GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
EXTRA EXTRA!!! Read the latest BCRR Newsletter HERE!!!
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First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast
Join us Sunday, December 2nd for a break from the routine by running along the Buffalo Bayou.
**We need a hydration volunteer for the Shepherd Bridge location. Please REPLY to volunteer. **
Afterwards, join us for breakfast at The Dunlavy (3422 Allen Parkway) for a fresh breakfast overlooking the bayou.
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HMSA Classical 25K
Congrats to all who raced Sunday! It was a rough weather day for racing - but you all toughed through the 3 loops! The post-race Chili and Beer definitely hit the spot.
Thank you to John Phillips and all who helped with tent set up! Next up: Fort Bend Kia 30K – December 16th!
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BCRR Christmas Time:
Christmas Lights Run
Wednesday, December 12th @ 6:30 pm - start at the Rose Garden
Join us for a special 4 mile run around River Oaks, featuring the festively decorated houses! VIEW MAP HERE Afterwards we will celebrate with drinks at Kenneally’s Irish Pub (2111 S Shepherd Dr.).
Christmas Party
Friday, December 14th @ 7 pm – Modern B&B (4003 Hazard)
Join us at the Modern B&B for the BCRR Christmas Party! Cost is $10 at the door – which includes a signature cocktail, dinner, and dancing! FESTIVE attire is a must!
Bring your favorite holiday baked treat to compete for Champion of the BCRR Cookie Table!
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John’s LOOOOONG RUN –
Sunday December 30th
This is the 18th year and the 3rd year for the new site at Sue Leone’s/Alan Svoboda’s Terrace Home (326 Terrace Ave. 77007)
This is open to all BCRR members and guests Start is 6:30 am from The Terrace House. It is a 21 mile single loop route with several ways to adjust the distance. More details to follow!
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2018 HARRA Fall Series
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Race
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Location
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September 29, 2018
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October 7, 2018
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University of Houston - Clear Lake
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October 28, 2018
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Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
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November 25, 2018
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Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
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December 16, 2108
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Sugar Land Town Square, Sugar Land
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January 20, 2019
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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 member - Stephanie Kuzydym! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!
BCRR Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to:
· Fred Ward – November 28th
· Peter Mullin & Kyle Higdon – November 29th
· Clark Courtright & Lisa Thompson – November 30th
· Scott Lyon & Raymond Ruiz – December 2nd
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Black Labrador
(Friday, November 30th, 2018) Join us at Black Labrador (4100 Montrose Blvd #8), a cozy British Pub! Join us starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods - To return next week
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WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:
Mellow Monday- Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park at 7:00 PM. 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 PM 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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