Friday, January 13, 2023

BCRR Weekend Update 1/13/23


Good Evening Bayou City Road Runners

The Word from the Bird

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Marathon Weekend Rundown REMINDER

SUNDAY EARLY - GROUP PHOTO

Early arrivals to the GRB Convention Center should jump in the club's pre-race group photo! The team will gather for the photo relatively close to where the marathon organizers take their Legacy Runners' group photo. Exact location TBD. Watch Facebook that morning for exact location. 

 

SUNDAY DURING THE RACE - SPECIAL SUPPORT

  • Clothes Drop Full - Runners on the full marathon course (but not the half course) will pass by Chuck and Cheryl's home near the mile-8 marker by Mandell St and Rice Blvd, and are welcome to shed outer layers or extra clothes. The garments will be collected and delivered to Sue & Alan's house for retrieval at the after-party.
  • Clothes Drop Half - Runners on the half marathon course (but NOT the full marathon course) will pass by the Museum of Fine Arts at approx 8.5 miles. Hope Seller is hosting a little hoopla station there and offered to collect any outerwear clothes dropped off.
  • Hoopla Station - Watch for Susan Cita and her team, hosting a Hoopla Station near mile 20 to render liquid aid, comfort and joy to all the sweaty runners. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY see sexy note below.
  • Water Station - See the smiling face of Joel DuBois near mile 23 as he mans a hydration station for everyone that's still standing.
  • Photographer - Our favorite photographer, Milan Jamrich, will be there Sunday looking for runners wearing BCRR or Alex's 5K shirts. Milan will be standing on Bissonnet St shortly before the split off into full and half marathon courses. This is roughly mile 7.5. Not running? He could use a spotter! 
     

SUNDAY AFTER THE RACE - CELEBRATION PARTY

The annual celebration extravaganza that is the BCRR Post-Marathon Party once again returns to the warm confines of Sue Leone and Alan Svoboda's home at 326 Terrace. The fun starts at approx. 11 AM and features a swimming pool (bring a towel), a large Jacuzzi, NFL playoffs on TV, hot showers (bring a towel), a buffet of GREAT food and an assortment of "liquid refreshments." All this for a door fee of $10 per BCRR member (guests welcome at $15 per person). VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY see sexy note below. 

 

LATER - SHARING PICS AND STORIES

After your adventure, share your story! Send photos and thoughts to ThatsJoesMail@GMail.com to enshrine your historic day in the next BCRR newsletter. All photos and words due by Saturday, Jan 21. Submissions do not need to be fancy, just a few lines about your favorite part of the day and any pics you wish to share. The newsletter will not be complete without your story!

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Volunteering is Sexy 

AT THE MARATHON SUNDAY

The Chevron Houston Marathon supports runners with some AMAZING volunteers, like Susan Cita who will host a Hoopla Station at Mile 20. Non-runners are invited to join her crazy good time! Volunteers assist there approximately 7 AM to Noon, and besides supporting weary runners, the crew enjoys adult beverages, mocktails, and tasty snacks! For Susan's Volunteers CLICK HERE or contact Susan directly at susancita.bcrr@gmail.com.

 

AFTER THE MARATHON SUNDAY

During the post-race party, homeowners Sue Leone and Alan Svoboda request Door Hosts to welcome/sign-in attendees and collect the cover charge. Serving 30-minute shifts (with all the refreshments you can handle) will make for light work. Contact ThatsJoesMail@yahoo.com for details.

 

THE FOLLOWING WEEKS

Who likes water during the Sunday long runs? If you answered “Me!” congratulations, you understand the issue; AND you qualify to periodically support the team. Our Sunday morning hydration team could use a little more help. Please contact Loris Fusi at Loris0105@yahoo.com for more information on how to volunteer!

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Want a FREE BCRR MEMBERSHIP?

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

  • Sign up for the following Race:
    • Chevron Houston Marathon
    • Aramco Half Marathon
  • 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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Friendly COVID Reminder

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 events for 2 weeks. 

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Bayou City Road Runners

PO Box 66196, Houston, TX 77266