Greetings Bayou City Road Runners

The Word from the Bird

RACE WEEKEND RECAP

Sunday was race day for BCRR! It was a beautiful day to get out and run - temps in the high 50s and low humidity at the start led to some fast finishes (or at least more comfortable efforts). Congratulations to all!

BCRR at the Space City 10 Miler

BCRR participants in the Space City 10-Miler (photo: M. Jamrich)

The Space City 10-Miler is the first individual race of the HARRA Fall Series. This was the 20th anniversary of the race, but the first time that it was managed by our sister club, Bay Area Running Club (BARC). They did an excellent job on their first endeavor. BCRR was well represented by 19 runners:

Podium Finishers (Age-Group Divisions):

1st Amy Tan (1:24) PB!

1st Brenda Hilton (1:55)

1st Avi Moss (1:09:16)

2nd Lisa Thompson (1:22:48)

2nd Fred Ward (1:43:32)

3rd Valentino Julien (55:04) FASTEST!

3rd Oguzhan Guven (1:05:22)

3rd Fred Steves (1:47:39)

Jacqueline Flaherty (1:15:24), Sam Pace (1:29:43), Kathi Mahon (1:59:52), June Harris (2:00:37), Theresa Pearsall (1:43:36), Gloria Mahoney (1:46:10), Camille Fitzsimmons (2:08:12), Tom Bongiorno (1:05:10), Christopher Farrokhnia (1:03:20), John Fredrickson ( 2:41:45)

Complete Results

After the race we were welcomed to a terrific Post-Race Party hosted by Ron Morgan and Theresa Pearsall. Ron runs for BCRR and Theresa for BARC - proof that mixed marriages work!

Thanks to everyone who ran for BCRR and to Ron and Theresa for hosting us in their home. Next HARRA Race: The Houston Half Marathon - October 29!

BCRR Gives Back

Harvest Marathon Relay

Team BCRR at the Harvest Marathon Relay (photo: J. Lengfellner)

For the 3rd consecutive year, BCRR Vice President Steve Hasson has organized BCRR teams for the Harvest Marathon Relay, a charity event that benefits the Houston Food Bank. In support of Steve's efforts and worthy cause, BCRR has fielded the teams the last 2 years ($500/team).

The relay takes place at Rice University Track and the legs consist of 400 meter laps, which are strategically divided among the team members. This year, the BCRR Team was (in random order): Steve Hasson (captain), Joel DuBois, Joe Lengfellner, Wendy Zhang, Barry Tobias, Jeremy Tobias, Anna Helm, Christina Young, Andrew Young, Alan Tillotson, Harsh Bhasin, Piotr Paczkowski, Lara Allen, Lee Morris, and Addison Young (cheerleader).

Thanks to Steve and everyone who participated in this great event.

Also Rans...

CHICAGO MARATHON:

Chad Holmes (3:17:52)
Leyla Østerhus (3:44:22)
Hans Wong (5:44:59)

Chicago Marathon 5K: Eivind Østerhus (23:29) PB!

ARMY 10-MILER:

Allyson Serrao (1:11:14) 1st AG

Dave Piper (1:40:53)

HARRA Fall Series Races

~~Cross Country Relay: Sept 23, 2023~~
~~Space City 10 Miler: Oct 8, 2023~~
Houston Half Marathon: Oct 29, 2023
HMSA Classical 25K: Nov 19, 2023
Miles for Military 30K: Dec 17, 2023
Chevron Houston Marathon: Jan 14, 2024

FREE Practice for the Tour - Stage 2

This Thursday - 6PM - Running Trails Center

HARRA's Practice for the Tour cross country series consists of three gun timed races held at different locations along our Bayou the first 3 Thursdays in October. The Tour is coordinated by our own Anna Helm together with Roger Boak.

The races are free and open to everyone, you just have to promise to be careful! Distances vary from roughly three miles to five miles. The ever supportive Karbach Brewing Co. will supply post race carb replacement (schlepped every week by the ever supportive Joel DuBois)!

All stages are run on Thursday and start at 6:00 p.m.

~~October 5 - Spott's Park~~
October 12 - Memorial Park Running Trails Center
October 19 -Stude Park

Alex's 5K - November 4th

BCRR's own Race!

Thanks to all of you, we have raised over $206,000 for autism charities over the last 12 years!

Please run, volunteer or donate.

Exclusive discount code for BCRR members... BCRR23 ...provides a $5 discount! REGISTER HERE.

To Volunteer: Contact Christina (cristinabcrr@gmail.com) or sign up online.

If you have questions please contact info@alex5k.com

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:

Oct 12: Jeff Wittig
Oct 14: James McInerny

Happy Hour

This week's Happy Hour is going to be at club favorite Under the Volcano (2349 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005)! Join us Friday night starting about 7p.m. Watch the club's Facebook page for details and updates.

Sundays Need Hydration Support

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

Weekly Club Runs

Mellow Monday

7 pm at Memorial Park Tennis Center for a 3 mile casual paced run around the Park and dinner to follow

Wednesday Run

6:30 pm at First Christian Church for a 3-6 mile run around Rice University and Hermann Park followed by drinks at Valhalla

Friday Speedwork

5:30 am at Memorial Park Running Center. Contact Peter Griffiths for more info

Sunday Long Run

6:30 am 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.