Monday, September 6, 2021

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - September 6th to September 12th


GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS - 


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Wednesday @ Valhalla

Happy Birthday Neal!!!

Come help celebrate Neal’s 3rd Birthday Wednesday night at Valhalla. He’s buying the beer! 

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HARRA FALL SERIES

Tornados Cross Country Relay - September 25th

Back to racing!! This year’s HARRA season opener is the 2021 XC relay. Find 3 other friends and make a team of 4. The course at Stude park has a few climbs, fast speeds and lots of fun all around. Stay tuned for the BCRR Team Captains later this week!


**BCRR will pay the entry fees of all those who are BCRR & HARRA members - so check your membership status ASAP!**

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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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2021- 2022 Membership Renewal

*Deadline October 1st*


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 25, 2021

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

30K

TBD

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:

  • Susan Cita, David Piper, & Clare Bensh - September 6th

  • Neal Wille - September 7th

  • Marva Gay 0 September 8th

  • Fred Fenner & Rhonda Emerson - September 9th

  • Jill Fragoso - September 10th

  • Howard Tine - September 12th

 

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 

Happy Hour - Under the Volcano

 

 

(September 10th, 2021) - Join us Friday evening at Under the Volcano (2349 Bissonnet St), a colorful Mexican-inspired hangout with a covered patio & a varied selection of frozen mixed drinks. We will meet around 7PM. 

 

 

Sunday Breakfast – Modern BB - 4003 Hazard

 

 Join us Sunday morning after the Long Run at the Modern BB (4003 Hazard) for coffee and breakfast from 9-11AM. 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