GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS -
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BCRR is getting a new email address! Starting next week, your weekly email will arrive from houstonBCRR@gmail.com
A new president calls for a new email address :)
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BCRR Beach Day - Saturday, August 21st
Head over to Surfside on Saturday, August 21st @12PM for a BCRR Beach Day! Bring your cold drinks, beach chairs, and an umbrella - to enjoy some fun in the sand! We will have the BCRR pop-up, a charcoal grill, and a campfire! Check the BCRR Facebook for the specific location day of!!
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Friendly COVID Reminder…..
As the number of cases rise, the BCRR Board kindly requests that you attend club events following receipt of the COVID vaccination or a recent negative test to minimize the risk to yourself and others. Wearing a mask is still strongly encouraged and may be required at the venues we patronize.
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HARRA’s Party in the Park
Thanks to everyone who attended and volunteered at HARRA’s annual Party in the Park! Let’s get ready for a season of Houston Running!!!
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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:
Click HERE to renew your membership.
Under “Individual Membership” OR “Family Membership” click “SignUp”
Fill in Membership Information.
For “Family Membership” click “Add Another Member” for each club member that will be attached to your Family Membership
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 | University of Houston, Clear Lake | |
October 31, 2021 | Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston | |
November 2021 - TBD | The Wortham Center, Downtown Houston | |
December 2021 - TBD | 30K | TBD |
January 16, 2022 | GRB Convention Center, Downtown Houston |
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New Members:
We would like to give a giant welcome to the newest member of BCRR, Katherine Garza! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!
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BCRR Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to:
Charles McGuirk - August 18th
Hope you have a spectacular day!!!
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SOCIAL CALENDAR:
Happy Hour - Alabama Ice House
*Photo courtesy of Jim Koehn Art. Check it out HERE!*
(August 20th, 2021) - Join us Friday evening at Alabama Ice House (1919 W. Alabama St.), a boisterous neighborhood bar serving beer in a dog-friendly outdoor area with picnic table seating. We will meet around 7PM.
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
