Thursday, April 30, 2015

Gold Coast Marathon Festival, On Tour Reminder, & This weekend.

Gold Coast Marathon

Thanks to all runners who are joining our team for the Gold Coast Marathon Festival! Your entry has now been paid for and your 10% discount obtained. You should receive entry confirmation in your inbox soon!

Forgot to enter! No dramas, you can still join the Brisbane Run Squad team via the entry form, however there will be no early bird or team discounts.

BRS On Tour 2016 - Hobart here we come!

A reminder that On Tour bookings for 2016 close soon. We have secured accommodation and other discounts if we book next week.

SO if you haven't filled out your Booking Form, you have until midnight this Sunday night 3rd May to get your booking in or ask any questions!

Information is available here and remember you don't have to do the marathon, there are plenty of options, 5, 10, 21, or 42! Bring your family and friends and make a holiday of it!

Thanks to those who have already completed their forms! We will be in touch soon.

this weekend

Saturday 2nd May 
ONLY 9 weeks left until the Gold Coast Marathon Festival - so we hope to see you there for your long run, a chance to get your endurance hit for the week!

When: Saturday 2nd April

Where: Meet on the steps of the Southbank Surf Club at Streets Beach, Southbank

Parking: Park underneath Southbank for $2 - in after 5am and out by 9am!! Remember to park in the middle of the carpark and exit near Max Brenners! Then you will easily find us!

Time: 6am-7:45am

What: Long run 
An opportunity do a run that is targeted at your upcoming goals, which will dictate your time and distance. Plenty of options.......
  • You could even do a 1 hour run, followed by some stretching and chatting, 
  • use the full 1.45 hour looong run to work towards your goal
  • 55min run followed by parkrun 5km to help you push yourself for that last 5km! **NOTE: Parkrun meeting point has moved to the green opposite the River Quay. 
Cost: $2

Breaky: followed by Breaky and Coffee!



Sunday 3rd May 


Thanks to Dan for setting it up, we have a team ready to go for the QUT Classic this Sunday!

Its a late start 8am!! with race pack collection from 7am.

Lets meet near registration which is on the Kidney Lawn in front of Old Government House, Gardens Point Drive.

I'm not sure if we will have any non runners/supports, but there is a bag drop if you need it.

See you there.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Friday, April 24, 2015

Gold Coast Entries closed & BRS On Tour 2016

BRS Gold Coast Marathon Entries:

Please note the early 10% discount for joining the Brisbane Run Squad Team for the Gold Coast Marathon events has now closed. Thanks to all who have joined and we can't wait to help you hit your goals in July!

If you missed out.......you can still enter at http://goldcoastmarathon.com.au/  and you can even get early bird discounts until 30th April, 2015.

Don't forget we will have the awesome BRS tent at the event for competitors and supporters and an after party for Sunday lunch to cheer on our marathoners!!

BRS On Tour 2016: Cadbury Marathon Hobart



As many of you are aware, we unfortunately have had to cancel our Maui Oceanfront On Tour Event 2016 due to the decreasing Aussie Dollar and dramatically increasing airfares which meant it was out of reach for most people. 

We have found an alternative that we hope you will all be excited about and it will fit in perfectly for those who have already booked January 2016 leave!!  

The information sheet is available here with prices and hopefully all the details you need to make a decision!

HOBART - CADBURY MARATHON, 10th JANUARY 2016 HERE WE COME! 

Due to the popularity of the event and the increased Hobart Tourism at this time, we require a quick turnaround to secure our places. Please complete the Booking Form by next Friday 1st May, 2016 to secure your place On Tour. 


We hope you can join us & don't forget Matty L and Matty C are local heros....so they can show us around!!

Why not make a holiday of it!! Bring the family, bring a friend, bring a partner for support. There is so much to do and see in Tassie, its a fabulous place!! 

Saturday 25th April - remember our soldiers & heros.
As posted earlier this week, the Saturday session is cancelled to provide us the time and energy to attend a service and honour our service men and woman. 



Happy Running
Renae & Matt 

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Gold Coast Marathon Events & This Weekend

Gold Coast Marathon Entries - only 8 days to go to be part of our team and SAVE!!

To be part of our BRS Team and to save 10% on your entry, please register and pay your entry fees by FRIDAY 24TH APRIL. If your payment is not received in our BRS account by Friday 24th April, your  entry and discount will be deleted.

All details available below and on the Whats On page:


This Weekend

A big weekend of Running!  I am excited!


Saturday 18th April - BRS Long Run

Join us on Saturday for a long run and Parkrun for a perfect start to the weekend.

When: Saturday 18th April

Where: Meet on the steps of the Southbank Surf Club at Streets Beach, Southbank

Parking: Park underneath Southbank for $2 - in after 5am and out by 9am!! Remember to park in the middle of the carpark and exit near Max Brenners! Then you will easily find us!

Time: 6am-7:45am

What: Long run 
An opportunity do a run that is targeted at your upcoming goals, which will dictate your time and distance. Plenty of options.......
  • You could even do a 1 hour run, followed by some stretching and chatting, 
  • use the full 1.45 hour looong run to work towards your goal
  • 55min run followed by parkrun 5km to help you push yourself for that last 5km! 
Cost: $2

Breaky: followed by Breaky and Coffee!

Sunday 19th April - Tour of Duty 12km Event 

The second Anzac run (now called Tour of Duty) is in Brisbane this Sunday. A good chance for a slightly longer event, close to 12km. Entries are still available.

The event starts on Ann Street outside Anzac Square and finishes at the Cultural Forecourt at Southbank. The course is a little different to last year.

For those participating, I suggest we look out for the Blue and White!! and last year we ended up running into each other at the Portaloos! So lets make that our meeting point this year too.

See you there around 6:15am for a 6:40am start.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt







Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Saturday, April Inspiration & Gold Coast Marathon Entries

Saturday Session

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, we are now doing only 1 Strength and Conditioning session a month to guide you through the program and appropriate technique for you to then complete the program in your own time. 

Remember, we suggest you complete the monthly program, twice a week or three times a fortnight to really reap the benefits, to improve your running, and to help you stay injury free! 

When: Saturday 11th April
Time: 6am-7:30am
Where: Captain Burke Park, Story Bridge Kangaroo Point 
Cost: Great value only $2 for members, $4 non-members. 
What: 1.5 hours of running and weights  ............if you are keen for a long run, meet us there and see who is keen to join you. 

Breaky/coffee afterwards. 

S&C Program Recap:

Come along and learn how to perform each exercise correctly, plus get a great running workout that will not only improve your overall fitness and strength but will improve your running as well.

Weight will be used for these sessions, so, can you please bring your own set of dumbbells. If you are unsure of the amount of weight to bring here is a simple test:

You will want 40% of your max single rep bicep curl. To do this do a standing bicep curl using a weight heavy enough to only perform 1 rep. You will want 40% of this weight. Eg: I lift 30kg so I will be using a set of 12kg weights. Renae lifts 12kg, so she will be using a set of 4kg weights. If you are still unsure, use what you use during pump.classes. You can also use elastic therabands if you have them. You only need one set of weights for all exercises (e.g. 2 x ?kg dumbbells). As you get stronger, you will need to increase your weights, so if possible buy a set or dumbbells where you can add weights! 

We welcome members and non-members, runners and walkers or those recovering from running injuries. We are happy to adapt exercises where required. 

April Inspiration


Michael K inspired us in February by his story of how running has changed his life. In March, Michelle inspired us to always make time for ourselves and the positive impact then can have on the rest of your life.

Both of them have inspired us and received a complimentary 1 hour remedial massage! 

 So......would you like to be our April guest blogger?  

Think about 
- your life before running, how you got into running, what kept you running, any new views on running/exercise
·         How did running positively impact your life 
·         How BRS help to get you, keep you, motivate you to run (hopefully we did!!)
·         If you could offer one piece of inspiration/advice - like a one liner to people out there to motivate them to start, continue, come back to running what would it be? 

We would love to hear from you! Email info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au to be our April inspiration. 


Uniforms are in!!


See us at on Saturday to collect your order.
Remember, we have spare visors for only $30 each! see us at training with cash for those!





Gold Coast Marathon Entries

With less then 100 days to go until the Gold Coast Marathon, its time to enter and SAVE

We have a team as always as it is one of our biggest events of the year!

Remember if you enter as part of the BRS team you get:
1. 10% off your entry
2. motivation and accountability to get fit and have fun together!


YOU MUST ENTER ON-LINE & PAY BY 24TH APRIL, 2015 TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT


*NOTE: if you enter as part of the team and payment is not received by Friday 24 April 2015 your entry will be deleted

STEP BY STEP Instructions available here

Team NAME: Brisbane Run Squad
Team CODE: BRS13

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Saturday Session, Member Discounts, Team Codes

Please note Easter hours:
Saturday 4th April - as usual 6am-7:45am
Monday 6th April - 5pm-6pm as per our public holiday policy 

Saturday Session

This week its time to head back to Southbank for a Long Run. Remember to see our Homepage for upcoming session types and locations. 

When: Saturday 4th April

Where: Meet on the steps of the Southbank Surf Club at Streets Beach, Southbank

Parking: Park underneath Southbank for $2 - in after 5am and out by 9am!! Remember to park in the middle of the carpark and exit near Max Brenners! Then you will easily find us!

Time: 6am-7:45am

What: Long run 
An opportunity do a run that is targetted at your upcoming goals, which will dictate your time and distance. You could even do a 1 hour run, followed by some stretching and chatting, or use the full 1.5 hours to work towards your goal. 

Cost: $2

Breaky afterwards  


Member Benefits/Rewards

Don't forget about our wonderful sponsors and the benefits and rewards you receive from them for being a BRS Member! 

Your rewards from our Sponsors:

1. Active Stride www.activestride.com.au 
10% off in store and on-line purchases
*show your membership in store for discounts*

2. The Ship Inn www.theshipinn.com.au
The Ship Inn offers great discounts:
20% meal discounts anytime
10% drink discounts
*don’t forget to mention you are with Brisbane Run Squad*

3. Shoes Feet Gear www.shoesfeetgear.com.au/
10% discount off all instore purchases.

4. Mizuno www.mizuno.com.au/running/
Our BRS coaches continue to be Mizuno Brand Ambassadors. Our members benefit through fantastic prize draws and awards supplied by Mizuno Australia. Jump on line to check out their range, which is available from Shoes Feet Gear. 

5. RechargeHQ www.rechargehq.com.auSports and Remedial Massage - Trusted as the first choice for the Brisbane Broncos.
10% off each massage when presenting your BRS membership card. 


Brisbane Run Squad Team codes

The Whats On page on our website has been updated with all upcoming codes for events where we are entering a BRS Team!
Please join us, the more the merrier!

QUT Classic
City2South
Gold Coast (entry and payment by 24th April)
Jetty2Jetty

Happy Running
Renae & Matt 

PS. Go easy on the Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Buns!!