BCRR This Week May 25th- 31st…PLEASE RSVP FOR THE AWARDS BANQUET BY THIS EVENING

HELLO BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS & HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

RSVP FOR THE BCRR AWARDS BANQUET

Make plans to join us on Wednesday, May 27th from 6:00 to 9:00 at the St. Arnold's Brewery for our annual Awards Banquet. Happy Hour begins at 6:00. Followed by dinner at 7:00. 

Enjoy beer, bbq, and the company of good friends as we celebrate the accomplishments of some of our most dedicated BCRR runners. 

The cost to attend is $10 for members who volunteered at a HARRA or BCRR race and $15 for members who did not volunteer this year. 

****Please RSVP by Monday, May 25th so we can plan accordingly to susancita.bcrr@gmail.com 

BCRR This Week, June 9 through 16, 2014

HELLO BAYOU CITY

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BCRR Birthdays:  David Ost (June 10), Carol Schmidt (June 10), Jonathan Schulz (June 10), Jessica Gregory (June 13), Jonathan Zwickel (June 14), Sharon Prentice (June 15), Jay Hendrickson (June 16), Lloyd Luco (June 16), John Wacasey (June 16), Andrew Kenworthy (June 17) and Don Brenner (June 19).  * = New age group

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We would like to make the following corrections to last weeks email message about the award winners at out annual banquet.    

Marathon Party was hosted by Sue Leone and Alan Svoboda and was assisted by Cheryl Verlander and Chuck Bracht, Mary Feniello and Ralph Feniello

Heather Hofstetter received a well deserved award for all of her hard work co-writing the monthly club report in the Texas Runner & Triathlete.  Thanks Heather!

BCRR This Week, June 2 through 9, 2014

HELLO BAYOU CITY
*******BCRR Birthdays:  Joe Carey (June 2), Paul Cooley (June 3), Bill Tommaney (June 3), Sloane Engelhardt (June 7), Steve Hasson (June 7), Courtney Weimert (June 7), Caryn Honig (June 8) and Fred Steves (June 8).  * = New age group

BCRR This Week, May 26 through June 2, 2014

HELLO BAYOU CITY

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BCRR Birthdays This Week: Nancy Bounds (May 26), Karen Dobson (May 26), Gail Clayton (May 26), Allison Brayton (May 27), June Harris (May 27), Subbu Venkat * (May 28), Claire Greenberg (June 1), Ruben Rosales (June 1) and Joe Carey (June 2). 

* = New age group

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BCRR This Week, May 19 through 26, 2014

HELLO BAYOU CITY

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BCRR Birthdays This Week: Jonathan Miller (May 22), Bill Lindsey (May 23), Surena Matin (May 24), Nancy Bounds (May 26), Karen Dobson (May 26) and Gail Clayton (May 26). 

* = New age group

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Thanks to Milan Jamrich for sponsoring the tab at Valhalla on Wednesday.  Milan Jamrich and June Harris will be cosponsoring the tab at Valhalla this Wednesday.  We are expecting some of the PIMsters to stop by to take us for a test drive so we will be having Name Tag Wednesday.  To help us try to find some new happy hour locations, this weeks question is...........what is your favorite Houston Pub? 

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Looks like everyone had a good time in Corpus Christi last weekend and congratulations to the following BCRR Members who were on a relay team that picked up some hardware:

3rd Place Mixed Masters, "Will Hills Team": Will Henderson, Lilly Vasquez, Darien Goodwyn, Lisa Thompson, Brian Reichard andAvi Moss.

3rd Place Senior Masters Women, "BCRR Rocks": Kathi Mahon, Michele Wolpert, Peggy Louie, Debra Touchy, Hilda Gonzales and Rosie Schmandt

2nd Place Ultra Senior Women, "Grand Gazelles": Vicki Jones, Nancy Grieg, Theresa Torres, Hope Sellers, Brenda Hilton and Candy Ludwick. 

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Its time to elect a new  Board of Directors for our club.  The Candidates for the next Board are as follows:

President: Lisa Thompson

Vice President: Heidi Zimmerman

Secretary: Susan Cita and Andrew Young

Treasurer: Susan Cita and Andrew Young

At Large: Peter Griffiths, June Harris, Kathi Mahon and Terry Fanning

To cast your vote we will open voting on the website on May 21st www.bcrr.org or you can cast a paper ballot at the Awards Banquet.   To vote on the website click on the "About Us" tab and select "Our Board" tab and go to "Election Central".  The password is literally "PleaseLetMeVote!" (no spaces between words).   

Election results will be announced at the Awards Banquet on May 28th.

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SOCIAL CALENDER:

BCRR Awards Banquet, May 28th, 6:00pm at St. Arnold's Brewery.  Come and celebrate BCRR's 30th Anniversary with great beer, barbecue special guests and special collectors party favor for attendees.  

To RSVP contact Susan Cita susancita.bcrr@gmail.com or Rosie rschmandt@yahoo.com  This years Banquet will be limited to the first 100 members and guests that RSVP.

This is the time we give recognition to our members for running achievements, volunteer efforts, and elect next year's board of directors. The event will take place at the St. Arnold's Brewery located at 200 Lyons Avenue.

Admission to the Banquet is only $15 (only $10 if your volunteered for the Jingle Bell Run, Rockets Run or Darling Dash).  Admission includes a barbecue beef brisket or chicken dinner with potato salad, barbecue beans, green salad, bread, desert and of course all of the St. Arnold's beers or root beer on tap.  For vegetarians we will have a baked potato with vegetarian chili.  Soft drinks, tea and water also available but Please no outside alcohol allowed.

This is also the time of year to renew your annual membership which you can easily do at anytime on our website www.bcrr.org   Just look for the big red "Join!" on the homepage. The same "Join!" link is also used to renew memberships.  Or you can just renew at the banquet or any Wednesday at Valhalla.  Just look for Rosie or Susan Cita.  Annual Memberships are $25 for individuals and $30 for families.  You also get a $5 discount with your HARRA Membership. 

Directions to St. Arnold's:

• From the Katy Freeway: Take I-10 towards downtown, take the Hardy/McKee/Nance exit. At the first stop sign (Hardy), take a left. At the next stop sign (Lyons), take a right.
• From I-45: Take the I-10 East exit, then take the first exit on I-10: Hardy/McKee/Nance. At the first stop sign (Hardy), take a left. At the next stop sign (Lyons), take a right.
• From 59: Take the Lyons Exit. Then go west on Lyons until you reach the brewery.
• From East Freeway: Take I-10 towards downtown, take the San Jacinto St. exit. Make a u-turn under the freeway. At the first stop sign (Hardy), take a left. At the next stop sign (Lyons), take a right.
• From Downtown: Take San Jacinto north out of downtown. At the signal at I-10, take a right, but stay on the feeder road. At the first stop sign (Hardy), take a left. At the next stop sign (Lyons), take a right.

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SAVE THE DATE - June 29th HARRA Annual Banquet at St. Arnolds Brewery.  Its also time to renew your HARRA Membership

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Happy Hour (May 23, 2014, 6:00pm): Nuveau Antique Art Bar, 2913 Main Street 77002  www.art-bar.net    

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Houston Area Running Calendar (All official HARRA Races shown in purple)

MAY

17:   Beach to Bay Relay (Corpus Christi) http://www.beachtobayrelay.com/

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WEEKLY CLUB RUNS

Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday evening we meet at 5:45 at Rice University (run leaves at 6 pm sharp!). All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla afterwards. Parking is available at First Christian Church/School (1628 Rice Boulevard).

Friday Hills at Mount Bacon (Tanglewood):Join us for this weekly run from St. Martins Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road to Mount Bacon. We meet in the church parking lot at the corner of Sage Road and Woodway Drive at 5:30 am. We have a 1.3 mile warm-up run to Mount Bacon and do 2 to 4 miles of hills with a 1.3 mile run back to the church.

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30 AM): Join us for the weekly long run from Memorial Park zero-mile marker. We leave promptly at 6:30 and members typically run between 10 and 15 miles.  

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REPORT YOUR RACE RESULTS We want to know what our members are doing on the roads and/or trails. Send all your results to us at (bcrr.results@gmail.com) before the 20th day of the month and we’ll make sure they hit the next newsletter.

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WORD FROM THE BIRD wants to hear from you.  Feel free to contribute with any interesting running material you want to see in the newsletter.  The bird is always on the lookout for entertaining run/race reports, how-to/technical articles, editorials, and photos. Just submit your story to bcrr.news@gmail.com or thatsjoesmail@yahoo.com.  The Deadline for consideration to the next newsletter is always the 10th day of the month.

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Your BCRR Board!!! 

 

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Are you stressed, sore, or do you just need a relaxing massage? Contact Peter Blackwell, LMT, a BCRR-affiliated massage therapist. Call (832) 248-2339 and let him know you're a BCRR member when you book your appointment.

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How would you like to see your own advertisement above in this weekly email? For all personal or business advertising inquiries, please send an email to our treasurer susancita.bcrr@gmail.com

BCRR This Week, May 12 through 19, 2014

HELLO BAYOU CITY

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BCRR Birthdays This Week: Anna Vargas (May 12), Milan Jamrich (May 14), Miriam Werner* (May 14), Jamie Varughese (May 15), Addison Brabo (May 16) and Chris Harris (May 18). 

* = New age group

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Candidates for the next board are as follows:

President: Lisa Thompson

Vice President: Heidi Zimmerman

Secretary: Susan Cita and Andrew Young

Treasurer: Susan Cita and Andrew Young

At Large: Peter Griffiths, June Harris, Kathi Mahon and Terry Fanning

To cast your vote we will open voting on the website on May 21st www.bcrr.org or you can cast a paper ballot at the Awards Banquet.   Election results will be announced at the Awards Banquet on May 28th.

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SOCIAL CALENDER:

BCRR Awards Banquet, May 28th at St. Arnold's Brewery.  Come and celebrate BCRR's 30th Anniversary with great beer, barbecue special guests and special collectors party favor for attendees.  

To RSVP contact Susan Cita susancita.bcrr@gmail.com or Rosie rschmandt@yahoo.com  This years Banquet will be limited to the first 100 members and guests that RSVP.

This is the time we give recognition to our members for running achievements, volunteer efforts, and elect next year's board of directors. The event will take place at the St. Arnold's Brewery located at 200 Lyons Avenue.

Admission to the Banquet is only $15 (only $10 if your volunteered for the Jingle Bell Run, Rockets Run or Darling Dash).  Admission includes a barbecue beef brisket or chicken dinner with potato salad, barbecue beans, green salad, bread, desert and of course all of the St. Arnold's beers or root beer on tap.  For vegetarians we will have a baked potato with vegetarian chili.  Soft drinks, tea and water also available but Please no outside alcohol allowed.

Do you have some good photos of club members and events?  We are looking for photos for the presentation at the banquet.   Please email them to Rosie at:    rschmandt@yahoo.com

Happy Hour (May 16, 2014, 6:00pm): By the swimming pool in Corpus Christi.  

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Houston Area Running Calendar (All official HARRA Races shown in purple)

MAY

17:   Beach to Bay Relay (Corpus Christi) http://www.beachtobayrelay.com/

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WEEKLY CLUB RUNS

Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday evening we meet at 5:45 at Rice University (run leaves at 6 pm sharp!). All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla afterwards. Parking is available at First Christian Church/School (1628 Rice Boulevard).

Friday Hills at Mount Bacon (Tanglewood):Join us for this weekly run from St. Martins Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road to Mount Bacon. We meet in the church parking lot at the corner of Sage Road and Woodway Drive at 5:30 am. We have a 1.3 mile warm-up run to Mount Bacon and do 2 to 4 miles of hills with a 1.3 mile run back to the church.

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30 AM): Join us for the weekly long run from Memorial Park zero-mile marker. We leave promptly at 6:30 and members typically run between 10 and 15 miles.  

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REPORT YOUR RACE RESULTS We want to know what our members are doing on the roads and/or trails. Send all your results to us at (bcrr.results@gmail.com) before the 20th day of the month and we’ll make sure they hit the next newsletter.

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WORD FROM THE BIRD wants to hear from you.  Feel free to contribute with any interesting running material you want to see in the newsletter.  The bird is always on the lookout for entertaining run/race reports, how-to/technical articles, editorials, and photos. Just submit your story to bcrr.news@gmail.com or thatsjoesmail@yahoo.com.  The Deadline for consideration to the next newsletter is always the 10th day of the month.

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Your BCRR Board!!! 

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Are you stressed, sore, or do you just need a relaxing massage? Contact Peter Blackwell, LMT, a BCRR-affiliated massage therapist. Call (832) 248-2339 and let him know you're a BCRR member when you book your appointment.

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How would you like to see your own advertisement above in this weekly email? For all personal or business advertising inquiries, please send an email to our treasurer susancita.bcrr@gmail.com

BCRR Awards Slideshow 2012-2013

Running and Service Awards for the 2012-2013 running year presented at the Awards Banquet May 29, 2013

BCRR This Week, May 27 through June 3, 2013

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

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Thanks to Bill Lindsey who hosted the tab at Valhalla on Wednesday.
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Welcome New Members: Ananya Srikanth, Jamie Varughese and Penny Martin
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BCRR Birthdays This Week: Sonja Longbotham (May 31), Lisa Fletcher Pace (June 1), Claire Greenberg (June 1), Joe Carey (June 2), Paul Cooley (June 3) and Bill Tommaney (June 3).  
Have a very happy birthday!
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BCRR Annual Awards Banquet tomorrow at 6:00pm at St. Arnold's Brewery located at 2000 Lyons Avenue (Directions below).
It's also a great time to renew your annual BCRR membership. Only $20 for HARRA Members and $25 for non-HARRA Members (but why would you not be a HARRA member?)    If you did not RSVP last week you will not be able to attend.

BCRR This Week, May 20 through 27, 2013

HELLO BAYOU CITY!
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Thanks to Chris Harris who hosted the tab at Valhalla on Wednesday.
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BCRR Birthdays This Week: Jonathan Miller (May 22), John (Bill) Lindsey (May 23), Surena Matin * (May 24), Nancy Bounds (May 26), Ed Fry (May 26), Allison Brayton (May 27) and June Harris (May 27).   * = New Age Group
Have a very happy birthday!
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Please join us for the BCRR Annual Awards Banquet NEXT WEDNESDAY May 29, 2013, 6:00pm at St. Arnold's Brewery located at 2000 Lyons Ave.

YOU MUST RSVP BEFORE THURSDAY OF THIS WEEK TO ATTEND. To RSVP please contact Susan Cita (susancita.bcrr@gmail.com) or Sam McMurtrey (sammack1967@gmail.com).  

If you volunteered for the Rhythm and Blues Half-Marathon admission is free.   If you volunteered for the Rockets Run, Jingle Bell Run or Darling Dash admission is $10.   All others including guests $15.  This year no online payment. Just pay Susan or Sam at Valhalla this Wednesday night or pay at the door next Wednesday night.

BCRR This Week May 13 through 20, 2013

HELLO BAYOU CITY!

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Thanks to Loris Fusi-Goldberg who hosted the tab at Valhalla on Wednesday.  This week the tab will be hosted up by Chris Harris.  Thank Loris and Chris.
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BCRR Birthdays This Week: Milan Jamrich (May 14), Terry Robinson (May 14), Miriam Werner (May 14), Joe DeVay (May 15) and Chris Harris* (May 18) . * = New Age Group
Have a very happy birthday!
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Eddie Rodriguez is still in at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin recovering from an automobile accident.   BCRR and the Houston running community have really reached out to Eddie and his family during this difficult time and many have made the trip to Austin to visit him.   Lisa Foronda has been raising money to help with Eddie's medical expenses and to cover travel expenses for his mother and brother in Austin while he recovers.  So far she has raised nearly $12,000.    You can send a PayPal donation to https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/send-money-online and use the recipient email of edrod.fund@gmail.com.

BCRR Double-Headers

Two BCRR Members excelled in "Double Headers" the weekend of April 10-11, 2010.

- Carlye Graydon set a new 5K PR (20:21) and was 1st AG in the Bellaire Trolley Run on Saturday and the next day took 1st Overall Master Female (2:33:19) in her 1st Olympic Distance Triathlon (Gateway Olympic Tri). Wow- talk about on fire!

- Bonnie Jo Barron took 4th place in her AG at the Trolley Run (21:53) and the next day was 2nd overall Master Female at Angie's Crazy Half-Marathon (1:41:00). Bonnie is shown with Bernard Castro (right) who also ran the Half-Marathon and was 6th AG. (1:37:12). Awesome!

BCRR Top Gun a Tight Race

Rob Walter's performance in the HMSA 25K on Sunday inched him closer to Jay Hendrickson in the race for BCRR's male "Top Gun" award. The Top Gun award is given annually to the best age graded performance in a HARRA race. Both Rob and Jay won their respective age groups in Sunday's middle leg of the HARRA Marathon Warm-Up Series. Rob's time of 1:39:43 translates to an age graded percentage of 78.89 an improvement of 0.47% over his performance in the half marathon.

Jay's time of 1:47:03 was aged graded at 78.13%, but his performance in the half marathon of 1:28:30 came out at an aged graded percentage of 79.02. How close it that? If Rob had run the 25K just 11 seconds faster (or about 0.7 sec per mile), he would be slightly ahead of Jay.

Also, in case you are wondering, Anna Helm, who blistered the half marathon in 1:30:18 leads all BCRR women in the Top Gun competition with a rating of 76.61.

We have many more races to follow and it will be interesting to track the race between Jay and Rob through next spring.