BCRR Weekly Update 6/26/23 - 7/2/23

Greetings Bayou City Road Runners The Word from the Bird ­ Sam Pace and Amy Tan resting their legs after crossing the Super Marathon finish line in Washington on June 17. Team Effort Earns BQs Sam Pace and Amy Tan headed north to beautiful Snoqualmie, WA (28 miles east of Seattle) for the Super Marathon on June 17. Their trip proved highly successful. The training partners ran together most of the race and both ladies finished in the top five of the 50-59 age group. They also both earned Boston Qualifying times.   In addition to BQs, the downhill race yielded fast personal times. Sam raced past her previous best marathon by over 6 minutes, to clock-in at 3:53. Amy finished at 3:51, only missing her previous best by 13 seconds.    Amy's strong performance earned her third AG, and would have captured second AG if she was one second faster.    Congratulations to both ladies on your BQs and finishing another marathon!     NOTE: If you have a story to share (great finish, or not so great) please send it to houstonbcrr@gmail.com. ­ Club members wearing the BCRR shirts during HARRA races earned free BCRR membership this year. BCRR Membership Renewal Season July is the month when the club's calendar year flips over, and all members are encouraged to renew their membership beforehand. BCRR is thankful for everyone being onboard for the 2022-2023 season, and look forward to seeing everyone in the 2023-2024 season. Select this LINK TO RENEW your membership now.    If you qualified for a free membership this year (by running a HARRA Fall or Spring Series race while wearing the BCRR club shirt) then your membership only needs updating if you have a new phone number or street address to share. And if you did run in the BCRR shirt, thank you for representing the best running club in Houston!   Questions, comments, or need to send in a photo of your HARRA race wearing your BCRR shirt? Email HoustonBCRR@gmail.com, or reach out to any BCRR board member.  ­ 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:  June 26: Steve Watkins June 27: Will Henderson June 29: Mae Woods July 2: Joe Sellers ­ Happy Hour This week's Happy Hour is going to be at Saint Arnold's (2000 Lyons Ave)! Join us Friday night starting about 7 PM. Watch the club's Facebook page for details and updates. ­ 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.  ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Bayou City Road Runners PO Box 66196, Houston, TX 77266

BCRR Weekly Update 6/19/23 - 6/25/23

Greetings Bayou City Road Runners The Word from the Bird ­ Fantastic Fluids Team The summer heat has arrived! And with the heat comes the critical need for the BCRR hydration stations. That need is especially apparent during the Sunday long runs. Thankfully, the club provides an answer. When thirsty runners arrive at the River Oaks rose garden feeling like a parched soul crossing the Sahara desert they find a magical oasis of BCRR fluids.   Of course, that oasis is not magic. BCRR angels working behind the scenes make it happen. Please be sure to thank the hydration station angels the next time you see them. Our regular volunteers include: Scott Bounds Jacqueline Flaherty Peter Griffith June Harris Steve Hasson Andrew Kenworthy Avi Moss David Piper Charlie Schaub Jeff Wittig and Team Captain, Loris Fusi   The team is always looking for new volunteers to help out from time to time as the regulars take vacations and other breaks. To learn more, please contact Loris0105@yahoo.com. There is no better way to say "Thank you!" than to join in and lend a hand. ­ Hip, Hip, Hooray for Jay Last Wednesday at Valhalla, members enjoyed an extra serving of good fun thanks to Jay Hendrickson. The birthday boy sprung for a tab to help spread good cheer for everyone present. Thank you Jay and happy belated birthday!  ­ Club members wearing the BCRR shirts during HARRA races earned free BCRR membership this year. BCRR Membership Renewal Season July is the month when the club's calendar year flips over, and all members are encouraged to renew their membership beforehand. BCRR is thankful for everyone being onboard for the 2022-2023 season, and look forward to seeing everyone in the 2023-2024 season. Select this LINK TO RENEW your membership now.    If you qualified for a free membership this year (by running a HARRA Fall or Spring Series race while wearing the BCRR club shirt) then your membership only needs updating if you have a new phone number or street address to share. And if you did run in the BCRR shirt, thank you for representing the best running club in Houston!   Questions, comments, or need to send in a photo of your HARRA race wearing your BCRR shirt? Email HoustonBCRR@gmail.com, or reach out to any BCRR board member.  ­ 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:  June 19: Ragan Crowell June 20: Shannon Juengst and Valentino Julien June 21: Ronan Harris June 22: Rick Cagney June 24: Richard Verm  June 25: Charlie Schaub  ­ Happy Hour This week's Happy Hour is going to be at Under The Volcano. (2349 Bissonnet St.)! Join us Friday night starting about 7 PM. Watch the club's Facebook page for details and updates. ­ 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.  ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Bayou City Road Runners PO Box 66196, Houston, TX 77266