Tuesday, April 23, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - April 22nd to April 28th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
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LP Run - April 27th
It’s time for the LP Run!! Run as may laps (RPMs) as you can in 33:20. A unique opportunity to finish at the same time as your fastest competitors.

Registration and information can be found HERE!
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Bayou Bash Relay - Saturday, May 11th
The final race of the HARRA Spring Series is here - and so is BCRR’s chance to earn club points! BCRR is covering the entry fee for all members who are current members of BCRR & HARRA. Race details can be found HERE.

Your age group captains will be reaching out to you soon to organize teams:
Open: Christina Jones – christinabcrr@gmail.com & Andrew Young – young.andrew.joseph@gmail.com
Masters (40-49): Christina Jones - christinabcrr@gmail.com & David Gaskin - djgaskin2013@yahoo.com
Senior (50-59): Lisa Thompson  -  lisa@modernbb.com & Joe Lengfellner - thatsjoesmail@yahoo.com
Veteran (60-69) & Ultra (70+): Kathi Mahon - mahonmobile54@gmail.com & Mike Mangan - mikemangan41@yahoo.com
**If you are unable to run - we need volunteers for set up, road guards, and water station management!! Please email me to volunteer!!**
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Save the Date
  • Wednesday, May 22nd - Spring Awards Banquet @ St. Arnold’s Brewery

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2019 HARRA Spring Series
Date
Race
Location
January 20, 2019
Aramco Half Marathon
GRB, Houston
February 16, 2019
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
March 16, 2019
Houston City Hall
April 13, 2019
Bellaire City Hall
April 27, 2019
Rice University Track
May 11, 2019
T.C. Jester Park
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest member! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  
Happy Birthday to:
  • Lorna Greenway - April 22nd
  • Kathleen Niedbalski & Elsa Gil - April 24th
  • Danial Jason - April 26th
  • Alexandra Forseth - April 27th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – 8th Row Flint
(Friday, April 26th, 2019) Join us at 8th Row Flint (1039 Yale St.), an upscale ice house known for burbons, craft beer, and margaritas.  See you starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, April  28th, 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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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - April 15th to April 21st


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
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CONGRATS BCRR BOSTON RUNNERS!!!!
It was a toasty, tough day to tackle the 26.2 to Boston!! We fought hard and came out on top! Congrats to Lisa Thompson for her 1st place in the Women's Visually Impaired Division. Wear your jackets proud and tell the club of your most memorable mile Wednesday night at Valhalla!
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Bellaire Trolley Run - April 13th
CONGRATS to all who raced the Bellaire Trolley Run!! Next up…. LP Run - April 27th!!
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Save the Date
  • Saturday, May 11th - Bayou Bash Relay & HARRA Family Picnic
  • Wednesday, May 22nd - Spring Awards Banquet @ St. Arnold’s Brewery

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2019 HARRA Spring Series
Date
Race
Location
January 20, 2019
Aramco Half Marathon
GRB, Houston
February 16, 2019
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
March 16, 2019
Houston City Hall
April 13, 2019
Bellaire City Hall
April 27, 2019
Rice University Track
May 11, 2019
T.C. Jester Park
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest member, Rebecca Harrison! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  
Happy Birthday to:
  • Jeff Eisele, Rich Vega, & Lana Brown - April 15th
  • Ross Moody - April 16th
  • Robin Holm, Roy Camberg, & Joanna Ira - April 17th
  • Paola Perez - April 20th
  • Robert Brown - April 21st

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – West Alabama Ice House
(Friday, April 19th, 2019) Join us at West Alabama Ice House (1919 W Alabama St.), a low key outdoor beer spot with a tasty taco truck.  See you starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, April  21st, 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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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - April 8th to 14th


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
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Spring Family Picnic
Thanks to all who joined in the soggy picnic! We still manage to have fun despite the Houston weather! See you in the Fall for the next one!
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Sunday Water Volunteer
Volunteer needed for Sunday, April 14th to provide water at the Rose Garden stop along the River Oaks Route. Please respond to the email to volunteer. Thanks!
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Bellaire Trolley Run - April 13th
The next race in the HARRA Spring Series is this weekend! The 2019 Bellaire Trolley Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th. It is a fast, flat course through Bellaire.

To register and for more information CLICK HERE
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Save the Date
  • Saturday, May 11th - Bayou Bash Relay & HARRA Family Picnic
  • Wednesday, May 22nd - Spring Awards Banquet @ St. Arnold’s Brewery
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2019 HARRA Spring Series
Date
Race
Location
January 20, 2019
Aramco Half Marathon
GRB, Houston
February 16, 2019
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
March 16, 2019
Houston City Hall
April 13, 2019
Bellaire City Hall
April 27, 2019
Rice University Track
May 11, 2019
T.C. Jester Park
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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:
  • Eliza Leggatt - April 8th
  • Ross Davis- April 11th
  • Gina Salazar - April 12th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – 13C
(Friday, April 12th, 2019) Join us at 13 C (3000 Caroline St), a cozy wine bar with a quaint open courtyard.  See you starting at 6:30 PM.
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, April  14th, 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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