BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - January 29th to February 4th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast!

  

 Join us Sunday, February 4^th for a break from the routine by running along the Buffalo Bayou.  

 Afterwards, meet us at Chilosos (701 E 20^th St) for a Mexican inspired brunch!

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BCRR Super Bowl Party!!

Rob & Jules will be hosting a festive celebration as we cheer on the Patriots vs Eagles in frozen Minnesota, Sunday, February 4th!

Party start time 4:30 p.m. – until game over.
Jacuzzi will be available for those who would like to get in.
Please bring an appetizer/Super Bowl munches and beverages to share.
$10.00 squares available.

*They politely request for adult attendance only*

We need a head count, please text RSVP + guest to 281-746-1778 , or email RSVP to juliezelenak@comcast.net

Walters: 1525 Wakefield, Houston, TX 77018

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BCRR has a NEW LOOK!!

Check out the new design of the BCRR Website via your mobile phone or computer!! It features a mobile phone friendly interface and all the latest info on your favorite running club!

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2018 HARRA Spring Series

Date:	Name:	Location:
February 17, 2018	Law Week Fun Run 8k	Sam Houston Park Downtown
March 17, 2018	Bayou City Classic 10k	Houston City Hall
April 14, 2018	Bellaire Trolley Run 5k	Bellaire City Hall
April 2018	LP Run (33 1/3 min)	Rice University Track
May 12, 2018	Bayou Bash Relay	T.C. Jester Park

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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:

·        Catie Cohen, Flora Lai, & Alan Svoboda – January 30^th

·        Brian McGlynn – January 31^st

·        Andrew Young – February 1^st

·        Sue Schulz – February 2^nd

·        Bob Thompson – February 3^rd

·        Thomas Hebert – February 4^th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Sunday – Whole Foods – to return next 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

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - January 22nd to January 28th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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Chevron Houston Marathon Wrap-up

An additional THANK YOU to Sarah Cusack and Neal Diez for their excellent Margarita Mixing skills!!

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Wednesday @ Valhalla

In honor of Maggie Kirkpatrick’s birthday, she will be sponsoring the tab this Wednesday at Valhalla! Happy Birthday Maggie!!!   

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BCRR has a NEW LOOK!!

Check out the new design of the BCRR Website via your mobile phone or computer!! It features a mobile phone friendly interface and all the latest info on your favorite running club!

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2017 HARRA Fall Series – DONE!!!

Stay tuned for the Spring Series schedule 

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members David Steffin & Heather Olin Wright! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·         Madeline Schulz & Tom Bjorklund – January 23^rd

·         John Phillips & Mario Sanchez – January 25^th

·         Tracey Priem – January 26^th 

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Mongoose vs Cobra

(Friday, January 26^th, 2018) Join BCRR for happy hour at Mongoose vs Cobra (1011 McGowen St.)! A great place to grab a craft beer or a creative cocktail. See you at 6:30PM!

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, January 28^th, 2018) 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

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

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - January 15th to January 21st

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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Chevron Houston Marathon Wrap-up

CONGRATULATIONS: Huge shout out to BCRR and the strong presence we had at the marathon! There were BQ’s, 1^st Marathons, PR’s, and FINISHERS!! Everyone should be proud of the 13.1 or 26.2 you accomplished yesterday!

THANK YOU: It takes a team to support the crazy running habit, and thanks to our BCRR volunteers, we can continue to be crazy! Special thanks to:

·     Susan Cita & Katie Decker for passing out goodies and cheering us on at the aid stations

·     Chris McGrew for hand delivering our race day must-haves to the aid stations

·     Sue & Alan, Chuck & Cheryl, and Jim & Ivy for a post-race party to warm up, drink up, and celebrate the day’s accomplishments

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Wednesday @ Valhalla

In honor of Frank Dougherty’s birthday, he will be sponsoring the tab this Wednesday at Valhalla! Happy Birthday and Congrats on a swift Marathon!!

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BCRR has a NEW LOOK!!

Check out the new design of the BCRR Website via your mobile phone or computer!! It features a mobile phone friendly interface and all the latest info on your favorite running club!

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2017 HARRA Fall Series – DONE!!!

Date	Name	Location
September 23, 2017	Tornados Cross Country Relay	Stude Park, Houston
October 8, 2017	Space City 10 Miler	University of Houston, Clear Lake
October 29, 2017	Houston Half Marathon	Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
November 26, 2017	Fleet Feet Sports HMSA Classical 25k	Wortham Center Plaza, Downtown Houston
December 10, 2017	Fort Bend KIA 30k	Sugar Land Town Square
January 14, 2018	Chevron Houston Marathon	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:

·         Tom Helm – January 15^th

·         Maggie Kirkpatrick – January 16^th

·         Ricky Kramer & Steve Davis* – January 17^th 

·         Julia Holz – January 20^th 

·         Beverly Handy – January 21^st   

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Discovery Green Ice Skating + Phoenicia

(Friday, January 19^th, 2018) Join BCRR for an alternative happy hour! Start at Discovery Green for a final winter celebration of ice skating! Details for the rink can be found HERE. Afterwards, head over to Phoenicia (1001 Austin St.) for a drink to warm you up! We will meet on the ice at 6:30 PM. 

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, January 21^st, 2018) 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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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

BCRR - MARATHON UPDATE

HAPPY (HALF) MARATHON BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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 Chevron Houston Marathon Information

Visit the BCRR Website for all the details of MARATHON INFORMATION

Race Morning @ GRB:

·        Club will meet inside GRB at Hall A prior to the race – Check the Facebook page for exact location details.

·        Christina will be collecting gear to be dropped at the air stations by Chris McGrew. Drop off your gear by 6:15 AM.
– Please label your gear in a ziplock bag – include name, pace, and aid station (13 or 20).

Race Support:

·        There will be 2 aid stations along the marathon route:

·         Mile 13: Hosted by Katie Decker

·         Mile 20: Hosted by Susan Cita

·        An additional watch and/or drop off location for will be located at the corner of Bissonnett & Mandell (around Mile 8, before the split)– With host’s Chuck and Cheryl providing Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s for those cheering! (5314 Mandell). Feel free to drop off clothing as the race temperature rises. Clothing will be brought to the post-race party.

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The BCRR Post Marathon Party

326 Terrace Avenue @ 11 AM

Sue & Alan’s Home

Pool, Hot Tub, Showers

Jambalaya or Gumbo, Red Beans, Salad & Snacks

Beer, Wine, & Margaritas

January 14, 2018

BCRR Member Cost: $10

Guest Cost $15

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Good Luck BCRR!! See you at the finish line!

~BCRR Board