Greetings Bayou City Road Runners

The Word from the Bird

Good Memorial Day morning. On this day we pause to recognize the sacrifices many Americans have made so that we have this day of peace and freedom.

New Board Elected

The BCRR Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 run season were officially elected Wednesday, May 24, at the Awards Banquet. More than 40 members cast a ballot, and the proposed slate of candidates were elected unanimously. Please welcome the new Board of Directors:

President: Kathleen Mahon
Vice-President: Steve Hasson*
Secretary: David Piper*
Treasurer: Robert Swanson
At Large Members: Joel DuBois*, June Harris, and Anna Helm

*Returning members

Special thanks to our 2022-2023 retiring Board members:

President: Lisa Thompson
Treasurer: Sarah Austin
Members at Large: Wade Bainum, Ozzy Guven, and John Navarro

Awards Banquet a Winner

Last Wednesday evening the club hosted the 2022-2023 Running Season Awards Banquet. About 75 BCRR members and guests celebrated at West Alabama Ice House with free drinks, a huge Tex-Mex buffet, and awards recognizing outstanding volunteer service and running accomplishments.

Outgoing president Lisa Thompson served as master of ceremonies and past president Christina Young gave the awards presentation. Among the standout runners were Valentino Julien (photo above) and Allyson Serrao. They earned the club's Top Gun award for their super speedy performances on a single race. Avi Moss and Allyson Serrao won Runner of the Year honors for their speedy runs throughout the year. See the full awards presentation on the BCRR website.

Special thanks to all of the volunteers that worked to make this fun night possible, and shout out to those volunteers recognized in the awards presentation that worked throughout the year to make BCRR possible!

Running Warehouse Discount

BCRR is proud to have business partners and supporters; 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 member's 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 birthday:

May 29: Emma Klein
May 30: Patricia Halter
June 1: Claire Greenberg
June 4: Andrew Webster

Happy Hour

This week's Happy Hour is going to be at Poison Girl (1641 Westheimer Rd suite B)! Join us Friday night starting about 7 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.

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.