BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - October 15th to October 21st

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!!

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Houston Half Marathon & 10K

Get ready for the next race in the HARRA Fall Series - the Houston Half Marathon & 10K - Sunday, October 28th! For more details and registration, CLICK HERE!

Post-race party will be hosted by Paul & Sue Schulz (3030 Amherst St.) @12 PM:

• Open to all runners - whether or not you ran the half!
• Pizza for refuling!
• Pool for relaxing - with shower if you need to clean up after the race
• RSVP suggested but not madatory to: pschulz100@gmail.com

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Upcoming BCRR Fun - more details to follow:

• October 26th: Halloween Party @ Modern B&B - Costumes required!!
• November 10th: Rockets Run - Click HERE to volunteer!!
• December 12th: Christmas Lights Run @ River Oaks
• December 14th: Christmas Party @ Modern B&B
• December 30th: John’s Looooooooong Run

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Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K is a 3 weeks away!  

Alex's 5K  is BCRR's very own race and all the proceeds go to local autism charities: Avondale House, The Westview School, and Autism Speaks Houston.

To those new to the club, the race features an accurately measured (by our own official USATF course certifier Jay Hendrickson) flat and fast course, a Kids' K with awesome kids' activity zone (including our signature EggStravaganza Egg Hunt), $100 cash prizes for open and masters winners, an epic post-race party with food, drinks and Saint Arnold's beer.

Register HERE to run before Oct 15th to avoid the next price increase. Use code "BCRR" to get $3 off. We are also happy to have volunteers or donations. Donations tax deductible.

Race Details: Saturday Nov. 3rd, 8AM, MacGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun Rd

See http://alex5k.com/ for more info.

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Practice for the Tour de Bayou Series

Practice for the Tour cross country series comprises four (4) stages and happens every October after much anticipated after the Tour de Bayou held in the Spring.

The races are free and open to everyone, you just have to promise to be careful! They are cross country (not on pavement). Distances vary from roughly three miles to five miles. Houston Area Road Runners Association will provide water, gatorade and Karbach will sponsor some post- race carb replacement.

Fall 2018 Practice for the Tour: All stages are run on Thursday and start at 6:00 p.m.

• October 18 - Memorial Park Running Trails Center
• October 25 -Stude Park

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

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·        Jenna Lockhart – October 15th

·        Dennis Dwulet – October 16th

·        Mary Katheryn Campion – October 17th

·        Kathi Mahon – October 18th

·        Jim Knievel & Kay Stewart – October 20th

·        Raymond Verm – October 21st

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

Happy Hour – Poison Girl

(Friday, October 19th, 2018) Join us at Poison Girl (1641 Westheimer Rd), an eclectic bar featuring cocktails, female inspired decor, and pinball machines!! Join us starting at 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, October 21st, 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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BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE June 13th to June 19th

HELLO BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS – 

Bayou City Road Runner Dues 2016 – 2017

It is time to pay dues for the 2016-2017 season. Dues can be paid online HERE. 

·        Single Member $30

·        Family Membership: $35

·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members

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Run for a Reason Kick Off Party

Save the date for the Run for a Reason Kick Off Party on Thursday, June 16th. The celebration will be from 5-7 pm at the Memorial Park  Picnic Loop. 

Volunteers will be needed for set up and to help man the tent. Please reply to this email to volunteer! 

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Post-Sunday Run Yoga Class - June 26th 

On Sunday, June 26, Yoga Athletex will be hosting a post run, yoga cool down at Memorial Park. Meet at 8:30 AM on the Stretch Deck following your Sunday run and bring your yoga mat!

Yoga Athletex keeps athletes moving, regardless of their limitations, with responsive programming based in yoga, sports performance training and mindfulness. Our vision is to create a healthier life-long athletic community in Houston, from youth to adult athletes.

During our 30 minute session, we will give you the tools you need to stretch, increase mobility and prevent injury specific to long distance runners. Already working through an injury? Don’t worry, we’ll have modifications for you too! Because, we keep you moving! 

More information on Yoga Athletex can be found HERE.

In addition, we’ll have light snacks for you to fuel properly. We’ve partnered with Larrikin to provide all natural and handmade muesli & energy balls made here in Houston. Seriously tasty & free of refined sugar & artificial preservatives. Larrikin is a little taste of Aussie in Texas.

See you on the mat!

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HARRA NEWS

The annual HARRA Banquet and Board Elections will take place on Sunday, June 26th at St Arnold's Brewery from 6-9 PM. Your ticket includes a great buffet dinner and St Arnold's beverages. There will be the usual great raffle prizes and awards for runner of the season, club competition and volunteers. A great time to mingle with your brethren from our sister clubs! Best of all, celebrate our Overall Club victory! 
HARRA is picking up the tab for the open bar and online processing fee, so a ticket is just $35 today.   Get your tickets HERE 

Join or Renew your HARRA Membership today and save money!

Our "Running Year" runs (pun intended) from July 1st to June 30th, so now is a good time to join or renew for the upcoming year at early bird pricing. Take advantage of the $5 discount this month and sign up before July 1st! (and don't forget to renew your BCRR membership too!) Click HERE to renew your membership!

  

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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:

·         Rebecca Verm – June 13^th           

·         Jonathan Zwickel – June 14^th          

·         John R. Wacasey, Jay Hendrickson, & Rachel Moore – June 16^th             

·         Andrew Kenworthy – June 17^th           

·         Donald Brenner, Ragan Crowell, & James Tuscany – June 19^th

              

 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

  

SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 Happy Hour – Boheme

(Friday, June 17^th, 2016) Please join us this Friday at Boheme (307 Fairview St.) a great Montrose bar with an artsy vibe and wonderful patio seating We will meet around 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, June 19^th, 2016) 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 6:15 at Rice University (run leaves at 6:30 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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BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE: June 6th to June 12th

HELLO BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS – 

BCRR Awards Banquet Recap

(for those who missed last week’s email…oops...)

Thank you to all who attended the Awards Banquet! It was a fantastic night full of good food, great beer, and celebration of a stellar running season. The highlights include:

·        New Board Members Elected:

· President – Andrew Young

· Vice-President – Christina Jones

· Secretary – Jason Burris

· Treasurer  - Peter Griffiths

· Members at Large – Bill Lindsey, Ron Morgan, Katie Decker, David Piper, & Dan Bucci

·        BCRR is the overall HARRA Spring Club Champion!!

·        Thank you Lisa Thompson for 2 years of presidency!! 

If you missed it, the awards PowerPoint is available for viewing HERE. Thank you BCRR for another great year of running!

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Bayou City Road Runner Dues 2016 – 2017

It is time to pay dues for the 2016-2017 season. Dues can be paid online HERE. 

·        Single Member $30

·        Family Membership: $35

·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members

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HARRA NEWS

The annual HARRA Banquet and Board Elections will take place on Sunday June 26th at St Arnold's Brewery from 6-9 PM. Your ticket includes a great buffet dinner and St Arnold's beverages. There will be the usual great raffle prizes and awards for runner of the season, club competition and volunteers. A great time to mingle with your brethren from our sister clubs! Best of all, celebrate our Overall Club victory! HARRA is picking up the tab for the open bar and online processing fee, so a ticket is just $35 today.    https://thedriven.net/event.race_reg/eid/6054013568?

Join or Renew your HARRA Membership today and save money!

Our "Running Year" runs (pun intended) from July 1st to June 30th, so now is a good time to join or renew for the upcoming year at early bird pricing. Take advantage of the $5 discount this month and sign up before July 1st! (and don't forget to renew your BCRR membership too!)https://harra.org/ Click on "Join HARRA" or "Renew membership" links at the top right corner of the home page.

  

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Run for a Reason Kick Off Party

Save the date for the Run for a Reason Kick Off Party on Thursday, June 16th. The celebration will be from 5-7 pm at the Memorial Park  Picnic Loop. 

Volunteers will be needed for set up and to help man the tent. Please reply to this email to volunteer! 

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members Anqi Teng, Aaron Carver, and Ryan Brown. We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·    Steve Hasson & Lianna Menchaca – June 7^th           

·    Sean Mulroony, Caryn Honig, & Fred Steves – June 8^th          

·    Carol Schmidt & Jonathan Schulz – June 10^th             

·    Julie Walters, Jeremy Lankford, & Karen Williams – June 11^h          

·    John Walsh – June 12^th             

     

 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

  

SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 Happy Hour – 8^th Wonder Brewery!

(Friday, June 10^th, 2016) Please join us this Friday at 8^th Wonder Brewery (2202 Dallas St.) EDO’s greatest little brewery! They have a wonderful outdoor area and hopefully the rain will stay away! We will meet around 6:30 PM.

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, June 12^th, 2016) 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 6:15 at Rice University (run leaves at 6:30 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

 ******* 
Your BCRR Board!!! 
 
******* 
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