BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - May 27th to June 2nd

GOOD EVENING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!

*Sorry for the delay! Life got a little crazy!*

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BCRR Spring Banquet

Thanks to all who attended the BCRR Spring Banquet! It was a fun night celebrating an exciting year of running! Congrats to Theresa Pearsall for winning Queen of the Cookie Table!

Here is the Awards PowerPoint for those who missed it!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2019-2020 BCRR Board:

President: Christina Jones

Vice President: David Piper

Secretary: Andrew Young

Treasurer: Peter Griffiths

Members at Large: Sarah Austin, David Gaskin, Mikra Jalovcova, Mike Mangan, & Justyna Paczkowski

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Wednesday Night @ Valhalla

It’s celebration time!!! June Harris will be celebrating her birthday! And we will be wishing a Bon-Voyage to Sian Evans & Kern Hankins before they venture to the other side of the pond. You will be missed!!

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Bayou Bash Relay - Saturday, June 1st

The Bayou Bash Relay is RESCHEDULED for Saturday, June 1st. Please contact your Age Group Captain if you have not done so!

Open: Christina Jones – christinabcrr@gmail.com & Andrew Young – young.andrew.joseph@gmail.com

Masters (40-49): Christina Jones - christinabcrr@gmail.com & David Gaskin - djgaskin2013@yahoo.com

Senior (50-59): Lisa Thompson  - lisa@modernbb.com & Joe Lengfellner - thatsjoesmail@yahoo.com

Veteran (60-69) & Ultra (70+): Kathi Mahon - mahonmobile54@gmail.com & Mike Mangan - mikemangan41@yahoo.com

HARRA FAMILY PICNIC

After the relay - hang around and enjoy the HARRA Family Picnic! Complete with burgers, beer, and kids games!

**If you are unable to run - we still need volunteers for set up, road guards, and water station management!! Please email me to volunteer!!**

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First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast

Join us Sunday, June 2nd for a break from the routine by running along the Buffalo Bayou.

Afterwards, join us at Tacodeli  (1902 Washington Ave. D) - a Austin based taco chain serving a variety of… TACOS!!

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BCRR Membership 2019-2020

It’s that time of the year again! BCRR Membership renewal is due!  CLICK HERE to complete online:

·        Single Member $30

·        Family Membership: $35

·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members

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BCRR FALL TRIP!!!

Save the date for a fall trip to Santa Fe with BCRR!! We will be venturing to the Santa Fe Thunder Half-Marathon & 5K on Sunday, September 15th.  RSVP to the email for additional information!

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2019 HARRA Spring Series

Date	Race	Location
January 20, 2019	Aramco Half Marathon	GRB, Houston
February 16, 2019	Law Week 8K	Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
March 16, 2019	Bayou City Classic 10K	Houston City Hall
April 13, 2019	Bellaire Trolley Run	Bellaire City Hall
April 27, 2019	LP Run	Rice University Track
June 1, 2019	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! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

• June Harris - May 27th
• Patricia Halter - May 30th
• Claire Greenberg - June 1st

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour - True Anomaly

(Friday, May 31st, 2019) Join us at True Anomaly (2012 Dallas St) a new craft brewery in EaDO! See you starting around 6:30PM.

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 8th to May 14th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 

EXTRA EXTRA!! The latest edition of the BCRR Newsletter is LIVE HERE

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Summer Garage Sale 

Thank you to all who helped with the Garage Sale this weekend! It was a huge success – earning money to fund our relay entries and cleaning out some old treasures!

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 Bayou Bash Relay – Saturday, May 13^th

  

Next up for the Spring Series: The Bayou Bash Relay!! The HARRA club competition is extremely close, so BCRR needs a big turnout at the relay to capture the top spot! The club is covering the cost of racing for all members who are current with BCRR & HARRA. Race details can be found HERE. Your age group captains will be reaching out to you soon to organize teams:

Open: Christina Jones – christinabcrr@gmail.com & Andrew Young – young.andrew.joseph@gmail.com

Masters: Lisa Thompson - lisa@modernbb.com & Peter Griffiths - p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

Veterans: Christina Jones  -  christinabcrr@gmail.com & Alan Tillotson - alan.tillotson@hines.com

Ultra: Mike Mangan - mikemangan41@yahoo.com

 ***If you are unable to run, please contact Rosie to volunteer! - rschmandt@yahoo.com ***

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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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BCRR Spring Banquet

Wednesday, May 24th @ St. Arnold's Brewery at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for $15. This includes lots of delicious beer and food!

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

BCRR Birthdays:   

Happy Birthday to:

  

·        Gloria Majoney – May 10^th

·        Dani Carbone – May 11^th     

·        Anna Vargas – May 12^th   

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

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 Happy Hour – Poison Girl

(Friday, May 12^th, 2017) Please join us this Friday at Poison Girl  (1641 Westheimer Rd).  An eclectic bar with cocktails served alongside female inspired décor and pinball machines. See you there at 6:30 PM

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, May 14^th , 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. 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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BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - April 3rd to April 9th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 

Bellaire Trolley Run 5K – April 8^th 

The next race in the HARRA Spring Series is getting close! The 2017 Bellaire Trolley Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 8^th. 

To register and for more information CLICK 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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Save the date for the upcoming BCRR Events:

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

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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: Chloe Woods, Margaret Alfred, & Ryan Thowson! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!! 

BCRR Birthdays:   

Happy Birthday to:

  

·        Suzy Seeley  – April 4^th

·        Brian Periman – April 5^th   

·        Robert Chandler* – April 6^th   

·        Andrew Ditsch* – April 7^th   

·        Eliza Leggatt – April 8^th   

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

  

SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 Happy Hour – Art Car Ball

(Friday, April 7^th, 2017) Please join us this Friday at an alternative happy hour, the Art Car Ball (I & II Allen Center, 1200 Smith Street). Tickets and more information can be found HERE. It is an event full of costumes, dancing, drinks, & art cars!

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, April 9^th, 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. **Please note that in cases of inclement weather, i.e. thunder & lightning, Mellow Monday will be cancelled for safety reasons. 

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.

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