GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Halloween Weekend – October 27th-29th
Start your weekend at Lisa’s Halloween Party @ the Modern B&B (4003 Hazard St.) on Friday night, October 27th. Costumes are mandatory!
Then, join us for HARRA’s next race in the fall series – the Houston Half Marathon held Sunday, October 29th! The race begins in downtown Houston, following an out and back course along Allen Parkway.
Post-race party will be hosted by Paul & Sue Schultz at their home (3030 Amherst) beginning at noon!
***There will be NO SUPPORTED RUN in River Oaks on Sunday! Please run or cheer on your fellow friends at the Half! ***
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It’s that time of the year again!! Alex’s 5K & Kids K is quickly approaching!! The race will be held Saturday, November 4th, at MacGregor Park. Registration is open at www.alex5k.com
Please consider running or volunteering to support a great cause that is near and dear to the club!
The Rockets Run will also be held Saturday, November 4th! We are asking for 8-10 BCRR volunteers to help man the race, as this is a large revenue builder for the club. Please reply to the email to volunteer for either race.
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Save the Date:
Wednesday, December 6th – Christmas Lights Run + Drinks at Kenneally’s
Friday, December 8th – BCRR Christmas Party @ Modern B&B
Sunday, December 17th – John’s Loooooooong Run
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2017 HARRA Fall Series:
Date
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Name
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Location
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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:
· Yolanda Farias-Ruiz– October 25th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Lisa’s Halloween Party!
(Friday, October 27th, 2017) Please join us this Friday for Halloween happy hour at the Modern B&B (4003 Hazard St) Costumes are mandatory!! Get ready for a fun night!
Sunday – Whole Foods – to return next week
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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