BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - November 19th to November 25th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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Fall Family Picnic

Thanks to all who joined us at the damp family picnic. Rain doesn't stop BCRR from having a bit of fun!

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Wednesday at Valhalla

Valhalla will be closed this Wednesday for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Instead, join us at Gingerman (5607 Morningside Dr) for a beer at the coziest dive bar in Rice Village! 

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HMSA Classical 25K
**THIS SUNDAY**

Now that it’s FINALLY cooler weather, let’s get ready for the next race in the HARRA Fall Series: HMSA Classical 25K - Sunday, November 25th.

 

Register HERE

*There will be NO supported Sunday Long Run. Please consider racing or supporting your fellow club members.*

Post-race party will be held at the Presidential Palace – 4010 Mandell St – complete with beer and food to refuel!!

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Upcoming BCRR Fun - more details to follow:

• December 12th: Christmas Lights Run @ River Oaks
• December 14th: Christmas Party @ Modern B&B
• December 30th: John’s Looooooooong Run

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2018 HARRA Fall Series

Date	Race	Location
September 29, 2018	Tornados Cross Country Relay	Stude Park, Houston
October 7, 2018	Space City 10 Miler	University of Houston - Clear Lake
October 28, 2018	Houston Half Marathon	Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
November 25, 2018	HMSA Classical 25k	Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
December 16, 2108	Ft. Bend KIA 30k	Sugar Land Town Square, Sugar Land
January 20, 2019	Chevron Houston Marathon	George R. Brown Convention Center, Downtown Houston

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·        Ron Morgan – November 20th

·        Lee Smalley – November 21st

·        Roger Campagnola, Scott Schepps, Jacqueline Flaherty, & Freddy Queen – November 24th

·        Irma Conran, Mason De Lapp, & Theresa Pearsall – November 25th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – 8th Wonder

(Friday, November 23rd, 2018) Join us at 8th Wonder (2202 Dallas St), a cozy brewery located in EADO! Join us starting at 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods - To return next week

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WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:

Mellow Monday- Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park at 7:00 PM. Runners who are interested should park on the east side of the parking lot in front of the softball fields off of the Picnic Loop. Following a loop around Memorial, we head to a dinner venue for post running fun.

Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday evening we meet at 6:30 PM at Rice University (run leaves at 6:40 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).

To park in the church parking lot, you need a BCRR bumper sticker. Please see Lisa Thompson for a sticker if you do not already have one.

Friday Speedwork (Memorial Park 5:30 AM): Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30 AM): Meet us at the Tennis Center (Old 0 Mile Marker) for a 10, 11, or 12 mile route around Memorial Park and through River Oaks. Immediately following the run, join us Whole Foods for coffee and conversation.

**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**

WORD FROM THE BIRD

See the latest newsletter here!  http://www.bcrr.org/news-archive.html

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Your BCRR Board!!!

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BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE: May 14th to May 20th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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2018 Bayou Bash Relay

Thank you to all who ran, volunteered, and cheered on Saturday evening!! BCRR represented strong with 18 teams! There were several age group awards. Now to await the final tally for the HARRA Club Competition.

Results can be found HERE.

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Joe Conway Memorial Track Meet

Join us Sunday, May 20th at 5 PM on the Rice Track for a track meet in honor of a long time BCRR member and running buddy - Joe Conway. Proceeds of this donation based event will be going to a college fund for Joe's children.

Featured running events include:

• 4 x 100 (Kids' Race)
• 400
• 800
• Mile
• 4 x 400
• 4 x 800

Additional event details can be found HERE.  If you do not want to run, volunteers are needed for time keeping and registration. Please contact: christinabcrr@gmail.com to volunteer.

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BCRR Spring Banquet - Wednesday, May 23rd

Wednesday, May 23rd @ St. Arnold's Brewery (2000 Lyons Ave)

Taps open at 6:30 PM

Tickets will be $15 at the door (cash or check) – this includes dinner from Lasagna House and beer!!

The Cookie Table is returning! Members are invited to bring their best baked goods to share! We will vote for the best tasting treat to receive an award!

You will also be able to renew your BCRR Membership at the Banquet:

·        Single Member $30
·        Family Membership: $35
·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members

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CALLING FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS!!!

Interested in helping support the club as an active member of the board? Know someone who could help this club keep growing and making an impact in the running community? Nominate yourself or someone to run as a member of the board. Positions include:

·        President

·        Vice-President

·        Secretary

·        Treasurer

·        Members at Large

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Colorado Half Marathon

Saturday, August 4th - The club will venture to Estes Park in Colorado for a half marathon! Race details HERE. Details and lodging to be determined. Please reply to this email to receive additional information as we are currently exploring options for lodging.

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2018 HARRA Spring Series

COMPLETE!! Enjoy your summer of easy running!

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members, Scott Moore! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·        Christian Boada, Milan Jamrich, & Miriam Werner – May 14th

·        Harsh Bhasin – May 20th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Truck Yard

(Friday, May 18th, 2018) Join us at Truck Yard (2118 Lamar St) Houston’s newest “Adult Playground” with beer, cocktails, food, and a ferris wheel! Please join us at 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, May 20th, 2018) Join us immediately following the long run for coffee and breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh.

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WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:

Mellow Monday- Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park at 7:00p.m.Runners who are interested should park on the east side of the parking lot in front of the softball fields off of the Picnic Loop. Following a loop around Memorial, we head to a dinner venue for post running fun.

Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday evening we meet at 6:30 at Rice University (run leaves at 6:40 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).

To park in the church parking lot, you need a BCRR bumper sticker. Please see Lisa Thompson for a sticker if you do not already have one.

Friday Speedwork (Memorial Park 5:30 AM): Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30 AM): Meet us at the O mile marker for a 10, 11, or 12 mile route around Memorial Park and through River Oaks. Immediately following the run, join us Whole Foods for coffee and conversation.

**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**

WORD FROM THE BIRD

See the latest newsletter here!  http://www.bcrr.org/news-archive.html

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Your BCRR Board!!!

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BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - April 17th to April 23rd

GOOD EVENING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 

It's Marathon Monday!!! CONGRATS to all the BCRR Runners at Boston on crossing the finish line!! 

Wear your Boston jacket proud on Wednesday & share your race day stories!

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LP Run – Saturday, April 29^th:

The 50^th Anniversary of the LP Run is here! The historical race will be run on Saturday, April 29^th. The goal is to run as many RPMs (laps) as you can in 33 ½ minutes. A special award this year will be presented to the club with the most miles run!

Registration and race information can be found HERE.

**BCRR will be organizing teams for the Bayou Bash Relay in May - Stay tuned for information!**

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Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon

This fall, venture to Willamette Valley for a weekend of running, wine, and adventure! The race will be Sunday, September 3^rd in wine country ~45 minutes from Portland. We are ironing out details for accommodations and logistics – Reply to this email to be included in further info! Race details can be found HERE

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CALLING FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS!!!

Interested in helping support the club as an active member of the board? Know someone who could help this club keep growing and making an impact in the running community? Nominate yourself or someone to run as a member of the board. Positions include:

·        President

·        Vice-President

·        Secretary

·        Treasurer

·        Members at Large

Reply to this email with nominations!

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Save the date for the upcoming BCRR Events:

BCRR Spring Banquet – Wednesday, May 24th @ St. Arnold's Brewery

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HARRA RUNNER OF THE SEASON

Congratulations to our HARRA Runner of the Season Winners for Fall 2016! Below is listed the Money winners and their respective categories. Please email Michella at treasurer@harra.org with your current address so she can send a check or attend the HARRA Banquet in June. Congrats Speedy Birds!!!

Women under 40 – 1^st Jackie Tobin & 3^rd Lauren Wilder 

Women 40-49 – 2^nd Lisa Thompson 3^rd Sherry Scott

Women 50-59 – 1^st Allyson Serrao

Men 40-49 – 4^th Alan McClain

Men 50-59 – 5^th David Piper

Men 60+ - 1^st Joe Melanson

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HARRA SPRING SERIES

Date:	Name:	Location:
March 11, 2017	Law Week Fun Run 8k	Sam Houston Park Downtown
March 18, 2017	Bayou City Classic 10k	Houston City Hall
April 8, 2017	Bellaire Trolley Run 5k	Bellaire City Hall
April 29, 2017	LP Run (33 1/3 min)	Rice University Track
May 2017	Bayou Bash Relay	T.C. Jester Park

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members John Keltie & Clark Courtright! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!! 

BCRR Birthdays:   

Happy Birthday to:

  

·        Robin Lowenkron & Roy Camberg – April 17^th

·        Catherine Brabston – April 18^th   

·        Robert Brown, Elvira Rondon, & Gregory Baker – April 21^st    

·        Lorna Greenway – April 22^nd   

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

  

SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 Happy Hour –

(Friday, April 21^st, 2017) Please join us this Friday at Wooster's Garden (3315 Milam St.).  A great outdoor bar at the edge of Midtown, with homemade Fireball, clever cocktails, and as always - craft beer. See you there at 6:30 PM

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, April 23^rd, 2017) Join us immediately following the long run for coffee and breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh.  

  

WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:

Mellow Monday- Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park at 7:00p.m.Runners who are interested should park on the east side of the parking lot in front of the softball fields off of the Picnic Loop. The goal is to increase membership and recruit new members with this new social event. Following a loop around Memorial, we head to a dinner venue for post running fun. 

Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday  evening we meet at 6:30 at Rice University (run leaves at 6:40 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). 

To park in the church parking lot, you need a BCRR bumper sticker. Please see Lisa Thompson for a sticker if you do not already have one. 

Friday Speedwork (Memorial Park 5:30 AM): Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@ bellsouth.net

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30 AM): Meet us at the O mile marker for a 10, 11, or 12 mile route around Memorial Park and through River Oaks. Immediately following the run, join us Whole Foods for coffee and conversation.

**Please note that in cases of inclement weather, i.e. thunder & lightning, group runs will be cancelled for safety reasons.**

WORD FROM THE BIRD

See the latest newsletter here! 

http://www.bcrr.org/news- archive.html

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Your BCRR Board!!! 
 
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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 p_griffiths@ bellsouth.net