GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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A member of BCRR passed away suddenly last week. Joe Conway was known as a strong, competitive, and motivating runner to many who had the pleasure of keeping up with him during a run or chatting over coffee following. The services for Joe will be held Wednesday, December 27th- details can be found HERE. He will be greatly missed by BCRR
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Wednesday – Ice Skating @ Discovery Green
Join us Wednesday, December 27th, as we begin the taper and take a break from the routine. We will be ice skating at Discovery Green beginning at 7PM. Location details can be found HERE.
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Modern B&B New Year’s Eve Party
Lisa Thompson is hosting another infamous New Year’s Eve Party at the Modern B&B – Sunday, December 31st . 8PM. The theme is Black & White – dress accordingly! Enjoy drinks, dancing, and a countdown to 2018!! A babysitter will be available so bring along the kiddos!
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Chevron Houston Marathon Information
GRB Run – Sunday, January 7th
The final Sunday before the marathon, we will run the last 6 miles of the marathon (from Memorial Park to the GRB) and back. Usual start time of 6:30 AM.
Pasta Loading Party – Friday, January 12th
The Carb-loading Pasta Party will be at Buca Di Beppo (5192 Buffalo Speedway) at 7PM on Friday.
Initial Race Day Details:
BCRR will have 2 sponsored Hoopla Stations. Please email the host below to help cheer on your fellow runners:
· Mile 20: Hosted by Susan Cita - susancita.bcrr@gmail.com –
*Susan has several volunteer spots that include a Marathon Jacket*
Gear will be collected Sunday morning at GRB by club cyclists to be delivered to the Hoopla stations. Please place items in a bag, labeled with your name, preferred aid station drop, and pace.
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2017 HARRA Fall Series:
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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 member Trevor Wommack! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!
BCRR Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to:
· Lynn McGrew*– December 25th
· Chip DuMound & Gary Wood – December 27th
· Heather Hofstetter* & Sarah Cusack– December 29th
· Anna Helm– December 30th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – 13 Celsius
(Friday, December 29th, 2017) Please join us this Friday for happy hour at the 13 Celsius (3000 Caroline St) – a cozy wine bar with a very relaxed atmosphere. See you at 6:30 PM!
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, December 31st, 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.
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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Your BCRR Board!!!
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