Thursday, July 31, 2014

Sign on success & this weekend


Wednesday night was our first sign-on event EVER and I hope that everyone enjoyed it!!

Highlights of the night!

1. We had Matt from RechargeHQ come along and extend an invitation for all BRS members to $10 off 1 hr massages at ALL RechargeHQ locations (not just Kangaroo Point!). See www.rechargehq.com.au for a list of locations.

2. Shane, our Mizuno Rep came along with some Test Wear Mizuno shoes for our runners to trial during the session. He bought with him HEAPS of Mizuno giveaway t-shirts (wow that material is sensational!), thanks Shane & Mizuno

3. Bridget won a new pair of Mizunos in our new member prize draw - congrats

4. Matt W won a new pair of Mizunos in our re-joining member prize draw - congrats

5. Nick M won the Commitment Member of the Month winning a free 1 hr massage at RechargeHQ (winning the draw over Andrew and Lisa who were also in the running!)

6. Michelle W. won Challenge Member of the Month and was awarded a free assessment and analysis at Shoes Feet Gear

7. Jan G donated some great random prize draws...thanks Jan!

8. Everyone received their new BRS Membership Card! Please show your card when using it at Sponsor stores:
RechargeHQ
Shoes Feet Gear
Active Stride
Ship Inn

A great night of catching up, celebrating, and welcoming everyone for another year!







Missed the Sign-on!! Don't worry! Sign-up NOW!

For those of you who missed last night, we would still love you to become part of the BRS team for 2014-2015.

Existing Member Re-joining:
EMAIL: Please email info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au and I will ask you to confirm last years information and deposit $30 (single), $50 family of 2 into the BRS account
We will then provide you with a membership card and ask you to sign at form at the next BRS session.
Bank: CUA
Name: Renae Jones
BSB 814 282 
ACCT 31099466

OR

IN PERSON: see us at the next training session. We will get you to sign a form and please bring your $30 or $50 and we can give you your card on the spot.

New Member: 
Please complete the form here and follow the payment instructions.

Saturday Session

Many of our BRSers are participating in the Brisbane Marathon Festival on Sunday. However those keen for a 1.5 hour hit out, meet me at Southbank!!

WhereMeet at Streets Beach, near the Southbank 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!


Time: 6am for a 1.30hr run. 

Remember, you don't HAVE to run the whole time, choose a distance or time and go!! the finish time just means when you need to be back for stretching and refreshments if you want to join us. 

Finish Time: 7:30am

Cost: $2 for refreshments

Followed by breaky + coffee!!

Sunday - Brisbane Marathon Festival

We have so many of you competing in all three key events, even 4 keen marathoners!!

Meeting Point:
We will meet at the start of the race at
the Botanical Gardens Gates at on Alice Street at the intersection of Albert Street from 5:15am 
Spectators & supporters will then move to the finish line and meet you there!!

Happy to carry some stuff, but please don't load us up too much!!

Best of luck to everybody participating and DON't FORGET to collect your race packs in advance.


Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Saturday's Run + B2B + Sign-on just got bigger!

Saturday Run - Trail Run Daisy Hill 

This Saturday is a chance for another trail for all our BRS runners! Most of you have tried trail running now and really enjoy it, so we hope to see lots of you there.  

Where: Daisy Hill Conservation Park

When: Saturday 26th July

Time: meet at 6:30am for a 6:45am start (so you aren't starting in the dark!!)

What: an opportunity for some fun on the trails!! allow 1.5-2hrs

Coach: Matt Cooper has been doing plenty of training out there, he will be your coach this week. Helping you to navigate the paths and looping back to ensure everybody is enjoying themselves!! 

How to get there:
Daisy Hill Regional Park is easily accessed from Brisbane or the Gold Coast via the Pacific Motorway (M1). From the Gold Coast, travel north along the Pacific Motorway and take exit 24. Travelling south from Brisbane along Pacific Motorway, take exit 24 and follow the signs to Daisy Hill Road and the entrance to the park. 

Meet Matt at the Upper Carpark, just before you get in the Main Gate.. 

Here is a map of the reserve. 
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/daisy-hill/pdf/daisyhill-venman.pdf 

Here are the Google Map coordinates

Have FUN!!

Bridge to Brisbane, Sunday 7th September

If you are keen to run Bridge to Brisbane this year, why not join the BRS Team. Unfortunately there are no discounts or early birds for this event, but you get to feel like part of a team!!

Details are as follows:

entryDateTeam NamePassword
Bridge to Brisbane 10km event
http://bridgetobrisbane.com.au/ 
Sunday 7th SeptemberTeam Number:
46222
n/a
Bridge to Brisbane 5km event
http://bridgetobrisbane.com.au/
Sunday 7th SeptemberTeam Number:
50528
n/a

As part of the Whitsunday's lead up, we are focusing on participating in the 5km, then running back as we have the Nerang 20km off road the day before, so its an opportunity for a fast 5km, then an easy recovery 5km. If you are keen on joining us, please join up!!

If you are competing in the 10km.......go for it!!


Our sign-on event just got bigger!!



Mizuno have come on board for our BRS Member Sign-on event next Wednesday 30th July.

There will be:

Random Prize Draws of Mizuno shirts
A Mizuno Shoe Voucher for an EXISTING member who re-joins
AND a Mizuno Shoe Voucher for a NEW member joining up!! 

ALSO>>>>We will also be taking Uniform Orders, we will have some samples available to try on! 

Bring your friends for dinner and to hear about BRS and meet new friends!!

Details are below: 
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NEW MEMBERS + EXISTING MEMBERS!! 

Come one, come all!!!! 


SIGN-ON EVENT - be there! 


When: Wednesday 30th July
Time: 7pm after training
Where: the Ship Inn Beer Garden (bring a change of clothes, jumper, it might be chilly!)
What:

  • Sign-on to become a BRS member for 2014-2015 year (bring your $30 membership with you please as cash, there will be no eftpos)
  • Receive your BRS Membership Card to obtain our sponsor rewards
  • Update us on your goals for the upcoming year
An opportunity to chat with our sponsors about their products and services
a great chance to catch up with friends and meet new ones!!
PLUS
Celebrate the BRS member birthdays from July-Sept with dinner and cake! (please note: dinner and drinks are at your own expense (discounted) from the Ship Inn Menu).

No need to RSVP just be THERE!!!


Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Saturday Session + Members of the Month + Member Sign in EVENT!!

Members of the Month

Last Monday at training we were VERY happy to announce our June Members of the Month.


Commitment Member of the Month
We had one, very committed, consistent member last month.......the lovely Lisa P attended all June sessions!!  Congratulations Lisa and enjoy your free 1 hour remedial massage with RechargeHQ!!!

Challenge Member of the Month
A BRSer that is undoubtedly always challenging himself.....entering tough events, trying his skills at off-road running, constantly researching and applying himself to better his technique and running efficiency (and of course speed).........is NICK!!   Nick wins our Challenge Member of the Month and will be seeing our sponsors Shoes Feet Gear to collect his reward!!

It's Membership Time!!!

BRS membership works on a financial year basis from 1 July to 30 June each year. We also allow a grace period of July for members to keep paying $6 until all memberships are sorted.

This year, we are doing Membership Sign-on differently.......and hopefully a little bit more exciting!!!

MEMBER SIGN-IN EVENT - be there! 

When: Wednesday 30th July
Time: 7pm after training
Where: the Ship Inn Beer Garden (bring a change of clothes, jumper, it might be chilly!)
What:
  • Sign-on to become a BRS member for 2014-2015 year (bring your $30 membership with you please as cash, there will be no eftpos)
  • Receive your BRS Membership Card to obtain our sponsor rewards
  • Update us on your goals for the upcoming year
  • An opportunity to ask coaches about membership, how BRS works, social events, upcoming events, and of course discuss your running goals
  • An opportunity to chat with our sponsors about their products and services
  • a great chance to catch up with friends and meet new ones!! 
PLUS
  • Celebrate the BRS member birthdays from July-Sept with dinner and cake! (please note: dinner and; drinks are at your own expense from the Ship Inn Menu).
No need to RSVP just be there! 

Saturday Session 

When: Saturday 19th July

Time: 6am - 7:45am

Where: Meet at the Rotunda, at New Farm Park (note the markets aren't on, so parking should be fine)

What: a long run as long as you want it to be with the time we have. Your distance will depend on your current goals.

Breaky:  Lets try the new End of the Road Cafe near the city cat stop at New Farm Park.

After a week of hills, this is a chance to run some long flats!!

Happy training
Renae & Matt

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Saturday Sessions

Well we only have 10 weeks to go until our MAJOR Goal race of the year......
the 28km off road Whitsunday Run!!

So that is the major focus now for 23 of our runners and we will have adding a few more trail runs to our Saturday sessions. 

What else is happening?
In saying that there are HEAPS of running events to chose from over the next 3 months regardless of what your goals are, they are a great way to keep you focused and motivated leading up to the silly season. 

·         Sunday 20th July - Jetty to Jetty, 10km,21km
·         Sunday 27th July - Park to Park Ipswich, 10km, 21km
·         Sunday 3rd August - Brisbane Running Festival, 10km, 21km

·         Sunday 31st August - Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival, 10km, 21km
      Sunday 7th September - Bridge to Brisbane 10km
      Saturday 20th September - Twilight Bay run, 10,21km 

      These are all on the BRS calendar so check it out.

      Saturday Sessions 
a    
    Option 1 - Off Road 
Nerang Trail Running Series  
COACH: Matt
We have the next in our progressive trail running series at Nerang....12km this weekend

Start time = 6:30am. See you there at 6am for sign-on and warm up!


P>S. we are coming 3rd team overall!!! It would be great to have more BRSers participate to increase our rankings. If we win....we get.........pretty awesome 
  • awarded a perpetual shield (to hold for one year) and replica
  • provided with a hi-res image which will be available for download for every member of the winning team. This group photo will be taken at prizegiving at the last race meet on 6 September, and
  • showcased in a 2 page spread in Womens Running magazine in issue 17 at the end of the series.

Option 2 - Road Run SOUTHBANK
COACH: Renae

This week we will be heading to Southbank for our Saturday Run Road Run.

WhereMeet at Streets Beach, near the Southbank 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!


Time: 6am for a 1.45hr run. 


Remember, you don't HAVE to run the whole time, choose a distance or time and go!! the finish time just means when you need to be back for stretching and refreshments if you want to join us. 

Finish Time: 7:45am
Cost: $2 for refreshments

Happy Running
Renae & Matt 


Thursday, July 3, 2014

Gold Coast Marathon Weekend is here!! (& Sat alternative!)

One of our favourite goal events of the year is here!
5-6 July on the Sunny Gold Coast! 

What you need to know.....

Tent Location:

Keep an eye out for the BRS Tent!! You won't be able to miss it. We can't give the exact location, but somewhere in Mitchell Park, Gold Coast Highway, Southport. (between Southport fishing and dive centre and the toilet block).

Come and say hi!!!

Start Times: 
Come to the BRS tent before your event for a warm up, photo, and a psych up with your fellow BRSers!

Race Pack Collection:

We will be at the Tent from 5:45am Saturday and 5:15am Sunday. If you have not collected your race number from us this week, you can get if from us at the tent during those times!!

Bags: 

Please feel free to leave your bags / gear at the BRS Tent during your race. there will always be someone there during the events.

After Celebration: 

We have 33 RSVPs to our after run celebration at the BRS tent, can't wait!!!!
Please BYO any alcoholic drinks and glasses/plastic glasses for wine (we have them for softdrinks/ juices).

Gold Coast is a great event to simply cheer on and encourage your fellow runners, so please feel free to pop in on the day you are not racing and cheer our on our 45 participants!

See you soon!!!!!!!!

Saturday session
There is no formal BRS session due to the Gold Coast Marathon Festival.

However, Prestige Lifestyles is putting on another charity strength and conditioning event.

When: Saturday 5 July
Where: Waterfront Park, off Waterloo Street in Newstead
Time: 8-9am! 

From Sarah: Come and join in our final Charity Bootcamp to raise money for Youngcare!

"Youngcare is committed to raising awareness of the issue across the nation so that we can drive change and create real choices for young Australians and their families."

www.youngcare.com.au

ALL ages and ALL fitness levels! 

Bring your friends, family, and colleagues along and help us support this incredible cause! 

We ask that you bring along a gold coin donation (or more!) to go towards Youngcare. 

It's going to be an amazing morning - we can't wait to see you there!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt