Greetings Bayou City Road Runners

The Word from the Bird

Board Nominations Due May 1

BCRR is currently accepting nominations for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Our members (the club's brain trust) are invited to suggest a friend to join the Board, or nominate oneself, by May 1, to be placed into consideration. The club will vote for the new Board at the annual banquet. During the banquet, prior to the vote, the ballot will be open to last minute nominations from the floor.

Board of Director positions mini-overview:

President - Presiding officer at all Board meetings and primary representative to external audiences and functions. Suggested Requirements: 3 years membership in club.
Vice-President - Stand-in for president whenever president is unavailable, and additional liaison to external audiences. Suggested Requirements: 2 years membership in club.
Treasurer - Chief accountant and signatory. Minimum requirements: 2 years membership in club. Working knowledge of basic principles of accounting.
Secretary - Drafts board meeting agendas and records minutes. Tracks membership. Suggested Requirement: Good listening and note-taking skills. 1 year membership in club.
Regular Members (3 positions) - Represent the membership at board meetings and provide personal perspective and insight regarding all matters before the club. Minimum Requirement: Current membership in club.

NOTE: The above mini-overview is very general in nature. For detailed information regarding these volunteer opportunities please contact any current Board member.

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, the Bayou Bash Relay is just around the corner; and this race is near and dear to BCRR members' hearts because BCRR is the managing host of this race! So mark your calendar ASAP and plan on being part of the fun on Saturday, April 29. And check your email! Custom invitations, based on each runner's age group, will be emailed to all members.

As many of you know, this annual event is a 4-person X 2 mile relay. The course is a single loop on paved and crushed granite trails in TC Jester Park. This race will begin at 4 PM in the afternoon. For complete details visit the BCRR info page Bayou Bash Relay. Remember, runners registered as BCRR members help earn the club points towards the intra-club series competition!

The Relay is followed immediately by the HARRA Member Appreciation Family Picnic. The picnic is FREE to all race participants and HARRA members and their families.

Road trip? Beach or fjords?

We asked on Facebook, but wish to give a shoutout here too. Anyone interested in the Beach to Bay relay? It's coming up May 20. So runners need to act fast if you wish to join a team. Learn more at https://beachtobayrelay.com.

Lisa and Avi will run away from Houston's stifling summer heat to try the half marathon in Stavanger, Norway, in August. Interested members are welcome to join them in a BCRR Summer Getaway! Learn more at www.facebook.com/StavangerMarathon.

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: Cristal Arredondo and Staci Rosales! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

Happy Birthday!

This week's birthdays:

April 11: Shelley Grahmann
April 13: Tegh Thind
April 14: Diane McDonald
April 15: Jeff Eisele, Lana Brown, Rich Vega
April 16: Natalie Cuyler and Ross Moody
April 17: Robin Holm and Roy Camberg

Social Calendar

This week's “Happy Hour” is going to be a little different. It's going to be a party! Join us at the Art Car Ball (tickets required)! Join us Friday night starting about 6 PM. Watch the club's Facebook page for details and updates.

Sundays Need Hydration Support

Who likes water during the Sunday long runs? Especially as the summer temps arrive! 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.