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First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast
Join us Sunday, May 5th for a break from the routine by running along the Buffalo Bayou.
Afterwards, join us at Retrospect (3709 La Branch St) - a reclaimed gas station serving crepes and coffee!
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LP Run - April 27th
Congrats to all who circled round and round for 33 ⅓ minutes! That’s a lot of circles! Next up…...
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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:
**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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BCRR Spring Banquet - Wednesday, May 22nd
Wednesday, May 22nd @ St. Arnold's Brewery (2000 Lyons Ave)
Taps open at 6:30 PM
Tickets will be $15 at the door (cash or check) – this includes dinner from Lasagna House and beer
The Cookie Table is returning! Members are invited to bring their best baked goods to share! We will vote for the best tasting treat to receive an award!
You will also be able to renew your BCRR Membership at the Banquet or CLICK HERE:
· Single Member $30
· Family Membership: $35
· Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members
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CALLING FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS!!!
Interested in helping support the club as an active member of the board? Know someone who could help this club keep growing and making an impact in the running community? Nominate yourself or someone to run as a member of the board.
We are looking for Members at Large to assist with the BCRR Newsletter & Volunteer Organization ************************************************************
2019 HARRA Spring Series
Date
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Race
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Location
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January 20, 2019
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Aramco Half Marathon
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GRB, Houston
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February 16, 2019
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Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
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March 16, 2019
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Houston City Hall
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April 13, 2019
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Bellaire City Hall
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April 27, 2019
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Rice University Track
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May 11, 2019
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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:
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour – Lai Low
(Friday, May 3rd, 2019) Join us at Lai Low (6412 N Main St.), a low key tiki bar with imaginative rum drinks and Polynesian decor. See you 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.
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
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Your BCRR Board!!!
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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: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!!**************************************************************BCRR Spring Banquet - Wednesday, May 22ndWednesday, May 22nd @ St. Arnold's Brewery (2000 Lyons Ave)Taps open at 6:30 PMTickets will be $15 at the door (cash or check) – this includes dinner from Lasagna House and beerThe Cookie Table is returning! Members are invited to bring their best baked goods to share! We will vote for the best tasting treat to receive an award!· Single Member $30· Family Membership: $35· Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members************************************************************CALLING FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS!!!Interested in helping support the club as an active member of the board? Know someone who could help this club keep growing and making an impact in the running community? Nominate yourself or someone to run as a member of the board.We are looking for Members at Large to assist with the BCRR Newsletter & Volunteer Organization ************************************************************2019 HARRA Spring Series
