GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!
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MARATHON UPDATE:
GRB Run – Sunday, January 13th
The final Sunday before the marathon, we will run the last 6 miles of the marathon (from Memorial Park to the GRB) and back. This run is open to all Houston runners - so invite your friends! Usual start time of 6:30 AM at the Tennis Center.
Pasta Loading Party – Friday, January 18th
The Carb-loading Pasta Party will be at Buca Di Beppo (5192 Buffalo Speedway) at 7PM on Friday.
Gear Collection
Please place items in a ziplock - labeled with your name, preferred aid station drop, and pace.
Gear will be collected by Christina Jones at the following times:
- Sunday, January 13th @ the GRB Run
- Wednesday, January 16th @ Valhalla following the run
- Friday, January 18th @ the Pasta Loading Party
*** There will be NO gear pick up marathon morning!***
Security does not allow non-runners into the convention center.
Initial Race Day Details:
BCRR will have 2 sponsored Hoopla Stations. Please email the host below to help cheer on your fellow runners:
*Susan has several volunteer spots that include a Marathon Jacket*
BCRR Post Marathon Party
The post-race party will be hosted by Sue & Allen at their Terrace home. Menu and details to follow.
BCRR Member Cost: $10 & Guest Cost: $15
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2018 HARRA Fall Series
Date
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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 members! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!
BCRR Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to:
· David Novelli – January 7th
· Dan Haworth & Russell Henderson – January 9th
· Barry Tobias & Allyson Serrao – January 11th
· Frank Dougherty, Sue Leone, & Kai Lankford – January 12th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Better Luck Tomorrow
(Friday, January 11th, 2019) Join us at Better Luck Tomorrow (544 Yale St), a cozy, modern bar with inventive cocktails and indoor & outdoor seating! Join us starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, December 13th, 2019) 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 7:00 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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