BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - December 17th to December 23rd

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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Flashback to BCRR Christmas Time:

Christmas Lights Run

The Lights Run was well attended with runners, furry friends, and stroller filled future BCRR members! The lights were stunning as usual!

Christmas Party

The Christmas Party was an exceptionally festive event! The live music was entertaining, the drinks endless, and the cookies - creative!! Congrats to Theresa Pearsall for winning the Cookie Competition with the Kolacky Polish Cookies!!

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Fort Bend KIA 30K - Sunday, December 16th

Congrats to BCRR Members for a strong showing at the 30K!! Next stop - Houston Marathon!!

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John’s LOOOOONG RUN –

Sunday, December 30th

This is the 18th year and the 3rd year for the new site at Sue Leone’s/Alan Svoboda’s Terrace Home (326 Terrace Ave. 77007)

This is open to all BCRR members and guests Start is 6:30 am from The Terrace House. It is a 21 mile single loop route with several ways to adjust the distance. More details to follow!

***We will need help marking the course on Saturday, December 29th - Please let John, Alan, or myself know if you can help. Thanks!***

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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 member, Joyce Holz! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·        Priya Pisipati – December 17th

·        Marie Hutchinson – December 19th

·        Claudia Verm – December 20th

·        Romuald Budiman & Jennifer Beierle – December 22nd

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Eight Row Flint

(Friday, December 21st, 2018) Join us at Eight Row Flint (1039 Yale St), an upscale ice house, serving rare bourbons, craft beers, and margaritas! Join us starting at 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, December 23rd, 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 7:00 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 - December 10th to December 16th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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BCRR Christmas Week!!

Christmas Lights Run

Wednesday, December 12th @ 6:30 pm - start at the Rose Garden in River Oaks

Join us for a special 4 mile run around River Oaks, featuring the festively decorated houses! VIEW MAP HERE Afterwards we will celebrate with drinks at Kenneally’s Irish Pub (2111 S Shepherd Dr.).

**There will be NO SUPPORTED Wednesday run this week at Rice**

Christmas Party

Friday, December 14th @ 7 pm – Modern B&B (4003 Hazard)

Join us at the Modern B&B for the BCRR Christmas Party! Cost is $10 at the door – which includes a signature cocktail, dinner, and a LIVE BAND!! FESTIVE attire is a must!

Bring your favorite holiday baked treat to compete for Champion of the BCRR Cookie Table!

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Fort Bend KIA 30K - Sunday, December 16th

 

The last race in the Marathon Warm-up Series is here - the Fort Bend KIA 30K. Join your fellow runners Sunday, December 16th for a triple loop course around the lovely neighborhoods of Sugar Land. Race details and registration can be found HERE.

** Please note, there will be NO SUPPORTED Sunday run from Memorial Park**

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John’s LOOOOONG RUN –

Sunday, December 30th

This is the 18th year and the 3rd year for the new site at Sue Leone’s/Alan Svoboda’s Terrace Home (326 Terrace Ave. 77007)

This is open to all BCRR members and guests Start is 6:30 am from The Terrace House. It is a 21 mile single loop route with several ways to adjust the distance. More details to follow!

***We will need help marking the course on Saturday, December 29th - Please let John, Alan, or myself know if you can help. Thanks!***

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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:

·        Cecilia Farias-Ruiz – December 10th

·        Cheryl Shaw – December 11th

·        Jenny Williams – December 12th

·        Claire Daum & Tina Reynolds – December 16th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – BCRR CHRISTMAS PARTY

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 - December 3rd to December 9th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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Striders' Longest Long Run

BCRR has been invited to attended the Striders' supported 21 mile long run in preparation for the Houston Marathon. It will be held Sunday, December 9th. Event details can be found HERE.

We will also have our traditional Sunday supported run beginning at Memorial Park.

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BCRR Christmas Time:

Christmas Lights Run

Wednesday, December 12th @ 6:30 pm - start at the Rose Garden

Join us for a special 4 mile run around River Oaks, featuring the festively decorated houses! VIEW MAP HERE Afterwards we will celebrate with drinks at Kenneally’s Irish Pub (2111 S Shepherd Dr.).

Christmas Party

Friday, December 14th @ 7 pm – Modern B&B (4003 Hazard)

Join us at the Modern B&B for the BCRR Christmas Party! Cost is $10 at the door – which includes a signature cocktail, dinner, and a LIVE BAND!! FESTIVE attire is a must!

Bring your favorite holiday baked treat to compete for Champion of the BCRR Cookie Table!

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John’s LOOOOONG RUN –

Sunday, December 30th

This is the 18th year and the 3rd year for the new site at Sue Leone’s/Alan Svoboda’s Terrace Home (326 Terrace Ave. 77007)

This is open to all BCRR members and guests Start is 6:30 am from The Terrace House. It is a 21 mile single loop route with several ways to adjust the distance. More details to follow!

***We will need help marking the course on Saturday, December 29th - Please let John, Alan, or myself know if you can help. Thanks!***

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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 member -Andrea Milbourne! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·        Deborah Touchy – December 9th

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Eight Row Flint

(Friday, December 7th, 2018) Join us at Eight Row Flint (1039 Yale St), an upscale ice house, serving rare bourbons, craft beers, and margaritas! Join us starting at 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, December 9th, 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 7:00 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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