Greetings Bayou City Road Runners

The Word from the Bird

If Not You, Who? If Not Now, When?

The club cannot survive without volunteers! This year, it's time for fresh blood to lend a hand. How about YOU?! It's great fun, and it's a great way to make new friends!

Current highest need for volunteers:

Darling Dash 5K (Feb 26)
Bayou City Classic 10K (March 4)
BCRR President (2023-2024 season)
BCRR Treasurer (2023-2024 season)

For details regarding these volunteer opportunities see below, or visit the BCRR Volunteers Page.

John Phillips and Hope Sellers share a smile with Houston Rockets mascot, Clutch, on Saturday during the Rockets Run 5K.

Shoutout to the Rockets Run Volunteer Crew

What did you do over the weekend? BCRR's long-time members Susan Cita, John Phillips, and Joe & Hope Sellers, helped the Houston Rockets host their annual 5K run on Saturday. The 4-person team managed virtually all the key positions for the race and recruited more then two dozen other BCRR volunteers to support their efforts. Special thanks goes out to everyone that braved the cold and joined the volunteer crew to ensure a safe, fun, and successful event for the thousands of runners and spectators at the Toyota Center Saturday!

Darling Dash, Your Chance for Cash!

DARLING DASH MEMORIAL - THIS Sunday (Feb 26) at 8 AM, at Stude Park

Learn More: https://thedriven.net/event-registration/site.race_reg/eid/41588024789/?&&

BCRR has a great History with Darling Dash

This is the 13th year for the Darling Dash and BCRR has helped them by managing the road race. There will be a 10K, 5K and a Kid’s K. The As One Foundation, the race sponsor, is offering a $5 discount when BCRR members register. You must register as follows:

Team Name = TeamBayouCityRoadRunners
Discount code = BCRR

CASH BONUS: The club will contribute $1 for each BCRR entrant until we reach 50 BCRR entrants. A random drawing from all BCRR entrants will win one person the cash!

Volunteer: If you will not be running, please join BCRR's long-time volunteer extraordinaire Mike Mangan on his volunteer crew!

Mark Your Calendar!

BCRR Spring Family Picnic
Sunday, March 12, approx. Noon – 4:00pm. 4010 Mandell St.

Our BCRR Board will be manning the grill with burgers and hotdogs. Feel free to bring a side, dessert, or beverage of your choice! We will have Wiffle Ball and Frisbee. Please bring your favorite yard games!

HARRA Spring Series Reminder

The Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) organizes two major racing series, one in the Fall and one in the Spring. Both series offer contests for individuals as well as inter-club competitions - and each race series features significant prizes for the winners! We are currently in the middle of the HARRA SPRING SERIES 2023:

~~Jan 15 - Aramco Houston Half Marathon - GRB Convention Center~~
~~Feb 18 - HBA Fun Run 8K - Sam Houston Park~~
March 4 - Bayou City Classic 10K - Houston City Hall
April 1 - Bellaire Trolley Run 5k - Bellaire
May 13 - LP Run (33 1/3 min) - Rice University track
May - Bayou Bash Relay T.C. Jester Park

For more details checkout the HARRA race series link .

Speaking of HARRA Spring Series, up next is the The Bayou City Classic 10K! The Bayou City Classic 10K has been a Houston tradition for more than 45 years and holds the record as the oldest 10K in Texas. The event attracts more than 3000 runners, walkers, and volunteers. This club favorite always sees dozens of BCRR members in attendance due in no small part to BCRR's own Joe Sellers serving as Race Director and Susan Cita being the Volunteer Coordinator. They invite YOU to join the race or lend a hand! Learn more at BayouCityClassic.

Running Warehouse Discount

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' email

New Members

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!

Happy Birthday!

This week's birthdays:

Feb 20: Daniel Crowell
Feb 25: John Koenig

Social Calendar

This week's “Happy Hour” is going to be at 13 Celsius (3000 Caroline St)! Join us Friday night starting about 7 PM. Watch the club's Facebook page for details and updates.

Post on Facebook if you will be early!

Sundays Need Hydration Support

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 at Loris0105@yahoo.com for more information on how to volunteer!

Friendly COVID Reminder

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. Additionally, 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.

Want to share your race results with the club??

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

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 Running Center. Contact Peter Griffiths for more info

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)

**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.