Thursday, December 20, 2012

Saturday Session!

Wow, what a fabulous turn out to our last Quarterly Birthday dinner on Wed night! 40 BRSers celebrating another fantastic year! Thanks to the Ship Inn for your great hospitality as always. 



Details for this Saturday 22nd December - our last for 2012!!

Time:     6am-7:30am
Where: Meet at the New Farm Park Rotunda
What:   1-1.5 hour endurance run
Cost:     $2

Last New Farm Jan Power Markets for 2012!!
If you want any last minute xmas gifts or food.......Saturday is your chance!
Oh and post run treats and coffee too!

A BRS 2012 year in reflection coming soon..............stay tuned!!!!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt


Thursday, December 13, 2012

Reminders, Saturday Session, Resolution Run


1. BRS Downtime
We will be around most of the holiday season to keep you on track, with a closure of only 10 days.
There will be no BRS sessions from Monday 24th December to Monday 31st December inclusive.
We will be back in action Wednesday 02nd January 2013.




2. Quarterly Birthday Party

Thanks to all those who RSVPed! 35 sweaty BRSers will be chilling out at the Ship Inn this Wednesday night for our last Quarterly Birthday party and holiday drinks!!

When: Wednesday 19th December
Where: The Ship Inn
Time: 7pm after training

See you there

Saturday Session

Our endurance run this Saturday will take place from the Storey Bridge Hotel. 

When: Saturday 15th December
Time: 6am-7:30am
Where: Meet in the Storey Bridge Car Park
What: 1-1.5hour run followed by breaky at the Storey Bridge
Cost: $2


This week we will run towards New Farm/Teneriffe...mix it up a bit!!

Resolution Run Sunday 13th January 

Looking for something to keep you going during the festive season...why not aim for the Resolution Run.

This year it is an 11km run or 5.5km, Start/Finish - River Stage, Botanic Gardens, Brisbane 

When: Sunday 13th January
Time: 6.30am start - 11km, 6.40am start - 5.5km
Cost: $42/$32
Enter: http://www.active8change.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=15 

There is no BRS team set up for this one as you need to enter and pay at the same time to be a team!  So just jump on and enter today!!!

It is definitely familiar territory so give it a go!!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt


Thursday, December 6, 2012

Saturday Session, Holiday Happenings, Get Tougher!

Saturday Session

This Saturday we will head to the Regatta for our endurance run.
When: Saturday 8th December
Time: 6am-7:30am
Where: Meet opposite Regatta Hotel on bike path at City Cat stop
What: 1-1.5hour run followed by breaky at the Regatta
Cost: $2

Holiday Happenings

Well the holiday season has officially begun and so far it is has been great to see most of you maintaining your running and popping along to sessions!
Of course this is the season of holidays and xmas parties but it is also a perfect time to ensure you keep up your fitness! not only will you feel 100% for doing so, you won't experience the post holiday exercise slump and potential extra cheer in the form of kilos!!

BRS Downtime
We will be around most of the holiday season to keep you on track, with a closure of only 10 days.
There will be no BRS sessions from Monday 24th December to Monday 31st December inclusive.
We will be back in action Wednesday 02nd January 2013.

Quarterly Birthday Party
Our last Quarterly Birthday party will be on Wednesday 19th December and we will couple it with holiday drinks!!

When: Wednesday 19th December
Where: The Ship Inn
Time: 7pm after training

RSVP:  Wednesday 12th December to info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au



Brisbane Tough Mudder 2013

In 2013, Tough Mudder comes to Brisbane for the first time. For those of you who have not heard of it, a quick synopsis:

Tough Mudder events are hardcore 20km long obstacle courses designed by the British Special forces to test your strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses and half a million participants, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world. see www.toughmudder.com.au/ for more information.

When:      Saturday 17th August
Time:       8am (time will be confirmed 1 week prior to 17th Aug)
Where:    Location to be confirmed, but within 1.5 hours of Brisbane
TEAM:    You are invited to join the BRS Team, so enter to Get Tougher in 2013

ENTER NOW: Visit this link to join the team: https://www.raceit.com/register/groups/join.aspx?event=16564&id=7767860&group=273965
Team Password: brs123
Discount code: BrisVegas2013 (released last Tues & only if you enter by midnight 07th Dec $10 off )

Why not aim for a new goal for 2013.

To help you prepare, you might want to sign up for the BRS Tough Mudder Prep-Up: a structured 3 month lead up program commencing 11th May 2013, focused on improving your strength, agility, running, and obstacle skills! More information and costs in the new year. Training for Tough Mudder will also be a good compliment to your Gold Coast festival goals.

So Get Tougher in 2013!!


Happy Running
Renae & Matt