GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS -
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September Newsletter:
Click HERE to read the latest on BCRR’s return to running plans, new run details, and informative articles by a few of the club’s favorite members!
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Labor Day World Record “5K”
September 4th to 7th
The 5K World Record was recently broken by Joshua Cheptegei with a finishing time of 12 minutes and 36 seconds at the Monaco Run 5K. Now it’s time for BCRR’s own world record attempt! For the Labor Day World Record “5K” each participant must run for 12 minutes and 36 seconds on a track or using a GPS tracker to determine the distance. The winner of the virtual event will be determined by the participant who ran the farthest distance in the allotted time. If anyone submits a distance over 5 km we’ll call Guinness. Entries should be submitted via the data form below. Good luck and Godspeed!!!
How to participate:
Run for precisely 12 minutes 36 seconds.
Record with GPS tracker or run on a track with a stop watch.
Upload your results HERE!
Awards will be presented to:
Overall Top Male & Female
Overall Masters Male & Female
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Welcome Back BCRR!!!!!
BCRR Club Runs have officially resumed! Please note the changes in location and time for the weekly runs. Looking forward to seeing y’all running!
Wednesday Runs:
Location: First Christian Church
Time: **6:30PM**
Details: No water will be provided following the run. Please be mindful of maintaining social distancing prior to and following club runs. We will not be permitted to utilize the restrooms within the church at this time.
Sunday Runs:
Location: **Memorial Park Running Center**
Time: 6:30AM
Details: Individual water bottles will be placed in the 2 traditional locations - Shell Gas Station & Rose Garden. Please consider carrying your own hydration. We will now start at the Memorial Park Running Trails Center. There is a new suggested route to avoid the crowded Memorial Drive sidewalk and loop of Memorial Park. See map below and on the website.
A few friendly reminders:
Prior to the Run - Please maintain social distancing between members prior to the start of the run. On Sunday we will have a new starting location, the Memorial Park Running Trails Center, in order to avoid the crowds at the Tennis Center.
During the Run - Please remain at least 6 feet apart from other runners - consider staggering your position so you are not directly beside each other. Please make an effort to stagger your pace groups, so as to limit the number of runners in each group. On Sunday we are suggesting a modified route which avoids the congestion on the Seymour-Lieberman Trail and the Memorial Drive sidewalk.
Hydrating - Members are encouraged to carry their own hydration. For the Sunday runs, individual water bottles will be provided along the route at the usual water stops.
Post-Run - Please continue to maintain a distance of 6 feet following runs during socializing and stretching. Consider the use of face coverings should conversations become prolonged.
If you are feeling ill, have a fever, or have been exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19, please do not attend club runs for 2 weeks.
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HARRA Virtual Beltway Challenge
HARRA is challenging everyone to run the 88 mile distance of Beltway 8 from August 8 to September 8. Disclaimer: We do not recommend actually running on Beltway 8. The Challenge is open to anyone; but HARRA members, completing the distance will receive the visor pictured above.
You can log your mileage on the following Google Form. If you have any questions on logging your information, email harra.challenge@gmail.com.
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BCRR 2020-2021 Membership Renewal
Membership Renewal for the 2020-2021 season is active.
BCRR Single Membership - $30
BCRR Family Membership - $35
**$5 Discount for HARRA Members**
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New Members:
We would like to give a giant welcome to the newest members of BCRR! We look forward to seeing you when club activities resume!
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BCRR Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to:
Neal Wille - September 7th
Marva Gay - September 8th
Frederick Fenner & Rhonda Emerson - September 9th
Jill Fragoso - September 10th
Sally Hall - September 11th
Jody Berry - September 12th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
All social events are canceled at this time.
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WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:
Please note that times and locations have changed.
Wednesday Runs:
Location: First Christian Church
Time: **6:30PM**
Details: No water will be provided following the run. Please be mindful of maintaining social distancing prior to and following club runs. We will not be permitted to utilize the restrooms within the church at this time.
Sunday Runs:
Location: **Memorial Park Running Center**
Time: 6:30AM
Details: Individual water bottles will be placed in the 2 traditional locations - Shell Gas Station & Rose Garden. Please consider carrying your own hydration. We will now start at the Memorial Park Running Center. There is a new suggested route to avoid the crowded Memorial Drive sidewalk and loop of Memorial Park. See on the website.
If you are feeling ill, have a fever, or have been exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19, please do not attend club runs for 2 weeks.
~BCRR Board
