GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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BCRR Garage Sale
Thank you to Lisa Thompson and all those who helped with this weekend's BCRR Garage Sale! Many treasures when to good homes!
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Post-Christmas Wednesday Run
Sadly, Valhalla is closed Wednesday for the Christmas Holidays. Instead, join us at the Gingerman in Rice Village following Wednesday’s run.
**There will be NO MEMORIAL SUPPORTED LONG RUN this Sunday - because it's time for:
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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)
PLEASE RSVP!!! svobodeaux007@gmail.com
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. There are 6 water/Gatorade stops (about every 3 miles). A Drop Box for clothing will be located at the corner of Crestwood and Memorial behind the water fountain and will be picked up about 45-60 minutes after the run starts. Dropped Clothes will be placed outside on the back patio.
A full breakfast with adult drinks awaits the finishers. It will be served in the Kitchen Area. We have an indoor and outdoor shower. The Hot tub will be heated and bubbling for those that need some relief.
We ask for a donation of about $8 to help with the cost and a couple of volunteers to help with cooking. So come and join the fun and don’t be late. Front door will be open. Sue & Alan
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Houston Marathon Mile 20 Hoopla Station!!
BCRR’s Susan Cita hosts the Mile 20 Hoopla Station at the Houston Marathon. There are 10 special BCRR slots available. Register by December 31st, and you will secure your spot along with the volunteer swag, a great race watching location completing with adult refueling fluids and a snacks/hot dog buffet. CLICK HERE to volunteer!!
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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, Joyce Holz! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!
BCRR Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to:
· Lynn McGrew – December 25th
· Gary Wood – December 27th
· Nathan Cook – December 28th
· Sarah Cusack – December 29th
· Anna Helm – December 30th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – The Brass Tap
(Friday, December 28th, 2018) Join us at The Brass Tap (922 Holman St), a new craft beer bar in Midtown - boasting 300 beers from around the globe! Join us starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods - To return in the New Year!!!
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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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