BCRR Weekly Update Oct 25 - 31

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­ ­ Good Morning Bayou City Road Runners ­ The Word from the Bird  ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ HARRA 2021 Fall Series ­ ­ ­   Date Name Location             Oct 31, 2021 Houston Half Marathon Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston Nov 21, 2021 HMSA Classical 25K The Wortham Center, Downtown Houston Dec 2021 - TBD 30K TBD Jan 16, 2022 Chevron Houston Marathon GRB Convention Center, Downtown Houston   ­ ­ Houston Half and 10k ­ The next race in the HARRA Fall Season is the Houston Half and 10k on October 31 in Downtown Houston! Don't forget to identify BCRR as your club when you register to earn Runner of the Season points! And use code HARRA for your discount. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ We will be purging the membership roster on November 1, if you haven't renewed your membership you will no longer receive these weekly newsletters!   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* ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ New Members ­ Let's give a giant welcome to the newest members of BCRR!  We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event! ­ ­ Happy Birthday! ­ This week's birthdays: October 25: Yolanda Farias-Ruiz October 30: Larry Jensen ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Alex's 5K ­ Have you registered for Alex's 5K yet? There is a virtual and an in-person option this year. And use discount code HARRA. Run on your own anytime between now and the race or run the new route at MacGregor Park on November 6!   Alex's 5K will be the RRCA Texas State Championship with lots of prizes to be awarded and there is a wheelchair/handcycle division along with a new 70+ age group! ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Calling all volunteers! Not running Alex's 5k? Give back by volunteering on race day. We need folks to help with set up, registration/shirt distribution, food service, road guarding, race teardown, etc. Signup online at https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/Houston/Alexs5K or email larabcrr@gmail.com ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 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.   ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 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 for more information on how to volunteer! ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Weekly Club Runs ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Mellow Monday ­ 7pm at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 3 mile casual paced run around the Park and dinner to follow ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Wednesday Run ­ 6:30pm at First Christian Church for a 3-6 mile run around Rice University and Hermann Park followed by drinks at Valhalla ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Friday Speedwork ­ 5:30am at Memorial Park Tennis Center. Contact Peter Griffiths for more info ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Sunday Long Run 6:30am at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 10-12 mile supported run with water at 2 locations followed by breakfast ­ ­ ­ ­ **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 Halloween Party ­ This Friday is the return of the annual BCRR Halloween Party! Join us starting at 8pm at the Modern B&B (4003 Hazard St) for a ghoulish-good time!   Bring a dish to share. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Costume required!  Admission is free Children are welcome ­ ­ ­

BCRR Weekly Update Oct 18 - 24

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­ ­ Good Morning Bayou City Road Runners ­ The Word from the Bird ­   ­ ­ ­ ­ HARRA 2021 Fall Series ­ ­ ­   Date Name Location             Oct 31, 2021 Houston Half Marathon Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston Nov 21, 2021 HMSA Classical 25K The Wortham Center, Downtown Houston Dec 2021 - TBD 30K TBD Jan 16, 2022 Chevron Houston Marathon GRB Convention Center, Downtown Houston   ­ ­ Houston Half and 10k ­ The next race in the HARRA Fall Season is the Houston Half and 10k on October 31 in Downtown Houston! Don't forget to identify BCRR as your club when you register to earn Runner of the Season points! And use code HARRA for your discount. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ New Members ­ Let's give a giant welcome to Chris Farrokhnia, Flora Naylor, Amy Tan and Raymond Ruiz, the newest members of BCRR!  We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event! ­ ­ Happy Birthday! ­ This week's birthdays: October 18: Kathi Mahon October 20: Jim Knievel and Kay Stewart October 21: Raymond Verm and Yekerta Getahun ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Alex's 5K ­ Have you registered for Alex's 5K yet? There is a virtual and an in-person option this year. And use discount code HARRA. Run on your own anytime between now and the race or run the new route at MacGregor Park on November 6!   Alex's 5K will be the RRCA Texas State Championship with lots of prizes to be awarded and there is a wheelchair/handcycle division along with a new 70+ age group! ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Calling all volunteers! Not running Alex's 5k? Give back by volunteering on race day. We need folks to help with set up, registration/shirt distribution, food service, road guarding, race teardown, etc. Signup online at https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/Houston/Alexs5K or email larabcrr@gmail.com ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 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.   ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 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 for more information on how to volunteer! ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Weekly Club Runs ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Mellow Monday ­ 7pm at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 3 mile casual paced run around the Park and dinner to follow ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Wednesday Run ­ 6:30pm at First Christian Church for a 3-6 mile run around Rice University and Hermann Park followed by drinks at Valhalla ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Friday Speedwork ­ 5:30am at Memorial Park Tennis Center. Contact Peter Griffiths for more info ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Sunday Long Run 6:30am at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 10-12 mile supported run with water at 2 locations followed by breakfast ­ ­ ­ ­ **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.  ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Friday Family Happy Hour at the Menil ­ Join us outdoors on the lawn at the Menil Collection greenspace on the corner of W. Main St. & Loretto Dr. We will meet around 7pm.  Post on Facebook if you will be early! ­ ­