BCRR Update: May 25 - June 1st, 2025

 

Greetings Bayou City Road Runners The Word from the Bird

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In This Newsletter:  ­   Happy Memorial Day/Mellow Monday!   LP Race Results!   Wednesday Valhalla - Birthday Tab courtesy of Dr. Bill! This will be the 5th week of free beer!   Saturday - May 31st - Tejas Brewing 5k    Early Bird Registration for HARRA and BCRR Membership!   Sign Up: BCRR Awards Banquet and Elections - June 6th!   Save the Date: BCRR Surfside Beach Day - June 21st!   Save the Date: HARRA Summer Celebration - June 29th!   ­

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Happy Memorial Day! Honor and Remember ... and Run Mellow Monday ­

LP Run: Results!

Another strong showing for BCRR at the 56th Annual LP Run that was held on Saturday morning at Rice University Track! Although hot, there was a breeze and some cloud cover to help us manage our efforts. Check out how fresh we look in this post-race photo (courtesy of M. Jamrich)! Tie-dye race shirts were back and there were some awesome works of art to choose from!    The official results have not been published, but we have obtained provisional results and can report on our collective excellence in advance!   Club Competition (based on total miles covered): BCRR women dominated with 35.48 miles (187,347 ft.)! The next closest team was the Striders: 28.61 miles (151,079 ft), followed by BARC: 16.51 miles (87,184 ft.)    BCRR Men were second with 25.23 miles (133,202 ft.).  Striders were 1st with 29.87 miles (157,709 ft) and BARC 3rd with 15.71 miles (82966 ft).   Individual Competition: Women (listed in age-group order) Diana Berry: 2nd F19 and under - 4.03m (21,293ft) Lisa Thompson: 1st F55-59 - 4.13m (21,806 ft) Anna Helm: 2nd F55-59 - 3.98m (21,036 ft) Gloria Favuzza: 1st F60-64 - 3.91m (20,643 ft) Suzy Seeley: 2nd F60-64 - 3.82m (20,187 ft.) LaTasha Gary: 3rd F60-64 - 3.72m (19,617 ft) Jody Berry: 5th F60-64 - 3.30m (17,420 ft) June Harris: 1st F65-69 - 2.54m (13,398 ft) Kathi Mahon: 6th F70-74 - 2.69m (14,202 ft) Gloria Mahoney: 2nd F75-79 - 3.36m (17,743 ft) BCRR members who run for other clubs: Cindy Babski: 4th F60-64 - 3.69m (19,486 ft); Theresa Pearsall; 1st F70-74 -  3.28m (17,302 ft)   Individual Competition: Men (listed in age-group order) Lee Morris: 1st M45-49 - 9.95m (20,869 ft) Avi Moss: 1st M60-64 - 4.5m (23,778 ft) Paul Schulz: 1st M65-69 - 3.89m (20,523 ft) Scott Bounds: 2nd M 70-74 - 3.73m (19,719 ft) Tom Radosevich: 4th M70-74 - 2.72m (14,359 ft) Ron Morgan: 2nd M75-79 - 2.9m (15,295 ft) Fred Ward: 1st M80+ - 3.53m (18,659 ft)   Other notable competitions: Jax Julien, age 8, smoked the competition at the kids race (400 meters). BCRR had at least 2 entries in the Limerick Contest, but results of that competition were not announced. There's still hope...   Congratulations Everyone!   ­ UPCOMING EVENTS:

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Tejas Beer 5K - May 31st

BCRR will be partnering with the Run in Texas Beer Run Series for the inaugural Tejas Beer 5K on May 31st at Tejas Brewery (2101 Summer St.  Houston, 77007). This popular race series consists of events run from local independent breweries all over Texas. Participants receive a shirt, beer glass and choice of craft beer. The post race parties for this series are always great!  This will be the first race taking place inside the loop!   BCRR will be manning a water stop and will have our tent at the event. Run in Texas will make a generous donation for our charities.  We encourage folks to volunteer or run. Also a great opportunity to highlight our club to the beer-loving running community!   IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER, EMAIL HOUSTONBCRR@GMAIL   SIGN UP Use Code BCRR for $5 off.

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BCRR Year End Celebration - June 6 PRICE INCREASE JUNE 1ST!

Bayou City Road Runners Year End Celebration, Awards Banquet & Board Elections   When: Friday, June 6th, 6:30-9:30PM   Where: Fellowship Hall, Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell Street, Houston, TX. Just across the street from the Mecca of Houston running, Memorial Park   What:  Italian Food Buffet including salad, meat and vegetarian pasta dishes, desert.  and a fine selection of wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks.   How Much: We've kept the prices low, ensuring an accessible celebration for all. Please sign up early so we know how many to plan for. $10 -Thru May 31st, 11:59PM $15 - June 1 - 5th, 11:59PM $20 June 6th at the door Kids 11 and under FREE    Our annual election for the Board of Directors will also take place at the event. If you would like to run for a position on the board, please email houstonbcrr@gmail.com. More details TBA. Party Signup ­

Save the Date: BCRR Surfside Beach Day - Jun 21st

Join BCRR for a day at the beach! We’ll have a grill, a fire and a tent. Bring drinks, snacks and anything you want to grill.  Organized by Andrew & Christina Young. Details to be announced closer to the date here and on the Facebook Event created by Andrew. ­ Save the Date: HARRA Summer Celebration - Jun 29th HARRA’s Annual Summer Celebration will be at the Montrose Center on June 29th from 6:10PM to 8:30PM! Food! Drinks! Awards! Board Elections! Silent Auction! DETAILS

­ Early Bird Registration

Renewal Season is off and running! The official "running year" for both BCRR and HARRA memberships runs from June 30th to July1st, so all current memberships will need to be renewed by July 1st, 2025.    Renew now and be good through 6/30/26!  Both BCRR and HARRA  have an "Early Bird" registration period so it is easy (and cheaper) to renew now before June 30, 2025.  (Note: anyone who joined or renewed after 4/1/25 has automatically been renewed for the upcoming year.)    Save $5 on both memberships for the upcoming year. If you are a current HARRA member, you will save an additional $5 off your BCRR Membership (that's $10 off)! Prices increase on July 1st, 2025. BCRR MEMBERSHIP

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BCRR THIS WEEK:  🏃🏃‍♀️🇺🇸 Monday 7PM: Memorial Day Mellow Monday. Memorial Park Tennis Center. Dinner at Lisa's afterwards.    🏃🍺 🎉 Wednesday 6:30PM:  Wednesday Night Run from First Christian Church.  Valhalla tab courtesy of Bill Lindsey in celebration of his birthday! Next Week Global Running Day/Alumni Night!   🏃🏃‍♀️🍺 Saturday 8:00AM: Tejas Beer 5K  - BCRR volunteer opportunity!   🏃🏃‍♀️ Sunday 6:30AM: BCRR Bayou Run. Memorial Park Tennis Center.

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday This Week:   5/26 Evelyn Tan 5/27 June Harris 5/28 Kristen Kozlowski 6/1 Ruben Rosales

­ Welcome New Member! Cindy Babski ­

No Happy Hour This Week! Next Friday our Year End Party will take the place of Happy Hour. Our next official Happy Hour will be on June 20th Blue Tuba, 350 West 19th St, Suite E, Houston, TX 77008.  ­ Sunday Hydration Support Thank you to Avi Moss and Peter Griffiths for setting out the water and Gatorade last weekend.                                             🥛🥛🥛   Who likes water during the Sunday long runs? Our Sunday morning hydration team could use a your help. 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 (on trail in front of 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 (on trail in front of Center) for a 10-12 mile supported run w/ water at 2 locations followed by breakfast at Whole Foods in Montrose (701 Waugh Dr Houston, TX 77019)

BCRR Update: May 19 - 25, 2025

 

Greetings Bayou City Road Runners The Word from the Bird

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In This Newsletter:  ­   Member News: Lisa Thompson Podcast   Wednesday Valhalla - Bayou Bash Relay Appreciation Party!   Friday Happy Hour - Velvet Oak Tavern   Saturday - LP Run (HARRA Race)    Next Saturday - May 31st - Tejas Brewing 5k    Early Bird Registration for HARRA and BCRR Membership!   Sign Up: BCRR Awards Banquet and Elections - June 6th!   ­

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Member News

BCRR Past-President and Boston Marathon Champion Lisa Thompson and her guide Alexi Pappas were interviewed by Hannah Donnelly on the On Her Mark podcast (NBC Sports Boston, May 13th). They discuss their long partnership and survival strategies in running the Boston Marathon (and other events) as visually-impaired runner and guide. Find the podcast wherever podcasts are found or view on YouTube. Well done Lisa and Alexi! ­ UPCOMING EVENTS:

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This Wednesday: Bayou Bash Appreciation Party ­ The Bayou Bash Relay will be celebrating another successful event by sponsoring the beer tab and providing pizza at Valhalla after the Wednesday run. We appreciate all the BCRR runners and volunteers who participated in the relay and HARRA Picnic and look forward to doing it again next year!    May is shaping up to be Beer Tab Month as the tab will be sponsored next Wednesday by Bill Lindsey in celebration of his birthday!  .  ­ This Saturday: LP Run - May 24th ONLINE SIGNUP ENDS WEDNESDAY NIGHT!  SAVE MONEY AND SIGN UP NOW! INFO   The last individual race of the HARRA Spring Series is the LP Run, presented by the Terlingua Track Club, on Saturday May 24th at Rice University Track. The goal of this race is to run as far as you can in 33 1/3 minutes, in contrast to running a set distance for time.   Last chance to improve your standings in the HARRA Runner of the Season (ROTS. Come run and cheer your fellow runners! Also Limerick Contest.

­ Tejas Beer 5K - May 31st

BCRR will be partnering with the Run in Texas Beer Run Series for the inaugural Tejas Beer 5K on May 31st at Tejas Brewery (2101 Summer St.  Houston, 77007). This popular race series consists of events run from local independent breweries all over Texas. Participants receive a shirt, beer glass and choice of craft beer. The post race parties for this series are always great!  This will be the first race taking place inside the loop!   BCRR will be manning a water stop and will have our tent at the event. Run in Texas will make a generous donation for our charities.  We encourage folks to volunteer or run. Also a great opportunity to highlight our club to the beer-loving running community!   IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER, EMAIL HOUSTONBCRR@GMAIL   SIGN UP Use Code BCRR for $5 off.

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BCRR Year End Celebration - June 6

Bayou City Road Runners Year End Celebration, Awards Banquet & Board Elections   When: Friday, June 6th, 6:30-9:30PM   Where: Fellowship Hall, Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell Street, Houston, TX. Just across the street from the Mecca of Houston running, Memorial Park   What:  Menu - Food TBA. Drinks: a selection of wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks   How Much: We've kept the prices low, ensuring an accessible celebration for all. Please sign up early so we know how many to plan for. $10 -Thru May 31st, 11:59PM $15 - June 1 - 5th, 11:59PM $20 June 6th at the door Kids 11 and under FREE    Our annual election for the Board of Directors will also take place at the event. If you would like to run for a position on the board, please email houstonbcrr@gmail.com. More details TBA. Party Signup ­

Early Bird Registration

Renewal Season is off and running! The official "running year" for both BCRR and HARRA memberships runs from June 30th to July1st, so all current memberships will need to be renewed by July 1st, 2025.    Renew now and be good through 6/30/26!  Both BCRR and HARRA  have an "Early Bird" registration period so it is easy (and cheaper) to renew now before June 30, 2025.  (Note: anyone who joined or renewed after 4/1/25 has automatically been renewed for the upcoming year.)    Save $5 on both memberships for the upcoming year. If you are a current HARRA member, you will save an additional $5 off your BCRR Membership (that's $10 off)! Prices increase on July 1st, 2025. BCRR MEMBERSHIP

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BCRR THIS WEEK:  🏃🏃‍♀️Monday 7PM: Mellow Monday. Memorial Park Tennis Center. Dinner afterwards.    🏃🍺🍕🐊 Wednesday 6:30PM:  Wednesday Night Run from First Christian Church.  Valhalla tab and pizza courtesy of the Bayou Bash Relay!   😀🕢 Friday 6:30PM: Happy Hour -  Velvet Oak Tavern   🏃🏃‍♀️Saturday 7:30AM: LP Run (final HARRA Race) - Rice U. Track   🏃🏃‍♀️ Sunday 6:30AM: BCRR Long Run. Memorial Park Tennis Center.

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday This Week:   5/20 Harsh Bhasin 5/21 Mel Martinez 5/23 John (Bill) Lindsey (NAG*) 5/23 Filip Paczkowski     *NAG = New Age Group

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Happy Hour - Velvet Oak Tavern Happy Hour on Friday, May 23 at Velvet Oak Tavern, 2221 W. Alabama, Houston, TX 77098,  6:30PM. It's Bill Lindsey's birthday! ­ Sunday Hydration Support Thank you to Steve Hassan and Loris Fusi for setting out the water and Gatorade last weekend.                                             🥛🥛🥛   Who likes water during the Sunday long runs? Our Sunday morning hydration team could use a your help. 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 (on trail in front of 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 (on trail in front of Center) for a 10-12 mile supported run w/ water at 2 locations followed by breakfast at Whole Foods in Montrose (701 Waugh Dr Houston, TX 77019)