Monday, June 7, 2021

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - June 7th to June 13th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS - 

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

The in Valhalla BACK on Wednesday Nights


Vahalla is OFFICIALLY returning to Wednesday nights! BCRR will be sponsoring the beer tab and ordering pizza as we celebrate the reopening and return of post-run beers and birthday celebrations! 


For those of you returning for the first time, please note the Wednesday run begins PROMPTLY at 6:30PM


See you Wednesday!

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

2021- 2022 Membership Renewal


It’s time to renew your BCRR Membership for the 2021-2022 Running Season!!!


We will be using a new platform for Membership Renewal this year so everyone must create a NEW MEMBERSHIP. Please DISREGARD the instructions for renewal on the RunSignUp Webpage


Directions:

  1. Click HERE to renew your membership. 

  2. Under “Individual Membership” OR “Family Membership” click “SignUp”

  3. Fill in Membership Information. 

  4. For “Family Membership” click “Add Another Member” for each club member that will be attached to your Family Membership

  5. Use the coupon code: HARRA2021 for the $5 discount if you are a *CURRENT* HARRA member.  

*If you have an existing RunSignUp account, you will be asked to log in using the account email & password*


Membership Costs: ($5 Discount for HARRA Members)

  • Individual Membership: $30

  • Family Membership: $35


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

Sunday NEEDS Hydration!


Who likes water during the Sunday long runs? Especially in the summer! Our Sunday morning hydration team could use a little more help as people go on vacation. Please contact Loris - Loris0105@yahoo.com for more information on how to volunteer!

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

New Members:

 

We would like to give a giant welcome to the newest members of BCRR - Nancy Doyle, Tom Bongiorno, & Gonzalo Castro! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!

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

 

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

  • Steve Hasson - June 7th

  • Caryn HOnig & Fred Steves - June 8th

  • Mauricio Marquez, Carol Schmidt, & Jonathan Schulz - June 10th

  • Julie Walters & Jeremy Lankfod - June 11th

  • John Walsh - June 12th

  • Rebecca Verm - June 13th

 

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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

SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 

Happy Hour - Around the Corner

 

 

(June 11th, 2021) - Join us Friday evening at Around the Corner (1510 Hutchins St.), a warm, stylish coffee shop & cocktail lounge with a spacious patio & refined small bites. We will meet around 7PM. Post a message to Facebook if you’ll be there earlier!

 

**If you have a Happy Hour Location selection - Please email Christina!**

 

 

 

Sunday Breakfast – Whole Foods on Waugh

 Join us Sunday morning after the Long Run at Whole Foods on Waugh (701 Waugh Dr) for coffee and breakfast. The coffee shop is open and there are open tables for seating facing Waugh. See you Sunday! 

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

WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:

Please note that times and locations have changed. 


Mellow Monday Run:

Location: Memorial Park Tennis Center

Time: 7PM

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


Wednesday Run:

Location: First Christian Church 

Time: **6:30PM**

Details: We are not 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: Water will be placed in the 2 traditional locations - Shell Gas Station & Rose Garden. 

*On the first Sunday of each month we will run the Buffalo Bayou Route starting at the same location*


**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