GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Wednesday at Valhalla
Enjoy a birthday celebration after a warm run this Wednesday with a tab in honor of 2 of BCRR's favorite ladies!!
Happy Birthday Caitlin & Loris!!!
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First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast
Join us Sunday, May 6th for a break from the routine by running along the Buffalo Bayou.
***We need a water stop volunteer for the Shepherd Bridge***
Please reply to volunteer
Afterwards, join us for breakfast at Retrospect (3709 La Branch St) a revamped gas station served delicious crepes!!
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LP Run
Congrats to all who ran in circles at the LP Run! BCRR men came out on top with the most miles run!! Next up……
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Bayou Bash Relay - Saturday, May 12th
The HARRA club competition is extremely close, so BCRR needs a big turnout at the relay to capture the top spot! The club is covering the cost of racing for all members who are current with BCRR & HARRA. Race details can be found HERE. Your age group captains will be reaching out to you soon to organize teams:
Ultra: Christina Jones - christinabcrr@gmail.com & Mike Mangan - mikemangan41@yahoo.com
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Volunteer Opportunities:
There are several opportunities to volunteer with BCRR this spring:
- Bayou Bash Relay - Saturday, May 12th: John Phillips will need help at the boatshed Saturday afternoon & Sunday morning for equipment pickup/cleanup. Race day, volunteers needed for water support, equipment pick up, and kids games. Please contact Rosie Schmandt: rschmandt@yahoo.com
- Joe Conway Memorial Track Meet - Sunday, May 20th: Volunteers needed for time keeping, results runner, and water stations. Please contact Christina Jones: christinabcrr@gmail.com
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Upcoming BCRR Events:
Joe Conway Memorial Track Meet
Join us the afternoon of Sunday, May 20th at the Rice Track for a track meet in honor of a long time BCRR member and running buddy - Joe Conway. Event details can be found HERE.
BCRR Annual Banquet
Wednesday, May 23rd - Join the club at St. Arnold’s Brewery for an evening of beer, food, and awards celebrating a great year of running! More details to follow.
Colorado Half Marathon
Saturday, August 4th - The club will venture to Estes Park in Colorado for a half marathon! Race details HERE. Details and lodging to be determined. Please reply to this email to receive additional information as it becomes available.
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2018 HARRA Spring Series
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February 17, 2018
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Sam Houston Park Downtown
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March 17, 2018
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Houston City Hall
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April 14, 2018
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Bellaire City Hall
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April 28, 2018
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Rice University Track
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May 12, 2018
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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:
· Michael Plaisted – April 30th
· Loris Fusi – May 1st
· Alan Tillotson – May 2nd
· Douglas Paddon-Jones – May 3rd
· Caitlin Powers – May 4th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Under the Volcano
(Friday, May 4th, 2018) Join us at Under the Volcano (2349 Bissonnet St) a Mexican inspired bar with dangerous frozen drinks! Happy (almost) Cinco de Mayo! Please join us at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods - To Return Next Sunday
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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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Looking for an extra Reason2Race in 2018? Every mile you run or walk can get us a step closer to a world free from hunger and poverty when you run for Heifer International! Whether you are a triathlete, you want to get your whole family out on the course for fun, or you just want to make the world a better place, we NEED you! We have never been closer to finishing hunger for good than we are right now and you can help us reach the end. Join the team right here in Houston: https://my.reason2race.com/ cause/heiferinternational or anywhere in the world at www.teamheifer.org
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