Friday, December 29, 2017

BCRR WEEKEND UPDATE 12-29-17

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
Here's a quick weekend update:
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*HAPPY HOUR CHANGE*

In memory of Joe Conway, please join us at The Harp (1625 Richmond Ave) to raise a glass at our neighborhood Irish Bar. See you there at 6:30 PM
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Sunday Run at Memorial 
We will have our usual supported Sunday run starting at Memorial Park - 0 mile marker @ 6:30 AM. 
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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!
~BCRR Board

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - December 25th to December 31st


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. 
Please respond to this email – christinabcrr@gmail.com to RSVP by Wednesday, January 10th!!

Initial Race Day Details:
BCRR will have 2 sponsored Hoopla Stations. Please email the host below to help cheer on your fellow runners:
·        Mile 13: Hosted by Katie Decker - katie.h.decker@gmail.com
·        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:
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 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.
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!  http://www.bcrr.org/news- archive.html
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Your BCRR Board!!!
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BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - December 18th to December 24th

 GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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John’s LOOOOONG RUN
HUUUUUGE “Thank You” to John, Sue, Alan, Susan, Ed, Jay, Don, & Claire for marking the course, supporting the run, and refueling BCRR at the finish! We couldn’t sufficiently marathon train without this historic event and wonderful support!
*For those of you unable to attend, the Runner's High Club has invited BCRR to their supported long run - Saturday, December 23rd - reply to this email for more details*
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Stay tuned for next week’s marathon update email. It will provide all the details and dates for the upcoming marathon events.

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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:
·         Marie Hutchinson & Sarah Soles– December 19th  
·         Claudia Verm – December 20th
·         Romuald Budiman– December 22nd
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Conservatory

(Friday, December 22nd, 2017) Please join us this Friday for happy hour at the Conservatory (1010 Prairie St). Come join us at an underground beer garden and food hall in downwtown Houston!! See you at 6:30 PM!
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, December 24thh, 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!  http://www.bcrr.org/news-archive.html
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Your BCRR Board!!!
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Monday, December 11, 2017

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - December 11th to December 17th


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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*RESCHEDULED* Wednesday - Christmas Lights Run
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Wednesday, December 13th @ 6:30 pm - start at the Rose Garden
Join us for a special 4 mile run around River Oaks, featuring the festively decorated houses! VIEW MAP HERE Afterwards we will celebrate with drinks at Kenneally’s Irish Pub (2111 S Shepherd Dr.).
**NOTE - there will be NO SUPPORTED Rice run this Wednesday**
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John’s LOOOOONG RUN –
Sunday, December 17th

This is the 17th year and the 2nd year for the new site at Sue Leone’s/Alan Svoboda’s Terrace Home (326 Terrace Ave. 77007)
Don’t forget to RSVP!!! svobodeaux007@gmail.com

Updated Course Map can be found HERE
This is open to all BCRR members and guests Start is 6:30 am from The Terrace House. It is a 21 mile single loop route with several ways to adjust the distance. There are 6 water/Gatorade stops (about every 3 miles). A Drop Box for clothing will be located at the corner of Crestwood and Memorial behind the water fountain and will be picked up about 45-60 minutes after the run starts. Dropped Clothes will be placed outside on the back patio.
A full breakfast with adult drinks awaits the finishers. It will be served in the Kitchen Area. We have an indoor and outdoor shower. The Hot tub will be heated and bubbling for those that need some relief.
We ask for a donation of about $7-8 to help with the cost and a couple of volunteers to help with cooking. So come and join the fun and don’t be late. Front door will be open. Sue & Alan
*For those of you unable to attend, the Runner's High Club has invited BCRR to their supported long run - Saturday, December 23rd - more details to follow*
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Christmas Party
Thanks to all who attended the BCRR Christmas Party Friday night! It was a jolly event, with the French 75’s flowing, the music jingling, and the cookies crunching! Hope you continue to have a merry holiday season!
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Fort Bend KIA 30K
 
Congrats to all who raced at the Fort Bend KIA 30K! It was a perfect morning for running and BCRR showed up strong! Among many of BCRR’s awards, Frank Dougherty and Lisa Thompson both earned spots as Local Elites for the Houston Marathon. Results can be found HERE,
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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:
·         Cheryl Shaw– December 11th  
·         Claire Daum, Matthew Reue, & Tina Reynolds – December 16th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
 
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Spring Street

(Friday, December 15th, 2017) Please join us this Friday for happy hour at Spring Street (1920 Houston Ave). Come join us at a relaxed neighborhood bar serving wine, beer, and cocktails! See you at 6:30 PM!
Sunday – Whole Foods – to return in 1 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

See the latest newsletter here!  http://www.bcrr.org/news- archive.html
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Your BCRR Board!!!
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How would you like to see your own advertisement above in this weekly email? For all personal or business advertising inquiries, please send an email to our treasurer p_griffiths@bellsouth.net