Monday, October 29, 2018

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - October 29th to November 4th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Celebrate this Wednesday at Valhalla by wearing your costumes - Extra props if you run in them! We will have a special guest - Adventureman, Jamie MacDonald. He will join us for a beer as he stops in Houston during his cross country venture raising money for children’s hospitals.
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Houston Half Marathon & 10K
Congrats to all who raced hard in the Houston Half Marathon & 10K. BCRR had strong representation despite the humid weather. Next up… HMSA 25K!!

THANK YOU to John Phillips & the set up crew for providing us with a tent and all important porta potty.  Also, THANKS goes to Paul & Sue Schulz for a rejuvenating post-race party!   
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It’s a BUSY weekend BCRR - Here’s what’s in store:
Saturday - Alex’s 5K

It’s that time of the year again!! Alex’s 5K & Kids K is quickly approaching!! The race will be held Saturday, November 3rd, at MacGregor Park. Registration is open at www.alex5k.com
Please consider running or volunteer to support a great cause that is near and dear to the club!
*We need course set up & parking guards especially!*

Sunday - First Sunday Alternate Run
This Sunday, November 4th, join us as we run a *BRAND NEW* alternate route to BCRR. We will start at the Tennis Center in Memorial Park and venture to the White Oak Bayou for a 12 mile out and back course. The route will be marked and supported with water stops. CLICK HERE for the map .

Afterwards, join us for a modern dinner breakfast at Lola’s (1102 Yale St.)

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The Rockets Run will be held Saturday, November 10th! We are asking for 20-30 BCRR volunteers to help man the race, as this is a large revenue builder for the club. Please CLICK HERE to volunteer.

**As a THANK YOU to all of our volunteers - the club will be sponsoring a beer & pizza night at Valhalla, Wednesday, November 14th!**
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Upcoming BCRR Fun - more details to follow:
  • November 5th: Mellow Monday Potluck @ Modern B&B
  • November 14th: Volunteer Appreciation @ Valhalla
  • November 18th: Fall Family Picnic @ the Former Presidential Palace (4010 Mandell St)
  • December 12th: Christmas Lights Run @ River Oaks
  • December 14th: Christmas Party @ Modern B&B
  • December 30th: John’s Looooooooong Run
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2018 HARRA Fall Series
Date
Race
Location
September 29, 2018
October 7, 2018
University of Houston - Clear Lake
October 28, 2018
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
November 25, 2018
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
December 16, 2108
Sugar Land Town Square, Sugar Land
January 20, 2019
George R. Brown Convention Center, Downtown Houston
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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:
·        Larry Jensen – October 30th
·        Ben Harvie – November 2nd
·        Diane Gibson – November 4th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Under the Volcano
(Friday, November 2nd, 2018) Join us at Under the Volcano (2349 Bissonnet St), to continue the Halloween celebrations! Join us starting at 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods - To return in November
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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 Tennis Center (Old 0 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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Saturday, October 27, 2018

BCRR WEEKEND UPDATE Oct 26

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Halloween Weekend – October 26th-28th
Start your weekend at Lisa’s Halloween Party @ the Modern B&B (4003 Hazard St.) on Friday night, October 26th. Costumes are mandatory!
Then, join us for HARRA’s next race in the fall series – the Houston Half Marathon held Sunday, October 28th! The race begins in downtown Houston, following an out and back course along Allen Parkway.
Post-race party will be hosted by Paul & Sue Schultz at their home (3030 Amherst) beginning at noon! RSVP suggested but not mandatory to: pschulz100@gmail.com
***There will be NO SUPPORTED RUN in River Oaks on Sunday! Please run or cheer on your fellow friends at the Half! ***
 
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~BCRR Board 

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - October 22nd to October 28th


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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Halloween Weekend – October 26th-28th
Start your weekend at Lisa’s Halloween Party @ the Modern B&B (4003 Hazard St.) on Friday night, October 26th. Costumes are mandatory!

Then, join us for HARRA’s next race in the fall series – the Houston Half Marathon held Sunday, October 28th! The race begins in downtown Houston, following an out and back course along Allen Parkway.
Post-race party will be hosted by Paul & Sue Schultz at their home (3030 Amherst) beginning at noon! RSVP suggested but not mandatory to: pschulz100@gmail.com
***There will be NO SUPPORTED RUN in River Oaks on Sunday! Please run or cheer on your fellow friends at the Half! ***
 
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It’s that time of the year again!! Alex’s 5K & Kids K is quickly approaching!! The race will be held Saturday, November 3rd, at MacGregor Park. Registration is open at www.alex5k.com
Please consider running or volunteering to support a great cause that is near and dear to the club!
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The Rockets Run will be held Saturday, November 10th! We are asking for 20-30 BCRR volunteers to help man the race, as this is a large revenue builder for the club. Please CLICK HERE to volunteer.

**As a THANK YOU to all of our volunteers - the club will be sponsoring a beer & pizza night at Valhalla, Wednesday, November 14th!**
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Upcoming BCRR Fun - more details to follow:

  • November 10th: Rockets Run - Click HERE to volunteer!!
  • November 14th: Volunteer Appreciation @ Valhalla
  • November 18th: Fall Family Picnic @ the Former Presidential Palace (4010 Mandell St)
  • December 12th: Christmas Lights Run @ River Oaks
  • December 14th: Christmas Party @ Modern B&B
  • December 30th: John’s Looooooooong Run
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Practice for the Tour de Bayou Series
Practice for the Tour cross country series comprises four (4) stages and happens every October after much anticipated after the Tour de Bayou held in the Spring.
The races are free and open to everyone, you just have to promise to be careful! They are cross country (not on pavement). Distances vary from roughly three miles to five miles. Houston Area Road Runners Association will provide water, gatorade and Karbach will sponsor some post- race carb replacement.
Fall 2018 Practice for the Tour: All stages are run on Thursday and start at 6:00 p.m.
  • October 25 -Stude Park
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2018 HARRA Fall Series
Date
Race
Location
September 29, 2018
October 7, 2018
University of Houston - Clear Lake
October 28, 2018
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
November 25, 2018
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
December 16, 2108
Sugar Land Town Square, Sugar Land
January 20, 2019
George R. Brown Convention Center, Downtown Houston
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members Paola Perez & Carla Werneke! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  
Happy Birthday to:
·        Yolanda Farias-Ruiz – October 25th
·        Steve Gardner – October 28th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Halloween Party!!!
Sunday – Whole Foods - To return in November
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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 Tennis Center (Old 0 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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