Thursday, January 30, 2014

Saturday Session + BRS Calendar reminder!

BRS 2014 mantra: Commitment & Challenge



Let's start your 2014 challenge quest by going off road for our Saturday Run. Its an opportunity to ease into trail running, with some single track, scenic route, fire trails and a few hills.

Saturday Session

We have been there once before and loved it, so lets head back to the Enoggera Reservoir for a Trail run!!!
Don't be worried about falling behind or getting lost! We will ensure the group stays together by looping back at every intersection and pairing up! Everyone is challenged, everyone has fun!!

Where: Meet outside the Brisbane Forest Information Centre Carpark, Off Mt Nebo Road
Map reference http://goo.gl/maps/zfdL3  
Approx 11km from CBD 
Approx 2km from the corner of Settlement Road and Waterworks Road (the Petrol Station).

Look for this sign similar to this. 


What: a 11km circuit on varying terrain! We will start a second loop out and back depending on how we are going for time!
Time: Meet at 6am to 7:30am
To Bring: where a water running belt if you have one, or a camelbak, or bring small water bottle we can carry in the pram. 
Cost: $2! 

We found a great coffee shop at the Gap last time, so we will head there for breaky afterwards! 

BRS Calendar

Don't forget to download your copy now....BRS 2014 Calendar

Put it on your fridge......decide what events you are going to participate in this year!

Circle them, highlight them...do whatever it takes to help you keep your goals and running promises!!

One of many exciting things to aim for is our Trail Running Camp starting Friday 30th May to Sunday 1 June! We are really excited about this one.

P.S. I have corrected all my trial running events....to trail running :-)

Happy Running

Renae & Matt 

Thursday, January 23, 2014

2014 Our BRS Calendar, On Tour, & Saturday...



BRS in 2014







BRS mantra for 2014 is:
COMMITMENT AND CHALLENGE!

In 2014, we are keen for all our runners to start...continue....or ramp up there commitment to health, running, and well-being in 2014! When you see our calendar, we have heaps of events to keep you motivated and committed to your running goals 

In 2014, we continued to be committed to using our coaching and BRS culture to challenge every runner to better their running, fitness and help them reach their life goals. In 2014, we want you to explore, test, and challenge your running, fitness and confidence at every opportunity. To help you, this year we will add a focus on Trail and off road running. It challenges you physically, mentally and your senses!!

2014 BRS Calendar

Our 2014 Calendar is now available on the website homepage, and the What's on page. 

Print it out, pop it on your fridge to stay in touch! 

Key things to look for:
  • BRS Social events
  • BRS Monthly Road & Trail Events - these are events we would like to participate in as a club and have a BRS presence! 
  • BRS CAMP is BACK!!!
  • BRS On TOUR - bring on the Whitsundays!


2014 BRS On Tour

This week we finalised our on Tour for 2014, posted it on Facebook and emailed all members. 

This year we are heading to the gorgeous Airlie Beach to participate in the 28km off road Whitsunday run! 
  • one of the most beautiful places in Australia (if not the world)
  • you get to enjoy Whitsunday hospitality & all it has to offer
  • you get to do it all in school holidays - catering for teachers, parents, and families!!

Read all about it here and get your EXPRESSION of INTEREST in by Monday 10th February to info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au 

Saturday Session

After these few days of rain....comes the heat again.
We are going to start and finish our Run from Southbank for a well deserved jump in the lagoon when we finish

Where: Meet at Streets Beach, near the Southbank, near the Surf Club Restaurant
Parking: Park in the Southbank underground carpark for $2! in after 5am out by 9am. Park in the middle near the pay station, and the exit will bring you out near Max Brenners and the stairs!
What: 1-1.5hr run, followed by a dip in the Southbank lagoon, so bring your towel! plus coffee and breaky for those who can stick around
Cost: $2

When: kick off 6am - 7:30am run 

Matt, Arn and I are really excited about 2014! 
We look forward to your continued motivation, commitment, and enthusiasm to join us on the journey!!

Happy Running
Renae, Arn & Matt 

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Saturday Session + Some Teasers!!!!

Saturday Session

With the hot weather again scheduled, lets hit the trails! They are shady, cooler, and so much fun!

Options: 
Matt will take those keen up and around Mt Cootha. 
I will take those with prams, or not keen on Cootha along the Enoggera Flats path, which is also nice and shady (and a little undulating!!)

We will finish off at Beans on the Green for AWESOME coffee!!

When: Saturday 18 January, 2014
Where: Meet at the Slaughter Falls Carpark, Sir Samuel Griffith Drive Mt Cootha
Time: 6am kick off - 7:30am
Cost: $2
What: see options above

2014 Teasers

It was Get Tougher in 2013!!

so what's coming in 2014....

We are finalising our 2014 BRS Mantra, our events, and our benefits!

We have been chatting with new BRS partners which is really exciting!

We have our new flashy BRS tent, which is going to see at least 1 event a month! 

We have BRS On Tour details, finalised and released next week!  

Stay tuned and GET EXCITED!!!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt


Thursday, January 9, 2014

2013 Wrap UP + Saturday Session

2013 - WOW what a year!

BRS and our runners have had a big year!! Here is an opportunity to reflect, remember, & celebrate our achievements!


February....it all started with a LAUNCH!
We had over 40 Runners attend to find out about our year that was ahead and all about our sponsors! It set the tone for the year to come!



March....it was all about PARKRUN!!
With your help, you provided a week of volunteers and a month of BRS sponsored Park Runs. Thanks to all who helped out!


April....it was all about our Beginner Group
This year was the first time ever we have run a beginner specific program on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings! April was all about running technique and confidence for their Graduation in May at the St Lucia Rotary Run.


May....it was all about our Tough Mudders
2013 saw our mantra of GET TOUGHER IN 2013 culminate with the start of our 13 week lead up program to the first QLD based Tough Mudder!  We conducted two goal sessions at Bellbird Grove to prepare out mudders for what lay ahead! Our weekly run and gym sessions were always tough, but rewarding!


June....it was all about BRS On Tour Phuket!
A small, gutzy group of BRSers headed to Phuket to complete one of the most humid events possible!! all finished in style with smiles on their faces and then enjoyed a relaxing holiday!


July....it was all about GOLD COAST Festival
Gold Coast Marathon Festival is always our biggest event of the year! We have over 50 BRSers participate in a variety of events over the weekend!





August....Tough Mudder Go-Live 
What an amazing experience! All our Tough Mudders were so well prepared hey blitzed the course, enjoying everything Tough Mudder had to throw at us! (well maybe not the Arctic Enema!!)



September....was all about Fast Track
For the third time, we entered teams in the Spring Fast Track Series!
BRS certainly excelled!!! Matt C winning fastest male in the series, BRS 1000s in Action won the 8km team event and BRS United ran away with the most improved team over the 4 events!! Well done!

October....was all about STUFF!!

1. We wished our two coaches Matt and Liss GOOD LUCK for the birth of their first bub!
2. We had the pleasure of getting a podiatrist on board for BRS - QLD Orthodics and Podiatry
3. We had our 5km time trial!!!!


November....was all about the GREAT Tent Raiser

On Saturday 16th November, BRSers, friends and Family rallied together for our Urban Orienteering event! Thanks to our sponsors and Matt's fantastic Orienteering organisational skills, the day was a GREAT success!! We raised $800.00 which we were able to use with our existing BRS savings to purchase our new RIPPER TENT!!!! we can't wait to unveil it this year!



December....was all about Mt Tamborine & XMAS Party! 

We tackled the Tour de Tamborine Event for the first time as a BRS Event! Our BRSers smashed the muddy, slippery 15km and 8km Trial runs....backing up Sunday for a road cycle or road run event!

A successful weekend and heaps of fun (despite the weather!)



We headed to the Fox Hotel for our Ho Ho Ho Homicide Murder Mystery! What a fun evening! Costumes and acting were outstanding!!!


PHEW..what a year and that is only a snippet!

We also 
1. welcomed MANY new BRSers to the squad
2. welcomed 3 new BRS babies, Tilly, Amelia, and Joseph
3. had 4 massive squad birthday dinners
4. participated in heaps of other events
5. PLUS continuing our 3 regular weekly sessions

MASSIVE thanks to all our BRSers for helping us making 2013 another success for us and for you!
You have all overcome your own obstacles this year to achieve your health and fitness goals!

Bring on 2014!! Calendar to be released shortly

Saturday Session

We are going to take advantage of the hot weather and cool lagoon......

Where: Meet at the Streets Beach Stairs, Southbank (near the Surf Club Restaurant)
Parking: Park in the Southbank underground carpark for $2! in after 5am out by 9am. Park in the middle near the pay station, and the exit will bring you out near Max Brenners and the stairs!
What: 1-1.5hr run, followed by a dip in the Southbank lagoon, so don't forget your towel! plus coffee and breaky for those who can stick around
Cost: $2
When: kick off 6am!

Resolution Run

Good luck to all our runners participating this Sunday in the Resolution Run!

See you all soon

Happy running
Matt and Renae

Thursday, January 2, 2014

HAPPY NEW YEARS.....Saturday Session

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Matt, I and Arn want to wish all of our BRSers a VERY VERY VERY Happy, Adventurous and Healthy 2014!!

We wish you all this and more......


2014 is going to be another great year for BRS and we can't wait to get you all involved!

We are taking a few deep breaths after an active festive season and reflecting on 2013 to bring you the BRS 2014 events coming soon.....

By all means email us your ideas for social and running events: info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au

We are looking forward to hearing about your goals for 2014!

Saturday Session

With 39 predicted for Brisbane tomorrow it is going to be a hot one, so I am sure we will need a post run swim.
Today make sure you hydrate ready to rumble for our Saturday run and swim.

Where: Meet at the Streets Beach Stairs, Southbank (near the Surf Club Restaurant)
Parking: Park in the Southbank underground carpark for $2! in after 5am out by 9am. Park in the middle near the pay station, and the exit will bring you out near Max Brenners and the stairs!
What: 1-1.5hr run, followed by a dip in the Southbank lagoon, so don't forget your towel! plus coffee and breaky for those who can stick around
Cost: $2
When: kick off 6am!

See you all then!!

Don't forget to visit the Whats On page for information on Twilight Festival 23rd March, and early bird rates!
http://www.brisbanerunsquad.com.au/WhatsOn2.php

Happy Running
Renae & Matt