Monday, November 13, 2017

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - November 13th to November 19th



GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 
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HMSA Classical 25K

As we wait for the cooler weather, get ready for the next race in the HARRA Fall Series: HMSA Classical 25K - Sunday, November 26th. 

A special BCRR Discount has been offered:

BCRR & HARRA Member: $20 discount – use Discount Code BCRRH
BCRR Member only: $15 discount – use Discount Code BCRR


Post-race party will be held at the Presidential Palace – 4010 Mandell St – complete with hot tub, beer, and food to refuel!

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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
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:

·         Sherry Scott – November 13th  
·         Patrick Flaherty – November 15th
·         Terry Fanning – November 16th
·         Scott Williamson & Dianne Lee – November 17th
·         Steve Liston – November 18th

   
 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
  
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Behind Blue Eyes by Mark Miller


(Friday, November 17th 2017) Please join us this Friday for a special happy hour featuring BCRR’s Mark Miller. He will be unveiling his book – Behind Blue Eyes – written about his experience of an “Adult Time-Out” from work. Join him at the Modern B&B (4003 Hazard St.) at 7 pm. Pizza, beer, and wine will be served!
Sunday – Whole Foods
 
(Sunday, November 19th, 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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