Tuesday, November 24, 2020

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - November 23rd to November 29th


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS - 

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A few updates from the BCRR Board:

 

  • Sunday Runs @ Memorial Park: The start for the BCRR Sunday run has returned to the Tennis Center (old 0 mile marker). Social distancing is required prior to and following all runs. Please be mindful of those around you when at the stretch deck

  • BCRR will NOT host the Christmas Lights Run, Christmas Party, or John’s Looooooong Run this year.

  • We are actively planning for a supported Marathon/Half Marathon on Sunday, January 17th. Please be aware that social gathering restrictions may impact the organization of this event. 

 

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Virtual Alex’s 5K - November 20th-December 20th

Alex’s 5K has gone VIRTUAL!! For those new to BCRR - Alex’s 5K is a race to honor the life of Alex, son of Kathi Mahon & Milan Jamrich. Alex’s 5K raises money for three Autism-related charities: Autism Speaks,  Avondale House and The Westview School. 

 

Race details and registration can be found HERE! Please help support and participate in this great cause! 

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BCRR Supported -  

2021 Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Half Marathon

BCRR will be organizing a supported Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 17th, 2021. 

 

Details for location, set up, and times will be announced at a later date! Participation is open to any **BCRR Member** - Both official virtual participants and supportive running friends are invited to join!


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2020 HARRA Fall Series

The Fall series of Marathon Warm-Up races has begun.  Although most of the races are virtual, HARRA will still be awarding Ironfoot awards to everyone that completes the Fall series.  HARRA will also be calculating points for Club awards.  Club awards are calculated per participation, no times. Since the races are virtual (except for Kia 30K in Sugarland), there will be no team competition.  


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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:

  • Jacqueline Flaherty & Freddy Queen - November 24th

  • Irma Conran & Theresa Pearsall - November 25th

  • Peter Mullin & Kyle HIgdon - November 29th

 

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. 


Mellow Monday Run:

Location: Herman Park - Lot C

Time: **6:30PM**

Details: Join us every Monday for a 3 mile casual paced run around Memorial Park. 


Wednesday Run:

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. 


Friday Speedwork:

Location: Memorial Park Tennis Center

Time: 5:30AM

Details: Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net


Sunday Long Run:

Location: Memorial Park Tennis 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. 


**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**


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

Friday, November 20, 2020

BCRR Sunday Run Update 112020


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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November BCRR Board Update:

 

  • Sunday Runs @ Memorial Park: The start for the BCRR Sunday run has returned to the Tennis Center (old 0 mile marker). Social distancing is required prior to and following all runs. Please be mindful of those around you when at the stretch deck

  • BCRR will NOT host the Christmas Lights Run, Christmas Party, or John’s Looooooong Run this year.

  • We are actively planning for a supported Marathon/Half Marathon on Sunday, January 17th. Please be aware that social gathering restrictions may impact the organization of this event. 

 

As always, please stay safe, stay 6 ft apart, and wear a mask. The health of our members is the most important thing of all. 


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-BCRR Board

Monday, November 16, 2020

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - November 16th to November 22nd


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS - 

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BCRR November Newsletter


Catch the latest updates from the BCRR crew in the November Newsletter

 

Read articles by Joel Dubois, Mike Mangan. Justyna Paczkowski, & more! 

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BCRR Supported -  

2021 Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Half Marathon

BCRR will be organizing a supported Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 17th, 2021. 

 

Details for location, set up, and times will be announced at a later date! Participation is open to any **BCRR Member** - Both official virtual participants and supportive running friends are invited to join!


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Virtual Alex’s 5K - November 20th-December 20th

Alex’s 5K has gone VIRTUAL!! For those new to BCRR - Alex’s 5K is a race to honor the life of Alex, son of Kathi Mahon & Milan Jamrich. Alex’s 5K raises money for three Autism-related charities: Autism Speaks,  Avondale House and The Westview School. 

 

Race details and registration can be found HERE! Please help support and participate in this great cause! 

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2020 HARRA Fall Series

The Fall series of Marathon Warm-Up races has begun.  Although most of the races are virtual, HARRA will still be awarding Ironfoot awards to everyone that completes the Fall series.  HARRA will also be calculating points for Club awards.  Club awards are calculated per participation, no times. Since the races are virtual (except for Kia 30K in Sugarland), there will be no team competition.  


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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:

  • Scott Williamson - November 17th

  • Steve Liston - November 18th

  • Ron Morgan - November 20th

 

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. 


Mellow Monday Run:

Location: Herman Park - Lot C

Time: **6:30PM**

Details: Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park. 


Wednesday Run:

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. 


Friday Speedwork:

Location: Memorial Park Tennis Center

Time: 5:30AM

Details: Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net


Sunday Long Run:

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. 


**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**


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

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

BCRR November Newsletter - 111020

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS - 

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BCRR November Newsletter


Catch the latest updates from the BCRR crew in the November Newsletter

 

Read articles by Joel Dubois, Mike Mangan. Justyna Paczkowski, & more! 

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WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:


Mellow Monday Run:

Location: Herman Park - Lot C

Time: **6:30PM**

Details: Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park. 


Wednesday Run:

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. 


Friday Speedwork:

Location: Memorial Park Tennis Center

Time: 5:30AM

Details: Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net


Sunday Long Run:

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. 


**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**


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

Monday, November 9, 2020

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - November 9th to November 15th


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS - 

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BCRR Supported -  

2021 Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Half Marathon

BCRR will be organizing a supported Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 17th, 2021. 

 

Details for location, set up, and times will be announced at a later date! Participation is open to any **BCRR Member** - Both official virtual participants and supportive running friends are invited to join!


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Virtual Alex’s 5K - November 20th-December 20th

Alex’s 5K has gone VIRTUAL!! For those new to BCRR - Alex’s 5K is a race to honor the life of Alex, son of Kathi Mahon & Milan Jamrich. Alex’s 5K raises money for three Autism-related charities: Autism Speaks,  Avondale House and The Westview School. 

 

Race details and registration can be found HERE! Please help support and participate in this great cause! 

************************************************************ 

2020 HARRA Fall Series

The Fall series of Marathon Warm-Up races has begun.  Although most of the races are virtual, HARRA will still be awarding Ironfoot awards to everyone that completes the Fall series.  HARRA will also be calculating points for Club awards.  Club awards are calculated per participation, no times. Since the races are virtual (except for Kia 30K in Sugarland), there will be no team competition.  


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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!

************************************************************ 

 

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

  • Jenny Agrusa-Emley & Larry Lindeen - November 9th

  • Hilary Camp, Gabe Gomex, & Nancy Reuter - November 10th

  • Patrick Flaherty - November 15th

 

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 

All social events are canceled at this time. 

 

************************************************************  

WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:

Please note that times and locations have changed. 


Mellow Monday Run:

Location: Herman Park - Lot C

Time: **6:30PM**

Details: Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park. 


Wednesday Run:

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. 


Friday Speedwork:

Location: Memorial Park Tennis Center

Time: 5:30AM

Details: Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net


Sunday Long Run:

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. 


**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**


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