Thursday, December 12, 2013

Wraps Ups, Weekend, BRS downtime...

Mt Tamborine Wrap UP!

What a weekend!!
Saturday.....well as you can see below, it started muddy! from when we all arrived at 5am to the Mountain the rain was relentless. In true spirit, our 8 trail runners took to the wet track, conquering the 8 or 15km run. They braved hills, and plenty of them! slipping, sliding, but finishing all with smiles on their faces!

MASSIVE Well done to Hannah for coming in 8th overall and 1st female in the 15km event. Matt was in his element coming 13th in his category. Keeters came in 5th overall too in the 8.5km event!!

Great work to our muddy crew (who were also caught rinsing themselves in a drain!!)


Sunday
On Sunday we had even more BRSers taking part! Keeters in the 100km cycle (that finished with a 10km mountain climb!), Gill, Jan, Matt and Arn in the 25km cycle, Dom, Vicki, Natalie, Gemma, Renae, and Karen completed the 10km and Leandra, Will, Sean and Andrew tackled the 21km event. WOW what a scenic run. One of the best events I have done in a while. Quite tree lined streets, constant corners, hills, and clean air!
It was a pleasure to run and the event was quite well organised. I will definitely be back!!

It was wonderful staying up there for the weekend....and even better that a few others did too so we could catch up for some beer tasting at the local brewery on Saturday afternoon :-)


BRS Ho Ho Ho Homicide & Annual Awards

MASSIVE thanks to all who attended and the amount of effort that went into their costumes.
and HUGE thank-you to Matt too as if you saw the organisation that went behind it......you would be amazed he pulled it off!




There was certainly intrigue, bribery, lies, excitement and of course murder!!
Our Murder Mystery prizes were sooooo hard! but the elves, reindeer, and claus family voted:
Best Performance - Jingle (the victim, Pete C), closely followed by Blinky (Sam C)
Best Dressed - Blitzen (Michele Wh), closely followed by Mrs Claus (Renae)
Super Sleuths - Snappy, Rudolph, Cupid (Claire, Steve, Janet)
Money Bags - Postmaster (Jan)

Thanks heaps again for your enthusiasm and energy during the night! I heard it was a BIG one for some!!!

BRS Annual Prizes
We presented our annual prizes at the Party. Our very worthy winners:
Most Consistent: Jill M, not only for her attendance at training, social events, + BRS on Tour, but for her ongoing dedication to running!
Most Improved: Hannah F! she just keeps on going from strength to strength and getting faster and faster!! a few other mentions include Jenny R, and Amy Jones!!!!
Runners Runner: Willy T!!! definitely a well deserved winner of our People's favourite award!!! you are a consistent inspiration and training wouldn't be the same without your crazy smile and can do attitude

A MASSIVE year for us and all our BRSers!!! thanks heaps for another wonderful year of running, friendship and experiences.

BRS Downtime  

A correction to our BRS Calendar:
The last BRS Session is Wednesday 18th December and the first one back is Wednesday 1st January 2014!! closed from Thursday 19th - December 31st

Lets all start the year with a cruisey 1 hour run around the river on new years day evening!!!  












Xmas & Holiday Dinner
Another correction to the BRS Calendar......
With us and many others going away, we have decided to have the breakup dinner this Monday 16th December.
When: Monday 16th December
Where: the Ship Inn, Southbank
Time: 7pm after training
RSVP: to info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au

Saturday Session - OPTIONS!
This week we are giving you a few options!!!

When: Saturday 14th December
Where: Meet at Kobblers Cafe on the Corner of Morgan Terrace and Simpsons Road, Bardon
http://goo.gl/maps/jAthb
What: a Mt Cootha run with Matt, or a flatter run along the Enoggera path with Renae & Arn
Time: 6am-7:30am - followed by breaky at Kobblers!
Cost: $2!

PHEW!!!

I think that is it!

Happy Running
See you soon!

Renae & Matt




Thursday, December 5, 2013

Active Stride - Xmas Shopping time...Saturday Run

Saturday Session: It’s all happening at Active Stride
A message from Active Stride……..
Active Stride is increasing the range of Sports Instruments we stock, which includes heaps of parts and accessories to help you get the most out of your units, so this means we're reducing our focus on shoes and clothing. This means GREAT DEALS on SHOES at our warehouse!
This weeks Warehouse Deals:
- 25% off all Nike (including current GPS, Flyknit and Free ranges),
- 25% off all Zoot Triathlon shoes and clothing
- 25% off all adidas Eyewear

Active Stride VIP Bonus (which includes VIP clubs):...
- Buy any pair of shoes and receive an extra 10% of any and all subsequent pairs (additional pairs up to the value of the first pair, INCLUDES already discounted shoes, must show VIP card)

These deals last until 4pm this Saturday at the Active Stride Warehouse. Let all your friends and club mates know. Once we sell out, we've sold out. Don't let them miss out!
Here's a deal that'll make you want Christmas to arrive! Place a $500 deposit for a Garmin Vector (total price $1495) to arrive by 20 December and receive a FREE Garmin Edge 510. This is being offered for a limited time only, and stock will be allocated in the order deposits are placed. Order online, on phone or in store but order now! http://www.activestride.com.au/p-1304-garmin-vector-plus-free-garmin-edge-510.aspx
So this Saturday we will be running from Active Stride, Westend
Saturday Session
When: Saturday 7th December
Where: Active Stride, 15 Musgrave Street, West End
Time: 6am – 7:30am
What: long run, followed by Coffee, Yarps, and Shopping!!!!!! Why not finish with some Christmas shopping at Active Stride!
Cost: $2!
See you there!!!
 
BRS – Ho Ho Ho…its Holiday Party time!
Bring on our Annual Holiday and Birthday Party this Saturday night 7th December at the Fox Hotel.
I can’t wait to see the costumes for our Murder Mystery Party and to present our BRS awards for 2013!
See you all there!!!!
Renae & Matt
P.S. a Tamborine Wrap up to come.............