Monday, November 6, 2017

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - November 6th to November 12th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 
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Thank you to all who ran, volunteered, and supported at Alex’s 5K!! It was a wildly successful morning, raising money and awareness for Autism. Results for the race can be found HERE. BCRR swept the RCCA awards, in addition to multiple age group wins!



A HUGE thank you to those who volunteered at the Rockets Run! Your time is much appreciated to help support club revenue.
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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

Register HERE ASAP as price increase of $10 will occur in 1 week!

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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:

·         Julie Risselman – November 8th  
·         Jenny Agrusa-Emley & Larry Lindeen – November 9th
·         Hillary Camp*, Gabe Gomez, & Nancy Reuter* – November 10th
   
 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
  
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – NettBar
   
(Friday, November 10th 2017) Please join us this Friday at NettBar (4504 Nett St) a low key bar in the Washington Corridor, featuring yard games and cocktails! See you at 6:30 PM
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, November 12th, 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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