Monday, July 19, 2021

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - July 19th to July 25th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS - 

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BCRR Friday Night Happy Hour!

Been a while since you’ve been to Happy Hour? Come join us! Here are the locations for the next month:

  • July 23rd - West Alabama Ice House (1919 W Alabama St)

  • July 30th - Bacco on Montrose (3615 Montrose Blvd)

  • August 6th - Spring Street Beer & Wine Garden (1920 Houston Ave)

  • August 13th - Under the Volcano (2349 Bissonnet St)

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SAVE THE DATE!!

  • July 28th - Splash & Dash @ the former Presidential Palace (aka Andrew & Christina’s House)

  • August 14th - HARRA’s Party in the Park @ Memorial Park

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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


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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!

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HARRA 2021 FALL SERIES

 

Date

Name

Location

September 2021 - TBD

Tornados Cross Country Relay

Stude Park, Houston

October 3, 2021

USA 10 Miler

University of Houston, Clear Lake

October 31, 2021

Houston Half Marathon

Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston

November 2021 - TBD

HMSA Classical 25K

The Wortham Center, Downtown Houston

December 2021 - TBD

Ft. Bend Kia 30K

Sugar Land Town Square, Sugar Land

January 16, 2022

Chevron Houston Marathon

GRB Convention Center, Downtown Houston

 

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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 at the next club run or social event!

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BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

  • Avi Moss & Rob Walters - July 23rd

 

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 

Happy Hour - West Alabama Ice House

 

 

(July 23rd, 2021) - Join us Friday evening at West Alabama Ice House (1919 W Alabama St), a low key, outdoor bar with the #1 taco truck in Houston just across the parking lot. We will meet around 7PM. Post a message to Facebook if you’ll be there earlier!

 

**If you have a Happy Hour Location suggestion - 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! 

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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