Thursday, December 17, 2015

Gold Coast 50 Wrap, Bring a Friend Night & Saturday Session

Gold Coast 50km Wrap

This year the Kurrawa to Duranbah event was rebranded to the Gold Coast 50km. This was a key lead up event for us for the BRS On tour now only 3 weeks ago!

We had one competitor in the ultra marathon, Matt C who in his first 50km event, smashed the course and ran strongly to come in second 3hr 25mins and winning his age group.

We had several participants in the 30km event who all finished and finished well! Nick, Matt W, Andrew, Dan, Bridget, Irene, Janet, and Andy D. Nick came in first in his category. Well done all.

We had Will and Sean participated in the 50km relay running 25km each. We also had heaps of 15km runners using it as their half marathon lead up for Cadbury. Anita, Jill, Lisa, Jan, and Michelle Mac.

It was crazy conditions with all the rain, but it actually made for pleasant running.

A great event to finish the BRS year on a HIGH!!



This Monday night 21st December:
Bring a friend & Win, Holiday celebration & On Tour Singlet reveal!!

DON'T FORGET.........Monday 21st December if our annual holiday dinner before people start to travel and spend time with friends and family. 

This year, we want our holiday dinner night to be bigger and better than before........

SO IT'S BRING A FRIEND NIGHT!!


On Monday 21st December, bring a friend along to training and they train for FREE!! (you could go halves and have a $3 session!). If you can't make it, send your friend along we will make them feel welcome! 

Have your friend join us for dinner afterwards and they will go into the draw to win 2 months of unlimited sessions and you win unlimited sessions in January!

We will also have random prize draws of Mizuno Shoes, be giving our your new membership cards and revealing our on tour singlet design for Tassie. 

Now that is worth motivating a friend to come along, experience BRS, enjoy running and potentially give them the gift of fun and fitness. 

When: Monday 21st December

Where: Meet on the Beer Garden side of the Ship Inn

Dinner: The Ship Inn, Southbank

Time: *6pm training, 7:15pm dinner

* come a little earlier to introduce your friend and order your dinner to help out the Ship Inn staff. 

Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non members, OR your new friend is free.....or $3 each!! Please make this is a new person to BRS, not a friend who has come regularly in the last 12 months. 

We hope to see you there with your friends/family!


Saturday Session

This week is the last BIG run for our On Tour crew, half marathoners and our marathoners.

When: Saturday 19th December 

Where: Steps of Southbank Surf Club

Parking: park under Southbank closest to the middle exit near Max Brenners
NOTE: $2 parking starts at 5am - 9am

TimeOPTIONS!!


Option 1: 4:30am Marathoners 
4:30am: for 38-40km run (*remember don't park in the carpark as you will get charged heaps for being in before 5am!)

- ideal for marathoners 
- no coach

- there are heaps of options on where to run, so discuss it when you arrive
- due to the heat, I would recommend you run somewhere where you will have access to drink fountains or carry your own hydration 
- this is just about time on your feet, if you need to walk, take rests etc, GO FOR IT!  
- our last big run so test out your hydration, your nutrition, and even your race short, socks, and shoes. 

Option 2: 5:30am: half marathoners, long runners 

5:30am: for a 1:45-2hour run 
- ideal for half marathoners and anyone keen for a longish run!

- no coach

Option 3: 6am long run or 7am Parkrun
Coaches available at 6am

FINISH: all to finish at the Beach in front of the Southbank surf club for a well deserved swim at 7:30am

Breaky and chats to follow! 


2016 Events


Gold Coast Marathon! Team entries open! 


For those ultra organised and proactive, Gold Coast Marathon Festival entries are NOW open, from Tuesday 8th December!

To join our BRS team and take advantage of team spirit and 10% discount, you can enter at goldcoastmarathon.com.au using the following details:

Team Name: Brisbane Run Squad
Team Pin: BRS123

You will not be required to pay up front. Details of payment to follow
.

UQ Twilight Team entries open! 

A BRS team has been created for Twilight Half Marathon Festival on 20th March. 

Simply go to the entry page and JOIN AN EXISTING TEAM, search for Brisbane Run Squad. 

Happy Running

Renae & Matt 

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Give the gift of fun & fitness & Kurrawa Gold Coast 50 weekend

Monday 21st December: Our holiday Dinner and Your chance to give a gift of fun and fitness!

Monday 21st December if our annual holiday dinner before people start to travel and spend time with friends and family. 

This year, we want our holiday dinner night to be bigger and better than before........

SO IT'S BRING A FRIEND NIGHT!!


On Monday 21st December, bring a friend along to training and they train for FREE!! (you could go halves and have a $3 session!). If you can't make it, send your friend along we will make them feel welcome! 

Have your friend join us for dinner afterwards and they will go into the draw to win 2 months of unlimited sessions (January and February!) and you win unlimited sessions in January!

We will also have random prize draws of Mizuno Shoes and apparel and be giving our your new membership cards. 

Now that is worth motivating a friend to come along, experience BRS, enjoy running and potentially give them the gift of fun and fitness. 

When: Monday 21st December

Where: Meet on the Beer Garden side of the Ship Inn

Dinner: The Ship Inn, Southbank

Time: *6pm training, 7:15pm dinner

* come a little earlier to introduce your friend and order your dinner to help out the Ship Inn staff. 

Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non members, OR your new friend is free.....or $3 each!! Please make this is a new person to BRS, not a friend who has come regularly in the last 12 months. 

We hope to see you there with your friends/family!


This Weekend 12-13 December

This weekend is the Gold Coast 50 (Kurrawa to Durranbah) events on Sunday. So our focus in on Sunday's event, but if you are keen for a hit our Saturday, please see below. 

Saturday: Southbank Run 

When: Saturday 12 December, 2015

Where: Steps of Southbank Surf Club

Parking: park under Southbank closest to the middle exit near Max Brenners
NOTE: $2 parking starts at 5am - 9am

Time6am for 1-1.5 hours or please arrange with friends if you are keen to do longer sessions

Cost: $2, potentially there will be no coaches there as we are all participating in the Gold Coast 50, which means no refreshments, so please be prepared with hydration. 


Sunday: Gold Coast 50

When: Sunday 13 December, 2015

Meeting Point: Start & Finish Line: 
Miles Buisson Park, Broadbeach Boulevard, Broadbeach about 400 metres north of the Kurrawa Surf Lifesaving Club. Free car parking is available in the surrounding streets. 

Tent: as we have entered more than 20 people, we get 2 x 3 x 3 marquee, table, chairs, esky, ice and liquid refreshments, free of charge.  YEY 

Time: See everybody there about 4:30am (Ikes!) 

Start times are 0500 hrs for the 50km solo and the 2 person relay, 0515 for the 30km event and 0530 for the 15 km. Electronic timing will be employed and gun times will be used rather than chip times

See the website for full details  
http://www.goldcoast50.com/race-info/ 

It is going to be hot; here are the details of the aid stations. I recommend carrying your own hydration also. 

Aid stations: Competitors in the longer events are encouraged to carry their own supplies as the weather can be quite warm at this time of year, especially on the return leg. Full aid stations will be positioned at 5km intervals and will carry water, Endura sports drink, Coca Cola, chopped banana and glucose type lollies. Intermediate stations carrying water only will be positioned halfway between each of the 5 km aid stations. This race will be conducted during the onset of summer and it’s bound to be hot, especially on the return leg. Make sure you are properly hydrated the night before the race, take plenty of water during the race and don’t forget to take the Endura sports drink. It aids absorption of the water….water alone is not enough. If you are feeling dehydrated or dizzy, get under one of the many showers located along the beachfront. Ice will be available at all major aid stations. The last six aid stations will all carry ice.

Gold Coast Marathon! Team entries open! 


For those ultra organised and proactive, Gold Coast Marathon Festival entries are NOW open, from Tuesday 8th December!

To join our BRS team and take advantage of team spirit and 10% discount, you can enter at goldcoastmarathon.com.au using the following details:

Team Name: Brisbane Run Squad
Team Pin: BRS123

You will not be required to pay up front. Details of payment to follow.

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Looking forward to a great weekend!!

Happy Running

Renae and Matt





Thursday, November 26, 2015

Saturday Session and its baby time!!

Saturday Run

WOW only 6 Saturday Runs left until our BRS On Tour to Tassie and for those venturing to Maui!

For those gearing up for the marathon, here is a snap shot of the suggested lead up for the next few weeks.
A big one this weekend, followed by a rest weekend to get ready for the 30km Gold Karrawa event on Sunday 13th December.

We have a run about planned for the following week, then starting to taper towards the event! How exciting!!!


So details for this Saturday include Marathoners & half marathoners starting a little earlier to beat the heat and get the kms in!

When: Saturday 28th November

Where: Steps of Southbank Surf Club

Parking: park under Southbank closest to the middle exit near Max Brenners
NOTE: $2 parking starts at 5am - 9am

TimeOPTIONS!!


Option 1: 4:30am Marathoners 
4:30am: for a 3 hour or 34-36km run (*remember don't park in the carpark as you will get charged heaps for being in before 5am!)

- ideal for marathoners and Gold Coast 50 participants
- no coach





Option 2: 5:30am: half marathoners, long runners 

5:30am: for a 1:45-2hour run 
- ideal for half marathoners, Gold Coast 50 participants, and anyone keen for a longish run!

- no coach


Option 3: 6am long run or 7am Parkrun
Coaches available at 6am

FINISH: all to finish at the Beach in front of the Southbank surf club for a well deserved swim at 7:30am

Breaky and chats to follow!

It's nearly baby time!!

Our awesome coaches and dream team Matt, Liss, and Tilly are gearing up for the soon arrival of a new addition to the Cooper family!!

So lets help them celebrate with a little Baby Shower with their BRS Family. 

When: Saturday 5th December 2015

Time: It's a short run week so 7:45am straight after training!

Where: the Regatta Hotel, Street Cafe (booked the Ottoman area)

What: Breaky and a good catch up before things get crazy!! 

Drop me an email (info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au) or text 0447 578 200 if you can make it. If you forget, no biggy, I have booked for 20! 

Happy Running
Renae & Matt 





Thursday, November 19, 2015

Wrap Ups, Saturday Session & Good luck!

Wrap ups!

Well in the craziness that was last week, we didn't get a chance to do the blog. So here is a wrap of the birthday party and Tour de Tambourine!

BRS 6th Birthday Party

On Saturday 7th November we celebrated our 6th birthday! Thanks to all who attended the party, it was a great night and good to catch up.....whilst not running and huffing and puffing!!

Everybody put in a top effort in the dress up stakes, but our winner for the night was Lisa P with her Day of the Dead face paint and costume. Congrats Lisa and enjoy your free RechargeHQ Massage!


Our three awards this year were especially hard to decide!! Lucky we now have 4 coaches to help with the decision!

Most Consistent 
Our new electronic sign-in sorted this for us.....

A well deserved and 2nd time winner, Andrew M!! Andrew just bumped Bridget out with only 9 sessions more over the year! Well done Andrew 


Most Improved!
So so hard, as everybody who has been coming consistently have shown dramatic improvements.

Honorable mentions were Sharon and Michelle Mc, but the winner is.....

Bridget!! Such a deserved winner, stepping up her kms, consistently coming to training and improving her times and techniques!! Well done champion!



DRUM ROLLLLLLLL....

Runners Runner
Thank-you to everybody who voted for their runners runner this year, much appreciated! You voted for the person that inspires you and keeps you training. 

This years votes go to Jan G!!!! Your come back from injury, dedication, and inspiring journey to the Queenstown Marathon have made an impression on your squad members!

Congrats Jan 



A great night and BIG thanks to the staff at Plum Tucker for fantastic night of food, service, and fun! 




Mount Tambourine - Tour de Tambourine!

WOW, what a fantastic weekend! We didn't let the severe downpour on Saturday dampen our spirits!!

Trails! 
We had 4 BRSers participate in the Trail runs this year, and all put in a fantastic effort!
Congrats to Matt L, Jeremy, Dan, and Bridget!

Special mention to Dan who came first in the 8km!! awesome!

Road Race
Several more BRSers met us up the Mount for the Sunday Road Racers.

Nick M had a cracker of a run, winning the half marathon! He even gave the lead cyclist a run for this money! He couldn't believe how fast Nick was!!

Well done to all our road competitors, Dan, Andrew, Will, Sharon, Shirley, and Bridget, great runs!!


Saturday Session

With the heat well and truly out for Saturday we will be hitting Southbank so we can take a well earned DIP after our run!

When: Saturday 21st November 

Where: Steps of Southbank Surf Club

Parking: park under Southbank closest to the middle exit near Max Brenners
NOTE: $2 parking starts at 5am - 9am

TimeOPTIONS!!

Option 1: 5am: for a 2.45 hour or 36km run  (maybe 5:05 to give you time to get from the carpark!)
- ideal for marathoners and Gold Coast 50 participants
- no coach
- suggest you do 12-13km and loop back to grab some friends at 6am. 

Option 2: 6am: for a 1.5 hour run
- ideal for half marathoners, Gold Coast 50 participants, and anyone keen for a longish run!
- Matt will meet you


Don't feel like a 1.5 hour run........come along and meet us for breaky!!! 

FINISH:   
Meet you on the BEACH outside Southbank Surf Club latest 7:45am

Bring your togs / towel for a swim

Breaky & coffee!!



GOOD LUCK to our Girls on Tour

Jan, Michelle Mc, Sally and Jess are hitting NZ to participate in the Queenstown Marathon.

GOOD LUCK LADIES!! we can't wait to hear all about it!







Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Saturday Session + Reminders!

Saturday Session *note change location*

The website had Mt Cootha as the plan for this Saturday, however we are changing it based on the possibility of showers (injury prevention!). 

So new details for Saturday:

When: Saturday 7th November

Where: Meet in the Regatta Hotel Carpark (Sylvan Road, Toowong)

Time: 6am - 7:30am

What
Cadbury/Maui Marathoners & Half marathoners- 15km rest week before Tour de Tamborine next weekend
Other goals!! whatever your current goals are!! run/walk, short or long run, come along and join us!

Cost: $2

Breaky:  Regatta Hotel afterwards 



REMINDERS:

1. Runners Runner - VOTE NOW!



Every year we get your vote to reward and recognise a member of BRS who has:inspired you, encouraged you, made you want to keep running and keep achieving!! Who is your pick for 2015? the prize will be presented this Saturday night at our Fiesta!!
Please complete the nomination form, it will take 2 minutes and is COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS.
We will have it on the Ipad at training on Saturday for any last minute entries!

Thanks to those who have already voted!

2. Fiesta - Saturday night 6:30pm

Thanks to everybody who has RSVPed to come along on Saturday night!

Remember
DRINKS: Beer, Wine and Spirits can be purchased on the night OR
BYO your own wine for $5 per bottle (corkage) on arrival. 

THEME:
Dress as bright and Mexican as you can!! 
3. #brisbanerunsquad  October Winner!


Well hopefully you all know by now......a great way to score yourself a free massage with our partners RechargeHQ is to post a photo and tag it as #brisbanerunsquad  (no gaps please!). 
The photo/post with the most likes, receives the complimentary massage!!

Our September winner announced on Facebook was Michelle Mac. 

Our October entrant will be announced very very soon....

SO get tagging!!!!!!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt 




Thursday, October 29, 2015

Gold Coast 50, Saturday, & Runner's Runner

Our next big event is the Gold Coast 50 (formally known as Kurrawa 2 Duranbah)


Date: Sunday 13th December 
Event options:  there is something for everybody, even the kids!! 

  • Solo ultra 50km; 
  • two-person relay – 25km each; 
  • solo 30km and 
  • solo 15km. 
  • These are all on the road or adjoining footpath. 
  • We also have now added a 5km run/walk on the beach and a one km beach run for the kids.

Where: Starts and finishes in Miles Buisson Park, Broadbeach Boulevard, Broadbeach about 400 metres north of the Kurrawa Surf Lifesaving Club. Free car parking is available in the surrounding streets.

Start times: Start times are 0500 hrs for the 50km solo and the 2 person relay, 0515 for the 30km event,  0530 for the 15 km and 0545 for the 5km event. The beach run will start at 0600 and the kid’s run at 0700. Electronic timing will be employed and gun times will be used rather than chip times. Consequently, the early start time afforded to walkers and slower runners in previous years will be no longer available.

Entertainment
There will be post race entertainment for the kids such as a pop-up circus, face painting, bouncing castles, fairy floss, Mr Whippy etc.  This will start at 0700. Santa Claus will be in attendance to hand out finisher's medallions to the kids, .... see kid's race below,  There will also be a BBQ, coffee, food and drink vendors in attendance. Special thanks to Jetts Fitness for providing bottled water for all competitors.

Sounds like an awesome event!! We would love for you to join us!
Register as part of the BRS team now

Simply enter and search for Brisbane Run Squad team 




LOONG Run Saturday is upon us again!

Remember that you don't have to be aiming for a 1/2 or full marathon to join us on Saturdays, simply turn up, find a group that fits your goals and run (and chat, and breaky!!) Saturdays is all about being social!











When: Saturday 31st October

Where: Steps of Southbank Surf Club

Parking: park under Southbank closest to the middle exit near Max Brenners
NOTE: $2 parking starts at 5am - 9am

Time: OPTIONS!!

Option 1: 5am: for a 2.5 hour or 32km run  (maybe 5:05 to give you time to get from the carpark!)
- ideal for marathoners and Gold Coast 50 participants
- no coach
- suggest you do 15-17km and loop back to meet at 6:30am (Renae will meet you at 6:30am)

Option 2: 6am: for a 1.5 hour run
- ideal for half marathoners, Gold Coast 50 participants, and anyone keen for a longish run!
- Matt will meet you

Option 3: 6:30am: for a 1-1.25 hour run 
- ideal for anyone!
- Renae will meet you after running in from home

FINISH:
Meet at Southbank Surf Club latest 7:45am

Bring your togs / towel for a swim

Breaky & coffee!!

Runner's Runner

Every year at our BRS Birthday party, we present 3 prestigious awards, most improved, most consistent and runner's runner.

Most improved and consistent are going to be tough this year, everybody has had such a sensational year.

BUT over to you to vote for Runner's Runner. 
Every year we get your vote to reward and recognise a member of BRS who has:inspired you, encouraged you, made you want to keep running and keep achieving!! Who is your pick for 2015?

Please complete the nomination form, it will take 2 minutes and is COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS.

Don't know the person's name? no dramas, we will have it on the Ipad at training, ask us and you can fill it out at a session!!!


Reminder, we announce the awards and celebrate the year that was on 7th November, 2015.

RSVPs are due by Saturday 31st Oct. We hope you can join us, details below. 



WHEN: Saturday 7th November

TIME: 6:30pm

WHEREPlum Tucker Cafe
Plum Tucker Cafe (5 Enoggera Tce, Red Hill, http://plumtucker.com.au/ 

FOOD: Plum Tucker is putting on a Mexican feast, including a Taco Station and Churros for dessert!!!

DRINKS: Beer, Wine and Spirits can be purchased on the night OR
BYO your own wine for $5 per bottle (corkage) on arrival. 

THEME:
Dress as bright and Mexican as you can!! 
A BRS photobooth to capture the memories! 

COST: $40.00 per person 

RSVP: Saturday 31st October info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au  or join on FB!

PAYMENT: $40 at training or transfer to

Account: Renae A Jones
BSB: 814 282
Account: 31099466

Friends and family welcome!! 
arriba, arriba, get in quick!!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt



Thursday, October 22, 2015

Saturday and Birthday Party RSVP!


Birthday Party!

Hola.....Join us for a Mexican Birthday Fiesta!



It's time for our annual Birthday Party where we celebrate our achievements, improvements and to honour our Runner's Runner for 2015. 
WHEN: Saturday 7th November

TIME: 6:30pm

WHEREPlum Tucker Cafe
Plum Tucker Cafe (5 Enoggera Tce, Red Hill, http://plumtucker.com.au/ 

FOOD: Plum Tucker is putting on a Mexican feast, including a Taco Station and Churros for dessert!!!

DRINKS: Beer, Wine and Spirits can be purchased on the night OR
BYO your own wine for $5 per bottle (corkage) on arrival. 

THEME:
Dress as bright and Mexican as you can!! 
A BRS photobooth to capture the memories! 

COST: $40.00 per person 

RSVP: Saturday 31st October info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au  or join on FB!

PAYMENT: $40 at training or transfer to 

Account: Renae A Jones
BSB: 814 282
Account: 31099466

Friends and family welcome!! 
arriba, arriba, get in quick!!


Saturday Destination Run


As posted on FB this week, this weekend is our first destination run 30km, as part of the BRS lead up to the Cadbury Marathon and Gold Coast 50km!

Not keen to run 30km! that is fine, meet us at the other end and run to your own goals. 

Details below. 



Details for Destination runners: 

Start Time: 5:15am
Meeting Point: Carpark Albert Bishop Park Nundah Criterion Track, Hedley Avenue, Nundah (toilets there)
To bring for run: food and hydration

To bring for after run: togs, towel, change clothes, deodorant!
Destination: Pelican Park, Clontaf, 30km
Approx arrival time: 8am
We will discuss the course and strategy before we start! There toilets scattered along the way.
Matt will take your extra gear to the end point.

Details for other runners:
Time: 6:15am - 8am

Meeting Point: Pelican Park, Clontarf

To bring for run: food and hydration depending on your goal

To bring for after run: togs, towel, change clothes, deodorant!

What: long run (maybe run out to meet the destination runners! )
Cost: $2

We hope you can join us

Happy Running
Renae & Matt 


Thursday, October 15, 2015

BRS Birthday Party, Saturday Session....Tour de Tamborine.

First and most important....

OUR BRS BIRTHDAY FIESTA!!

Haven't heard about it, here are the details!



Hola.....Join us for a Mexican Birthday Fiesta!



It's time for our annual Birthday Party where we celebrate our achievements, improvements and to honour our Runner's Runner for 2015. 





WHEN: Saturday 7th November

TIME: 6:30pm

WHEREPlum Tucker Cafe
Plum Tucker Cafe (5 Enoggera Tce, Red Hill, http://plumtucker.com.au/ 

FOOD: Plum Tucker is putting on a Mexican feast, including a Taco Station and Churros for dessert!!!

DRINKS: Beer, Wine and Spirits can be purchased on the night OR
BYO your own wine for $5 per bottle (corkage) on arrival. 

THEME:
Dress as bright and Mexican as you can!! 
A BRS photobooth to capture the memories! 

COST: $40.00 per person 

RSVP: Saturday 31st October info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au 

PAYMENT: $40 at training or transfer to 

Account: Renae A Jones
BSB: 814 282
Account: 31099466

Friends and family welcome!! 
arriba, arriba, get in quick!!


Saturday Session

When:  Saturday 17th October

Time
Option 1: 5am    Marathon Runners   meet in car park  (for Cadbury lead up, your kms should be around 27-29km this weekend)

Option 2: 6:30am meet in car park (marathon runners will loop back and meet 6:30am group)

Where: Meeting Point, Car Park, Regatta Hotel, Sylvan Rd, Toowong

What: a long run, depending on your current goals. 

Breaky: 7:45am at the Regatta Hotel!!

Cost: $2

NOTE: coaches maybe running in from home, so potentially there will be no refreshments. Please be prepared with your own recovery drink in your car. 


Tour de Tamborine 13-15 November 


Our next BIG running event is 13-15 November, the Tour de Tamborine. 

There are plenty of options, from trail runs, road runs, walks, and cycles, something for everybody!

Check out their website http://www.tourdetamborine.com.au/

ENTER: before 9pm Wednesday 21st October to get great earlybird discounts. 

There is a BRS Team! Search for us and join in!


On Tour  Cadbury Lead up


Reminder, next Saturday 24th October is our first destination run, 30km as per the lead up schedule

More details to come, but a group will be running from Toombul to Redcliffe with another group running from Margate. 

A swim and breaky afterwards. 

Details to come



Happy Running
Renae & Matt