Greetings Bayou City Road Runners

The Word from the Bird

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

The club cannot survive without volunteers! How about YOU?! It's great fun; and it's a great way to make new friends!

Current highest need for volunteers:

Poppy's Run For Life 5K (March 26)
BCRR President (2023-2024 season)
~~BCRR Treasurer (2023-2024 season)~~

For details regarding these volunteer opportunities please visit the BCRR Volunteers Page.

BCRR members earn podium positions at Seabrook Lucky Trails Saturday, March 18.

BCRR Shows Up Strong at Seabrook

Over the weekend, several BCRR members persevered through bone-chilling winds and pelting sleet to earn podium status Saturday at the Seabrook Lucky Trails. Wendy Zhang bested her AG competition by more than 20 minutes in the marathon. Lee Morris earned second AG. Stephen Kallus and Joe Lengfellner both took third AG awards. In the half marathon, Theresa Pearsall ran away with a first AG finishing more than 23 minutes ahead of her nearest competitor; and June Harris showed a respectable finish with her fourth place run.

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 interclub 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
April 29 - Bayou Bash Relay T.C. Jester Park
May 13 - LP Run (33 1/3 min) - Rice University track

For more details checkout the HARRA race series link .

Speaking of HARRA Spring Series, up next is the The Bellaire Trolley Run! The Bellaire Trolley Run is the HARRA Spring Series 5K championship race. This 5K always draws out some speedsters, but everyone is welcome regardless of their speed. The race begins in front of Bellaire City Hall and the post-race party is at Bellaire Town Square. Learn more at Bellaire-Trolley-Run. Remember, runners registered as BCRR members help earn the club points towards the intra-club series competition.

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

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City WELCOME to our newest members: Christopher Brown, Lomi Kriel, Elvind and Leyla Osterhus, Charles and Charlize Tran, and Leilani Wei! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

Happy Birthday!

This week's birthdays:

March 24: Tom Radosevich and Leilani Wei
March 25: Andrew Littlefield
March 26: Alonso Vargas

Social Calendar

This week's “Happy Hour” is going to be at Bad Astronaut Brewing Co. (1519 Fulton 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.