BCRR Update: Jan. 20 - 26, 2025

 

Greetings Bayou City Road Runners The Word from the Bird

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In This Newsletter: ­   Congratulations Runners!   Thank You Volunteers!   Monday - Mellow Monday - CANCELED!   Wednesday - Valhalla Medal Showoff! (weather permitting)   Friday: Happy Hour - Patterson Park!   SAVE THE DATE: February Events!   ­

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MELLOW MONDAY CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER ADVISORY Stay Warm and Safe!

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Well Done Everyone!

Congratulations to all who toed the line at one of the Houston Marathon Weekend races! There were some great performances in the face of some challenging conditions. Hope to get full list of all BCRR runners in a future newsletter.    Thank you to all who volunteered this weekend. BCRR members helped at multiple key positions to make the events go smoothly. Special thanks to Bob Thompson for taking over the Mile 20 BCRR Hoopla Station and water stop for Susan Cita this year. Thanks to Joe and Hope Sellers, John Phillips, and Joel DuBois for their leadership roles in organizing the course and water stations; to Ron Morgan, Anna Helm, Michael Ayala and others for volunteering on the course; to everyone who volunteered at the Expo in the HARRA booth (Chad Holmes, Hans Wong, Kathi Mahon, Anna Helm, LaTasha Gary, Suzy Seeley, Michelle Wolpert, Ron Morgan, Theresa Pearsall), Legacy Booth (June Harris & others), Hospitality Booth (Dave Piper, Ally Serrao), or elsewhere.    Special thanks to Sue Leone and Alan Svoboda for once again throwing a terrific post -race party at their home. Thanks to all who helped: Chuck Bracht, Cheryl Verlander, Edward Fras, and others who helped prepare the delicious food!   (Apologies if unintentionally someone left out!) ­

BCRR THIS WEEK:  🏃🏃‍♀️Monday 7PM: Mellow Monday. Memorial Park Tennis Center. CANCELED!!   🏃🍺 Wednesday 6:30PM:  Wednesday Night Run from First Christian Church. Valhalla social afterwards. Wear your race medal! (dependent on weather and Valhalla schedule - check our Facebook page for updates).   😊🕖 Friday: Happy Hour 6:30PM: Patterson Park, 2205 Patterson Street, Houston, TX 77007.    🏃🏃‍♀️ Sunday 6:30AM: BCRR Long Run: Memorial Park Tennis Center.

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday This Week:   1/20 Tom Bongiorno 1/21 Beverly Handy 1/22 CJ Claverie 1/23 Daniel Kenworthy (NAG*) 1/23 Madeline Schulz (NAG*) 1/25 John Phillips (NAG*) 1/26 Tracey Priem   *NAG = New Age Group   ­

SAVE THE DATE: February Events

February is a very busy month for BCRR with two HARRA Series Races and two volunteer events scheduled.    Saturday, February 15, 2025: John Eikenburg Law Week 8K (HARRA Series Race)   Sunday, February 16, 2025: Rockets Run 5K (BCRR Volunteer Opportunity)*   Saturday, February 22, 2025: Bayou City Classic 10K/5K (HARRA Series Race)   Sunday, February 23, 2025: Darling Dash (BCRR Volunteer Opportunity)*   *BCRR has been volunteering for The Rockets Run and the Darling Dash for many years. We provide needed course support on race day. We truly appreciate everyone who gives of their time to help out on these races. These are revenue-generating activities that allow us to subsidize our member events.    A volunteer sign up sheet will be made available next week.

­ Happy Hour Happy Hour this week will be at Patterson Park, 2205 Patterson Street, Houston, TX, 77007, Friday at 6:30PM.   Scheduling Note: Due to competing circumstances in the next few weeks, Happy Hours are being scheduled around conflicting events. For example, we canceled last week's happy hour due to marathon and will have one this week instead. We are not scheduling on Valentines Day (Feb 14th) or the day before the Bayou City Classic (Feb 21st) because many of us are volunteering/running that race. The happy hours will resume the every-other-week schedule on March 14th. ­ Sunday Hydration Support Long Runs will resume this Sunday!                                             🥛🥛🥛   Who likes water during the Sunday long runs? Our Sunday morning hydration team could use a your help. Please contact Loris at Loris0105@yahoo.com for more information on how to volunteer!

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Weekly Club Runs

Mellow Monday 7 pm at Memorial Park Tennis Center (on trail in front of Center) for a 3 mile casual paced run around the Park and dinner to follow	Wednesday Run 6:30 pm at First Christian Church for a 3-6 mile run around Rice University and Hermann Park followed by drinks at Valhalla	Friday Speedwork 5:30 am at Memorial Park Running Center. Contact Peter Griffiths for more info	Sunday Long Run 6:30 am at Memorial Park Tennis Center (on trail in front of Center) for a 10-12 mile supported run w/ water at 2 locations followed by breakfast at Whole Foods in Montrose (701 Waugh Dr Houston, TX 77019)

BCRR Update: Jan. 13 - 19, 2025

 

Happy Marathon Week Bayou City Road Runners The Word from the Bird

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In This Newsletter: ­ Member News!   Thursday: Pasta Party!    Friday - Saturday: Houston Marathon Expo!   Sunday: Marathon Day! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!   BCRR HOOPLA Station - looking for a few good volunteers!   BCRR Post-Marathon Party!   SAVE THE DATE: February Events!   ­

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MEMBER NEWS!

BCRR Invited Local Elites

Congratulations to Allyson Serrao and Avi Moss, who once again have achieved Invited Local Elite Status from the Chevron Houston Marathon for their performances in the HMSA 25k and Andy Stewart’s 30k, respectively.   Look for them in the course. Ally is running the half marathon and Avi the full.   Good luck! ­ Annual GRB Long Run - Sunday  We had a great turnout for the GRB run on Sunday! We didn't let a little intermitent drizzle deter us from the experience of running the the last few miles of the Houston Marathon/Half-Marathon course.

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Beverly Handy Completes 20th Goofy & 16th Dopey Challenge

Longtime members Beverly and Dexter Handy have been competing at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend for many years. This weekend, Beverly completed her 20th Goofy Challenge (the Half and Full Marathon) and her 16th Dopey Challenge (5K, 10K, Half, & Full Marathon). Dexter has completed these events many times himself, but was chief cheerleader this time.   Congratulations Beverly! (photo: D. Handy)

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BCRR THIS WEEK:  🏃🏃‍♀️Monday 7PM: Mellow Monday. Memorial Park Tennis Center. (Dinner after!)   🏃🍺 Wednesday 6:30PM:  Wednesday Night Run from First Christian Church. Valhalla social afterwards.   🍜 Thursday 6:15PM: HARRA Pre-Marathon Pasta Party. Social Beer Garden HTX, 3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004Houston, Texas 77006 (see details below)   Friday: No Official BCRR Happy Hour. Check BCRR Facebook page for potential  "unofficial" meetups.    Friday - Saturday: Houston Marathon EXPO: GRB.  On Saturday 10-11:30AM. - BCRR will be spotlighted at the HARRA Booth! Stop by and help promote the club!   Sunday: Chevron Houston Marathon/Aramco Half Marathon:   Pre-Race: Meet inside GRB before 6AM for last minute planning, group photo, and camaraderie. Look for us (some of us in purple or BCRR logos) gathering together sort of near the Legacy Runners' photo opt spot in GRB at Hall B. Check BCRR Facebook group page for location and last second updates. GROUP PHOTO AT 6AM   During Race:  Clothes drop locations on the Marathon course: Chuck and Cheryl's House on Mandell Street just after the turnoff from Bissonnnet. (mile 8) Susan Cita's BCRR Hoopla Station (mile 20). Clothes drop locations on the Marathon course: Hope Seller's Hoopla Staion at Bissonnett & Montrose (mile 8)   Discarded clothing may be recovered at the post-race party at Sue and Alan's house.    Post-Race: PARTY: Meet at Sue Leone and Alan Svoboda's house (see weekly email or contact houstonbcrr@gmail.com) for their annual epic post-race party, starting at approx. 11:00 AM, and featuring a heated swimming pool (bring a towel), a large Jacuzzi, NFL games on multiple TVs, hot showers (bring your own towel), and a buffet of GREAT food. All this and an assortment of "liquid refreshments". Cost is $10 per person for BCRR members, and $15 per person for non-members/guests (cash or Venmo accepted).   See More Detailed BCRR Marathon Day Information HERE.

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Pre-Marathon Pasta Party - Jan. 16

We are once again partnering with the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) and a number of other running clubs (BARC, Striders, City Centre Running Club, and Houston Fit) in a community-wide carbo-loading party.  This low-cost event is designed to be inclusive and affordable, welcoming all members of the Houston running community to come together before the Chevron Houston Marathon Weekend.    There will be giveaways and special prizes including these race entries: Bayou City Classic 10k & 5k • Bayou Bash Relay • Alex's 5k • The Woodlands Marathon • Space City 10 Miler• The Nick Gary Foundation 5k • Texas Bud Heatwave • LoneStar Stampede • HMSA Houston 25k • Coach Andy Stewart's 30k • HBA Fun Run 8k • Bellaire Trolley Run 5k • Poppy's Run for Life 5k • USA Fit Marathon.   DETAILS: WHAT: HARRA Pre-Marathon Pasta Party WHEN: Thursday, January 16, 2024, 6:15-8:45PM WHERE: Social Beer Garden HTX, 3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004 HOW MUCH:  HARRA members* and students: $15 ($10 off) BCRR (but not HARRA member): $20 ($5 off) Use code BCRR at checkout non-HARRA members: $25   *You get the HARRA discount automatically when you log in to The Driven while registering. TIP: If you have forgotten your HARRA username and/or password, first try to login to your HARRA account on the HARRA home page and follow the prompt to resent your credentials. contact houstonbcrr@gmail.com if you have any issues.   The ticket for admission includes a catered pasta dinner from Lasagna House (meat and vegetarian options), bread, salad, desert and non-alcoholic beverages and beer.   This will be a great opportunity for harmonization with others in our Houston running community! Importantly, we will have fun, make new friends and showcase what our great club has to offer!    Please sign up soon so we know how much food to order!  PASTA PARTY SIGNUP

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BCRR Mile 20 HOOPLA Station: Calling All Volunteers!

Susan Cita's Mile 20 Hoopla Station is where EVERYONE wants to volunteer on Marathon Day!    Susan will be out of town this year, but Bob Thompson and John Phillips will continue the tradition!   Register with the Marathon for an official Hoopla position. Susan set up specific BCRR spots which will allow BCRR volunteers to get the virtual goodie bag swag and shirt.   Of course, Mile 20 volunteers get full access to the race day hospitality (snacks and "beverages") provided to all the runners.   Importantly, you will have fun, make new friends and showcase what our great club has to offer!    Click on the button below (or cut and paste https://bit.ly/3Wb3gvh) and use password: BCRR

BCRR HOOPLA SIGNUP

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Post-Marathon Party - Sunday Jan 19

Meet at Sue Leone and Alan Svoboda's house (326 Terrace Dr, Houston, TX 77007) for their annual epic post-race party, starting at approx. 11:00 AM, and featuring a heated swimming pool (bring a towel), a large Jacuzzi, NFL games on multiple TVs, hot showers (bring your own towel), and a buffet of GREAT food. All this and an assortment of "liquid refreshments". Cost is $10 per person for BCRR members, and $15 per person for non-members/guests (cash or Venmo accepted).    If you would like to volunteer, contact Alan at svobodeaux007@gmail.com.

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday This Week:   1/15 Thomas Helm  1/15 Cindy Featherston 1/16 Maggie Kirkpatrick 1/17 Steve Davis   ­

SAVE THE DATE: February Events

February is a very busy month for BCRR with two HARRA Series Races and two volunteer events scheduled.    Saturday, February 15, 2025: John Eikenburg Law Week 8K (HARRA Series Race)   Sunday, February 16, 2025: Rockets Run 5K (BCRR Volunteer Opportunity)*   Saturday, February 22, 2025: Bayou City Classic 10K/5K (HARRA Series Race)   Sunday, February 23, 2025: Darling Dash (BCRR Volunteer Opportunity)*   *BCRR has been volunteering for The Rockets Run and the Darling Dash for many years. We provide needed course support on race day. We truly appreciate everyone who gives of their time to help out on these races. These are revenue-generating activities that allow us to subsidize our member events.    A volunteer sign up sheet will be made available next week.

­ Happy Hour No Happy Hour this week. Official Happy Hours will resume after the marathon.   ­ Sunday Hydration Support Thank you to Steve Hasson and Kathi Mahon for setting out the water and Gatorade for The GRB Run this weekend.                                             🥛🥛🥛   Who likes water during the Sunday long runs? Our Sunday morning hydration team could use a your help. Please contact Loris at Loris0105@yahoo.com for more information on how to volunteer!

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Weekly Club Runs

Mellow Monday 7 pm at Memorial Park Tennis Center (on trail in front of Center) for a 3 mile casual paced run around the Park and dinner to follow	Wednesday Run 6:30 pm at First Christian Church for a 3-6 mile run around Rice University and Hermann Park followed by drinks at Valhalla	Friday Speedwork 5:30 am at Memorial Park Running Center. Contact Peter Griffiths for more info	Sunday Long Run 6:30 am at Memorial Park Tennis Center (on trail in front of Center) for a 10-12 mile supported run w/ water at 2 locations followed by breakfast at Whole Foods in Montrose (701 Waugh Dr Houston, TX 77019)