GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!
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BCRR goes to Santa Fe!!
Congratulations to the BCRR members who tackled the altitude of Santa Fe!! Way to run!! Results can be found HERE!
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BCRR Club Tent - STOLEN
Last weekend the BCRR Pop-up Tent was stolen from the Sunset Heights area. A police report has been filed - so please keep your eyes open and contact BCRR with any information!!
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Toughest 10K Kemah - Virtual Run
Due to the construction on Hwy 146 and the Kemah bridge, the Toughest 10K Kemah is now a VIRTUAL RUN. On Wednesday, September 18th - BCRR is hosting a Detour Distance during our regular run. Register HERE for the Toughest 10K Kemah to receive a medal. Registration is optional and not mandatory to join. Beers will be sponsored at Valhalla following!
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Mellow Monday Scrabble Run - June 25th
Join us Monday, October 7th, for a Mellow Monday Scrabble Run to meet the members of your board!! Board members will be scattered around the loop at Memorial Park with scrabble tiles. Complete the 3 mile route and assemble the highest scoring word to win a prize!
Run starts at 7 PM at the Picnic Loop.
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BCRR Membership 2019-2020
· Single Member $30
· Family Membership: $35
· Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members
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2019 HARRA FALL SERIES
Date
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Race
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Location
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October 6, 2019
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University of Houston - Clear Lake
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October 27, 2019
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Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
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November 9, 2019
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December 1, 2019
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Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
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December 15, 2109
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Sugar Land Town Square, Sugar Land
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January 19, 2020
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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:
- Zoe Paddon-Jones & Wilm Burgers - September 16th
- Joel DuBois & Lou Fragoso - September 17th
- Cathy McGlohn - September 18th
- Chuck Bracht - September 22nd
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour - Decatur
(Friday, September 20th, 2019) Join us at Decatur Bar (2310 Decatur St.) a pop-up dedicated to supporting the Houston’s culinary and cocktail communities. The bar has offered BCRR an extended Happy Hour until 8 PM - $4 Draft Beers, ½ price wine, & $6 cocktails. See you starting around 7PM (or earlier!).
Sunday – Whole Foods
(Sunday, September 22nd, 2019) Following the Sunday run, join us at Whole Foods on Waugh for coffee and breakfast!
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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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