Thursday, December 1, 2022

BCRR Weekly Update Nov 14 - 20, 2022



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Good Morning Bayou City Road Runners

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The Word from the Bird

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Congrats to Everyone that 

Joined the X-Relay!

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Over the weekend our friends at BARC hosted HARRA’s Cross-Country Relay in Webster. Many BCRR regulars joined in the 4 X 2-mile race, and some even took home awards! Special thanks to Team Captains: Joel DuBois, Kathi Mahon, Mike Mangan, Lisa Thompson, and Andrew Young.

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HARRA's Warm-up Series 

Continues Saturday with 25K

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Next up in HARRA's three Houston marathon warm-up series races is the 25K race this Sunday (Nov 20). The event, hosted by the Houston Masters Sports Association (HMSA) features the 25K, 10 Miler, and 5K events. Learn more at www.hmsaclassical25k.com.

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Sunday Long Run 

start location returns to Memorial Park Nov 27

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  • NEXT Sunday, Nov 27, the club's normal starting point for the Sunday long run will return to Memorial Park's Tennis Center.

 

  • THIS Sunday, Nov 20, the club will forego an “official" Sunday long run in order to support the HMSA 25K being held downtown at Wortham Center/Fish Plaza. (See above.)
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HARRA Fall Series

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Run and accumulate Runner of the Season (RotS) points for yourself. Top runners receive cash awards. Rankings can be viewed on the HARRA Leaderboard. RotS standings will be calculated on the best 3 out of 5 individual races in the HARRA Fall Series. Your points also count for your club standings in the Interclub Competitions. (Relay counts for Interclub Competitions only.)

 

 

*Marathon Warmup Series Race

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Want a FREE BCRR MEMBERSHIP?

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Here's how to get a FREE BCRR Membership for the 2023-2024 Running Season:

  • Sign up for one of the following Fall Series Races:
    • HMSA Classical 25K
    • Miles for Military 30K
  • Have a current membership with BCRR & HARRA (with BCRR listed as your club)
  • Run wearing a purple BCRR logo shirt!

 

If you complete these 3 criteria, you will automatically receive a FREE BCRR Membership for the 2023-2024 Running Season. There will be a Board representative at the BCRR Tent for each of these races to check in and verify your membership status and BCRR shirt. 

 

Happy Fall Series BCRR!!!

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Save the Date - BCRR Events:

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  • Friday, Dec 9: Christmas Party - 4003 Hazard St
  • Wednesday, Dec 14: Christmas Lights Run - River Oaks Rose Garden
  • Sunday, Dec 18: John's Looooong Run - 326 Terrace Dr
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Running Warehouse Discount

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BCRR is proud to welcome our newest supporter; and we invite all our members to take advantage of the special 10% discount BCRR members enjoy on most items at RunningWarehouse.com.

 

Discount Code: See members' weekly email

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New Members

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Know a running enthusiast or fan that would make a great addition to the club? Invite them to join us! We're always happy to welcome new members to BCRR! 

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Happy Birthday!

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This week's birthdays: 

  • Nov 15: Patrick Flaherty
  • Nov 18: Steve Liston
  • Nov 20: Ron Morgan
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Friday Night Happy Hour!

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Friday Happy Hour

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This week's “Happy Hour” is going to be at Hughie's (1802 W 18th)! Join us Friday night starting about 7 PM. Watch the club's Facebook page for details and updates.

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Friendly COVID Reminder

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As the number of cases fluctuates, the BCRR Board kindly requests that you receive the COVID vaccination to minimize the risk to yourself and others. Wearing a mask is still encouraged. Please maintain social distancing prior to and following club runs. 

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Sunday NEEDS Hydration!

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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!

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Want to share your race results with the club??

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Email Scott Bounds - SpyderBounds@hotmail.com - with your race results and we will start publishing race results in the weekly email! 

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Weekly Club Runs

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Mellow Monday

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7pm at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 3 mile casual paced run around the Park and dinner to follow

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Wednesday Run

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6:30pm at First Christian Church for a 3-6 mile run around Rice University and Hermann Park followed by drinks at Valhalla

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Friday Speedwork

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5:30am at Memorial Park Running Center. Contact Peter Griffiths for more info

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Sunday Long Run

6:30am at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 10-12 mile supported run w/ water at 2 locations followed by breakfast at Starbucks (1300 Post Oak Park Drive)

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**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. 

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Bayou City Road Runners

PO Box 66196, Houston, TX 77266

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