BCRR Weekly Update 12/20-12/26/21

Good Morning Bayou City Road Runners The Word from the Bird ­ 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: December 20: Claudia Verm December 26: David Charles ­ Marathon Weekend Volunteers There are plenty of ways to get involved with the Houston Marathon!    Join the BCRR Hoopla station on Sunday at mile 20   Or be a Road Guard for Saturday's 5k   Volunteers are what make these races possible. ­ 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! ­ No Friday Happy Hour this week or next week due to the holidays. Enjoy your time with others! ­ 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 run 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.  ­