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NOV. 2007 ISSUE (702KB pdf)

In this issue of The Bird are Breakers Marathon report by Eddie Rodriguez, Treadmilling in China by Bob Brown, 5 Reasons for a massage by Linda Cruz, Miss Piggie, Halloween at Valhalla and race results.

 

SEPT-OCT. 2007 ISSUE (756 KB)
BCRR Lingo by Mike Mangan, The Social Scene, Faces in the Crowd, The Mystery of the Estrogen Happy Hour by Lara Allen, BCRR/Finish Strong Sports Partnership by Eddie Rodriguez , Race Report: Miwok 100K by Mariela Botella, Another Running Debate by Bob Brown, HARRA Fall Series by Bob Brown, Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay, Virgos do Valhalla and MarathonKickoff Party, and Results from the Road... 

 

AUGUST 2007 ISSUE (640k pdf)

In this Word from the Bird: Bill and Esme's 100KM tour of Italy, Running debate, Linnie's Hog's Hunt, Mike Mangan's joys of old age, and Race Results with Pictures Galore..

 

JUNE/JULY 2007 ISSUE (970k pdf)

In this Word from the Bird: a PG-rated account of the Beach-to-Bay Relay Weekend in Corpus Christi by Kathi Mahon, What you need to do to merit an award at the BCRR Annual Banquet, Awards, Election and Race Results with Pictures Galore..

 

MAY 2007 ISSUE (678k pdf)

This Word from the Bird includes Esme's training for the 2007 "100km del Passatore", Richard's recap of the Hogs Hunt 25 K at Huntsville State Park, Candidate Profiles, Banquet Notes and Reminders regarding the Wednesday May 30th BCCR Annual Banquet, and notes from the Prez.......

 

APRIL 2007 ISSUE (709k pdf)

Bob Brown lists reasons to go to New Orleans for a 10k, Esme Fantozzi trains for a 100K; The Prez explains a dues increase; Michelle "Tuoty" Wolpert is written about; Results from the Road, And more......

 

MARCH 2007 ISSUE (578k pdf)

Running the Bayous of Houston and Up Into the British Fells, by Mark Holland, MIss Piggy gives advice on waiting in line, race reports and more.....

 

FEBRUARY 2007 ISSUE (605K pdf)

The Ghost Town 38.5 Mile Run by Michelle Wolpert, BCRR Year in Review 2020, in hindsight by Bob Brown, the 40th Anniversary of the Lone Star Hiking Trail, a Race Report on the Rocky Raccoon 100 and 50 Mile Endurance Runs by Joe Prusaiti, and more.....

 

JANUARY 2007 ISSUE (629K pdf)  

Deborah Touchy recounts her first marathon in Athens Class Marathon or Bust? Miss Piggy  brushes off Mr. Bushy Eyebrows.  Results from the Road from OUterbank NC to Willis, TX.  Milo Hamilton meets Rosie; and more.......


DECEMBER 2006 ISSUE (594k pdf)
An "Unexpected" Race Report By Esme Fantozzi, 8th Annual John Phillips's 21 Mile Training Run, Here's a Novel Idea by Mike Mangan, Results from the Road..., Monkey Time by Terry Fanning and more….

NOVEMBER 2006 ISSUE (602k pdf)
Now I Know why Phidippides Died by Bob Brown,  IAAF Policy on Fluid Replacement,  Race Results,  The Prez's notes, Coaches Corner,  and more...

OCTOBER 2006 ISSUE (628k pdf)
Shin Splints and the Runner by Dr. Daniel Bourdeaux, Steamtown Marathon, Not a Second to Spare by Avi Moss, Race Results, The Prez's notes, Member Profile - Reid Koenig, Sunrise with Simon or the Naming of Mt. Bacon, And more...

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 ISSUE (1.2 mg pdf)
Another Lone Star Trail report, Musings from a Half-Marathon Specialist, Race Results, The Prez's notes, BCRR heads to Arkansas for some R&R, Simon's mind-numbing explanation of why he runs with the bulls, And more...

JULY 2006 ISSUE (1.2 mg pdf)
Ulsan Hyundai Climbathon by Terri Fanning, Financial Report Card by Michelle Wolpert, Chiggers Attack!! — Second Leg Trail Reports from Lone Star Trail (various authors), BCRR Soundbytes by Bonnie Jo Barron, Lots of Results.

JUNE 2006 ISSUE (970k pdf)
Are You a ‘Speedist’ by Irma Conran, GPS for the Lazy Runner by Scott Wonderly, 2005-2006 BCRR Award Winners, Soundbytes by Bonnie Jo Barron, Apocalypse Now on the Lonestar Trail, and Results from the Road.

APRIL/MAY 2006 ISSUE (692k pdf)

Dutch Treat and More By Mike Mangan, It's a Croc by Scott Bounds, Miss Piggy Recognizes BCRR Celebrities, BCRR Soundbytes by Bonnie Jo Barron, Board Nominees Write-Ups, Crosstimbers Trivia by Michelle Wolpert, My First 50 Miler (part II) by Kathryn Vidal, Member Profile - Eva Williams, Race Results.

MARCH 2006 ISSUE (584k pdf)
Let's Run a Marathon! By Mike Mangan, Miss Piggy Recognizes BCRR Celebrities, BCRR Soundbytes by Bonnie Jo Barron, Austin Marathon Notes from Avi Moss and Simon Brabo, Endurance Training 101 by Cindy Hauss M. Ed, My First 50 Miler (and it's all Michelle's Fault!) -part I- by Kathryn Vidal, Member Profile Deborah Touchy, and Lots of Results.

JAN/FEB 2006 ISSUE (787k pdf)
Special Hometown Marathon Issue: Marathon Musings from Club Members, Sunmart Soul Searching by Michelle Wolpert, Miss Piggy Talks Some Sense into a Too-Tight BCRRer, Running Resolutions, Star Runners, HARRA Spring Races Announced, Bandera 50k: The Wierd and the Wonderful by Michelle Wolpert, Tanglewood Trash Christmas Story by Rosie Schmandt, and New Member Profile (Todd Abbott)


DECEMBER 2005 ISSUE (716k pdf)
And I thought I Knew English by Mike Mangan, The Perks of Passing Out by Elizabeth Gentry, The Festival of Pain by John Crowther, Miss Piggy Addresses a Murky Hot Tub

NOVEMBER 2005 ISSUE (652k pdf)
Half as Good as the Whole by Bonnie Jo Barron, What Motivates You to Run When Your Really Don't Feel Like Stepping Out the Door (poll), BCRR New Member Profile: Elizabeth Gentry, Miss Piggy Addresses the "Testosterone" Thing, No Cure for Sciatic Pain? Think Again by Daniel Boudreaux, DC

OCTOBER 2005 ISSUE (605k pdf)
GEER 50K...Once is Enough by Michelle Wolpert, Dr.George Sheehan: The Greatest Visionary Ever by Daniel Boudreaux, DC, National Excitement Coming to Houston by Steve Shepard, Highlights from the Halls of HARRA by Eddie Rodriguez, Miss Piggy Addresses Thinness, and Back Page Tidbits.

SEPTEMBER 2005 ISSUE (600k pdf)
Double Your Fun by Geoffrey Pierce, Inaugural Shipboard 10k by Cheryl Verlander, Eastex Trail Group Rides Again by Hank Kastner, Highlights from the Halls of HARRA by Eddie Rodriguez, Know Your Team Captain, New BCRR Clothing Available, Miss Piggy Addresses Greeting Etiquette on the Trails.

AUGUST 2005 ISSUE (696k pdf)
A Great Find: Lost Souls by Carol Williams, Less than 7 Minutes to Spare by Kim Pilcher, Who's that Drinking our Powerade? by Rosie Schmandt.

JUNE/JULY 2005 ISSUE (1.2 mg pdf)
Welcome Your New Board by April Murphy, The Boston Experience by Hank Kastner, Miss Piggy Deals with Bodily Functions, Custom Orthodics: How, Why and When by Daniel Boudreaux, DC, Columbus Weekend Race Report by Hank Kastner.

MAY 2005 ISSUE (880k pdf)
Bucks for the Bird by Michelle Wolpert, BCRR Board Nominees Take the Podium, "Lemming Runner Issues" for Miss Piggy, Sports Injuries: Find the Cause by Daniel Boudreaux, DC, London Marathon Race Report by Hank Kastner.

APRIL 2005 ISSUE (780k pdf)
48 Hours and 140 Miles Later by Mark Fraser, "I want to run alone!" for Miss Piggy, 10 Laws for Remaining Injury Free Daniel Boudreaux, DC, Voter Apathy Alert, Corpus Relay Update, Target 10 in 70...Check! by Hank Kastner.

MARCH 2005 ISSUE (556k pdf)
Austin Marathon Musings, Right of Way Issues for Miss Piggy, Rocky Raccoon 100/50 Race Report, Tips & Tricks from our Members, Corpus Relay Update.

FEBRUARY 2005 ISSUE (1 mg pdf)
Lots of Marathon Photos, Houston Marathon Musings, Tough Questions for Miss Piggy, How Yoga Helps Runners, Marathon Prediction Pool Results, Tips & Tricks from our Members, Take Care of Those Feet.

JANUARY 2005 ISSUE (555k pdf)
Turkey Creek 2004: an Excellent Adventure by Hank Kastner, Tips & Tricks from our Members, BCRR Ski Trip: Are You In?, Rob Walters Linked to Balco by Bonnie Jo Barron, Dear Miss Piggy.


DECEMBER 2004 ISSUE (560k pdf)
It was a Howling Good Time by April Murphy, Tips & Tricks from our Members, BCRR Shining Stars, Halloween Fun Run Photos, Dear Miss Piggy.

NOVEMBER 2004 ISSUE (412k pdf)
Off the Beaten Path in Vietnam by Bob Brown, Where Have all the Back of the Packers Gone? by Bonnie Jo Barron, Dear Miss Piggy.

OCTOBER 2004 ISSUE (480k pdf)
The Race Across the Sky by Mark Fraser, Training Tips, Hitting the Trails with BCRR, How to Buy Beer at Valhalla, Crewing for Leadville Trail 100, Dear Miss Piggy.

SEPTEMBER 2004 ISSUE (628k pdf)
A Trail to Remember by Trip Norkus, Training Tips, Polling Question " What's the hardest lesson you've learned first-hand about running or racing?", Racing News from North of the Border by Bonnie Jo Barron, Chicago Distance Classic Race Report by Jay Hendrickson.

AUGUST 2004 ISSUE (716k pdf)
BCRR Rocks Grandma's Marathon by Hank Kastner, Training Tips, Runner's Injuries by Mark Fraser, Polling Question "What's the funniest/oddest thing a non-runner has ever said to you?", Capon Valley 50k Race Report by Michelle Wolpert.

JUNE/JULY 2004 ISSUE (620k pdf)
New Crew Steps Up to the Plate, John Wieser's History of BCRR, Interclub Fun Run Report by April Murphy, Prickly Pear Report by Michelle Wolpert, Poll Question "What's the craziest thing you have ever done while running?"

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