Monday, February 12, 2018

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - February 12th to February 18th



GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Happy Valentine’s Day BCRR!
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**Alternate Parking for Wednesday Run**
There will be NO PARKING at First Christian Church this Wednesday, due to Ash Wednesday services. Please respect the church’s request and park in the surrounding neighborhoods, $2 Rice Lot, or bike to the run.  
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Law Week 8K – Saturday, February 17th
The Spring HARRA Series is quickly approaching! First up - the Law Week Fun Run 8K on Saturday, February 17th . Details and registration can be found HERE.
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BCRR Spring Family Picnic – Sunday, April 8th - The President’s Home
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2018 HARRA Spring Series
Date:
Name:
Location:
February 17, 2018
Sam Houston Park Downtown
March 17, 2018
Houston City Hall
April 14, 2018
Bellaire City Hall
April 28, 2018
Rice University Track
May 12, 2018
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:
·        Audriana Schulz – February 12th
·        Georgia Albrecht & Karen Hasson – February 14th
·        Dexter Handy*, Margie McCarthy, & Robert Swanson – February 16th  
·        Don Hilber – February 17th
·        Mirka Jalovkova* & Helena Cheng* – February 18th  
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – FM Kitchen & Bar
(Friday, February 16th, 2018) Join us at FM Kitchen & Bar (1112 Shepherd Dr.) a low-key gastropub with craft beers, Southern bar fare, & a roomy, dog-friendly patio. We will meet at 6:30PM
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, February 18th, 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-arch ive.html
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