Monday, June 25, 2018

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - June 25th to July 1st



GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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Mellow Monday Scrabble Run - June 25th
Join us TODAY - Monday, June 25th, for a Mellow Monday Scrabble Run to meet the members of your new board!! Board members will be scattered around the loop at Memorial Park with scrabble tiles. Complete the 3 mile route and assemble the highest scoring word to win a prize!

Run starts at 7 PM at the Picnic Loop. Mojitos and snacks await at the finish line!
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First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast



Join us Sunday, July 1st 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 Java Lava Brew (1201 Southmore Blvd.) a new to the Museum District featuring Hawaiian coffee & inspired brunch items.
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Dash & Splash - POSTPONED
The Dash and Splash previously scheduled for this Wednesday has been postponed to Wednesday, July 11th. Instead, enjoy a nice run around the bayou and beer at Valhalla like usual! ************************************************************
Bayou City Road Runner Dues 2018 – 2019

It is time to pay dues for the 2018-2019 season. Dues can be paid online HERE.
·        Single Member $30
·        Family Membership: $35
·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members
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2018 HARRA Fall Series
Stay tuned for the upcoming fall schedule
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members, Kyle Higdon & Courtney Walker! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  
Happy Birthday to:
·        Will Henderson – June 27th
·        Keltie John – June 28th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Marquis II

(Friday, June 29th, 2018) Join us at Marquis II(2631 Bissonnet St.) A no-nonsense watering hole with a rustic bar area, pool tables, TVs, & a jukebox! 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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