Monday, April 30, 2018

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - April 30th to May 6th


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:
Open: Christina Jones – christinabcrr@gmail.com & Andrew Young – young.andrew.joseph@gmail.com
Masters: Christina Jones - christinabcrr@gmail.com & Peter Griffiths - p_griffiths@bellsouth.net
Veterans: Anna Helm  - gaslyte@yahoo.com & Joe Lengfellner - thatsjoesmail@yahoo.com
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
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:
·        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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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 

Monday, April 23, 2018

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - April 23rd to April 29th


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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LP Run – Saturday, April 29th

The LP Run is here! The historical race will be run on Saturday, April 28th. The goal is to run as many RPMs (laps) as you can in 33 ½ minutes.
Registration and race information can be found HERE.
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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:
Open: Christina Jones – christinabcrr@gmail.com & Andrew Young – young.andrew.joseph@gmail.com
Masters: Christina Jones - christinabcrr@gmail.com & Peter Griffiths - p_griffiths@bellsouth.net
Veterans: Christina Jones  -  christinabcrr@gmail.com & Joe Lengfellner - thatsjoesmail@yahoo.com
Ultra: 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, food services, 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
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:
·        Jennifer Futral – April 23rd
·        Trevor Wommack – April 25th
·        Daniel Jason – April 26th   

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Holler Brewery
(Friday, April 27th, 2018) Join us at Holler Brewery (2206 Edwards St.) a local Houston Brewery located in the Heights! Please join us at 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, April 29th, 2018) Join us immediately following the long run for coffee and breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh.
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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 

Monday, April 16, 2018

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - April 16th to April 21st

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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It’s MARATHON MONDAY!!!! GOOD LUCK to all the BCRR Members running today in Boston!!

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Bellaire Trolley Run 5K
Congrats to all who raced the Bellaire Trolley Run!! It’s a swift race!
Next up - the LP Run - April 28th

**BCRR will be organizing teams for the Bayou Bash Relay in May - Stay tuned for information!**
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Volunteer Opportunities:
There are several opportunities to volunteer with BCRR this spring:
  • Bayou Bash Relay - Saturday, May 12th: Volunteers needed for water support, equipment pick up, food services, and kids games. Please contact Susan Cita: susancita.bcrr@gmail.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
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:
·        Elva Grunert & Ross Moody – April 16th
·        Robin Lowenkron & Roy Camberg – April 17th
·        Robert Brown – April 21st  
·        Lorna Greenway – April 22nd  

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
* = New Age Group
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Petrol Station

(Friday, April 20th, 2018) Join us at Petrol Station (985 Wakefield Dr) a dive bar with the BEST burgers, fries, and unique draft beer! Please join us at 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, April 21st, 2018) Join us immediately following the long run for coffee and breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh.
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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
******
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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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