrew Tardogno & Sally Hall – September 11th
· Lauren Hammang – September 12th
· Ben Ogilvie – September 13th
· Devlin Smith & John Fredrickson – September 15th
· Zoe Paddon-Jones & Wim Burgers – September 16th
· Joel DuBois & Lou Fragoso – September 17th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Pub Fiction
(Friday, September 15th, 2017) Please join us this Friday at the Pub Fiction (2303 Smith St. #100) – a relaxing Midtown bar with outdoor seating & yard games. We will meet at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, September 17th, 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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