Tuesday, December 26, 2017

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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