REEF Virtual 5K Returns to CHUM-2025 Edition

[McLOT]

I received some material in the post from REEF, so almost ready for REEF walk next Saturday 14th.
There may be some rain between now and then but should be clear by the end of the week I think.

 

[Atlantean]

We're inside of a week...

It's NOT too late to join us! See post at the top of the thread for details.

The current REEF registration fee is $65 and at this late date your materials won't arrive until after the event BUT, the $ goes to a good cause regardless.

OR...you can join us without registering and make a donation in the amount of your choice if you'd like. The $$ goes to a good cause to support the oceans we visit and love.

The weather looks relatively ok. 35-40% chance of rain but should be mostly isolated to the afternoon. I will update the weather forecast mid-week.

Have a good week y'all!

 

[Lakediver]

Made a recon trip out to Terry Hershey today.

Did 5k west of Dairy Ashford. Then did 5k east of Dairy Ashford. The former is a bit less scenic/serene but does feature a bathroom at the halfway point. The latter is a fair bit more scenic/serene but no bathroom along the way.

Did both in about 50 min or approx. 17 min/mi. Figuring we slow it down a bit, should take between 1hr 10 min and 1hr 20min give or take. Since we are a smaller group, thinking we can just decide as a group which direction/route based on if anyone figures they're gonna need a pit stop.

Both ways have plenty of shade to stop and have a drink of water and a quick respite as needed. PLEASE BRING PLENTY OF WATER, HAT, ETC. based on your anticipated needs. Will head to Hungry's for brunch after for those who are interested.

As for weather, the long range forecast is a bit mixed. The Weather Channel predicting partly cloudy skies with a 25% chance of rain. Accuweather calling for a 55% chance of morning thunderstorms. Will update every few days or so.

Now the sad news, especially you @McLOT...I didn't run in to any bagpipe players along the way.

Looking forward to it!

RE: the route ... the more shade, the better. Ellie doesn't do so great with the heat these days, and I'm guessing most of us don't either. We usually do our morning walks around 9 am, and it's already hot as hell by then.

Also, does Hungry's have a dog-friendly patio? I looked at the website, but I didn't see anything about a patio.

 

[McLOT]

I had lunch there on Saturday and there is a patio. Not sure about dog-friendly.

 

[Atlantean]

RE: the route ... the more shade, the better. Ellie doesn't do so great with the heat these days, and I'm guessing most of us don't either. We usually do our morning walks around 9 am, and it's already hot as hell by then.

Also, does Hungry's have a dog-friendly patio? I looked at the website, but I didn't see anything about a patio.

The bayou side of the route is fairly shaded. Pretty sure that Hungry's patio is dog-friendly but probably not inside. I'll call to confirm.

 

[Brambles]

Looking forward to Saturday, just to verify 8:45AM meeting time and everyone is planning to walk it right?

I want to run a 5k that day but I dont want to meet yall and then run off. So I am thinking Ill get there early, run my 5k and then meet and walk with yall. Jenna will be with me, so Ill need to consult that decision with her though.

 

[Atlantean]

You got it @Brambles! Looking to meet around 8:45am-ish in the parking lot with a striking out time of 9am. We are planning on walking as it'll give us a chance to chat and catch up without the heavy breathing. Hope to see y'all out there!

And we'll head to Hungry's right down the road for brunch thereafter if you and Jenna are game.

FWIW-if you decide to do the 5k run on the Dairy Ashford/Eldridge section, the wood/iron pedestrian bridge you cross right before coming upon Eldridge and the restrooms should put you right at about the halfway point to 5k +/-.

 

[Atlantean]

Weather outlook is improving!

IF the Weather Channel is to be believed, looks like Saturday morning will be clear of rain chances until 11am or so. Fingers crossed that it stays that way...

DM me if anyone has any specific questions. Or post here if applicable to the larger group.

Look forward to seeing all who join up on Saturday morning!

 

[McLOT]

Should be good.

See you there.

 

[McLOT]

The weather was looking a bit threatening at 9am but it passed, stayed dry, and actually ended up quite sunny.

Five of us walked >5km along the Terry Hershey Park at a pleasant pace for around 80mins to work-up a decent appetite. Brambles & Jenna had already completed their jogging, so our walk was just a warm-down for them.

The park was busier than I usually see (once it is baking hot) with plenty of walkers and cyclists, and thankfully no sign of mad karens looking for pipers. Quite a lot of wildlife on display with a family of armadillos and a rabbit at the side of the path, turtles in the bayou, and a banded snake crossed the path right in front of us. I didn't recognize the type or whether it is venomous.

We located to Hungry's on Memorial Drive for brunch where we were met by Heidi Ho. Decent brunch, particularly the bloody mary's.

Thanks to Atlantean for organizing this, and all in a good cause for REEF. My photos in the park were not up to much but lunch photo is here.

 

[Atlantean]

A BIG thanks to Jennifer, Jenna, Josh and Scott for joining our small but mighty 5k crew! And to Holly for joining for brunch!

I really appreciate y'all supporting REEF and the good work they do!

As Scott noted, we got pretty lucky with the weather for mid-June in Houston and we had a pretty good offering of curiosities from the natural world given our proximity to developed areas.

Thanks again to all of our participants!

 

[DeepGeek]

Great job guys! Shame to miss it.
I ended up doing s 5k in the drizzle round Crow point here. 58F! Startled a few wild turkeys who were having a slow morning in the street.

 

[Lakediver]

Thanks for organizing @Atlantean! It was a nice walk,and at least the heat didn't set it right away.