Thursday, April 28, 2016

This Weekend & Gold Cost Entries Extension & More Events & New Apparel Unveiling


This weekend ( 23rd & 24th April) we are practicing our "backing up".  This means getting ourselves ready for the continuous races we will face at the Warwick Pentathrun. We know many of you have already been doing this, and this is an opportunity to ensure as many as possible get involved. 

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 30th April
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Southbank Surf Club Steps
What: 10-15km flattish! + breaky!!

Sunday Session
When: Sunday 1st May
Time: 7am-8am
Where: Meet at Corner of Logan and Shire Road, Mt Gravatt at the Red Rooster. 
What: 8-10km (4km flat, couple of 2km hill reps) in preparation for Warwick 10km hill event
Breaky to follow!




Good News!!!

For any of those out there who haven't, for any reason, entered our team for the Gold Coast Marathon Festival, I have some good news.

The team entries has been extended until 26th May.  

So, if you would like to enter our awesome BRS team you still have time.

Enter: www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au
Team Name: Brisbane Run Squad
Password: BRS123
BANK: CUA
Name: Renae A Jones
BSB: 814 282
Account: 31099466
See prices and details on the whats on page

More Events?

We have gone event mad!! I know early bird entries are getting close for some of the events in June onwards, so we have created BRS Teams in a few for those who like to be part of the team!!
Simply search for Brisbane Run Squad, password where relevant is BRS123
June 5 - City2South
July 7 - Jetty2Jetty
August 7 - Brisbane Marathon Festival
August 28 - Bridge to Brisbane
September 24 - Twilight Bay Run
Go forth and run!!

New Apparel Night & BRS Get together Dinner 

As part of our On Tour to the Warwick Pentathrun we have designed 2 new pieces of BRS kit.
Lets check it out and have a talk about our exciting On Tour Weekend and celebrate BRS Birthdays.

When: Wednesday 11th May, 7:00pm after training
Where: The Ship Inn, Southbank
What: New apparel unveiling and birthday celebrations
What Else: Lets make it another "Bring A Friend" night to show them the great spirit and comradery we BRSers have.

Happy Running
Renae and Matt

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Warwick Lead Up, Gold Coast Entries, Saturday Session

Warwick Lead Up

With only 4 weekends until Warwick Pentath-Run, let's talk about a lead up program.
I know most of you have been putting in the training which is great to hear

It doesn't matter if you are doing Warwick or not...Join us for as many of these sessions as you like!

Cost is all $2!

This weekend (Saturday 23rd April)

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 23rd April
Time: 6am - 7:30am some runners are starting a little earlier, so feel free to coordinate with them via facebook
Where: New Farm Park Rotunda
What: Long Run + Markets + breaky!!

Sunday Session

When: Sunday 24th May
Individual  do a 5-10km run in your own time

Weekend April 30th Sat & May 1st Sun

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 30th April
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Southbank Surf Club Steps
What: 10-15km flattish! + breaky!!

Sunday Session

When: Sunday 1st May
Time: 7am-8am
Where: Meet at Corner of Logan and Shire Road, Mt Gravatt at the Red Rooster.
What: 8-10km (4km flat, couple of 2km hill reps) in preparation for Warwick 10km hill event
Breaky to follow!


Weekend May 7th Sat & May 8th Sun

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 7th May
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Southbank Surf Club Steps
What: Warm-up (approx. 8-10km) + 5km Parkrun

Sunday Session

When: Sunday 8th May
Time: 7am-8am
Where: Enoggera Reservoir
Meet at the Car Park of Walk About Creek Function Centre
http://www.walkaboutcreek.com.au/
What: 8-10km undulating cross country run

Breaky to follow!

Weekend May 13th Sat & May 14 Sun

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 13th May
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Regatta Hotel
What: Long Run + breakfast

Sunday Session

When: Sunday 14th May
Individual  do a 5km run in your own time


Weekend May 21th Sat & May 22st Sun:

BRS Warwick On Tour, Pentath-Run   DETAILS TO COME

Gold Coast Marathon

The BRS 10% discount ends TONIGHT 21st April.
Get your entries, and payment in.  If you enter tonight but we won't see the money in our account until later, let us know via SMS (0447578200) and we will make sure to enter you in the team.

Enter: www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au
Team Name: Brisbane Run Squad
Password: BRS123
BANK: CUA
Name: Renae A Jones
BSB: 814 282
Account: 31099466
See prices and details on the whats on page

Happy Running
Renae and Matt

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Warwick, Gold Coast & Saturday Session!

Warwick BRS On Tour!

Well yes numbers are in, we are taking almost 30 to Warwick this BRS on tour....so much for a mini tour:-)

Polos ordered, Hoodies ordered, and dinner booked!

Don't forget to enter, book your accommodation, and maybe get an early mark on Friday to head up before the traffic starts!

Well done to those that are hitting the double sessions, training two days in a row is a great way to get the body and mind used to the 42.2km over 5 events and 2 days.

Only 5 weeks to go!!

Gold Coast Marathon - only 7 days to go to get your discounted entry and join the BRS team! 



REMEMBER, Gold Coast Marathon is FAST approaching and with the early team cut off this year, you only have 7 days to join the BRS Team, transfer the money and obtain the BRS Discount!

Enter here

Payment amounts and account below and on the What's On page

REMINDER: if your money is not in the account by 22nd April, we will have to cancel your entry and you will need to start again, minus the discount.

Please use your name & GC as the bank reference. e.g. RJones GC

Thanks to those who have already transferred the money,



Saturday Session

This Saturday will be at Southbank, however no coaches will be available and therefore no post run refreshments, so please make sure you have something in your car ready to go!

Please feel free to meet up for a casual run and obviously coffee & breaky after! Remember to bring your parkrun token for $2 parking under Southbank until 10am. Without it, don't forget to exit before 9am!

It is starting to cool down now (finally) so 6am should be great running weather.

When: Saturday 16th
Time:  6am-7:30am
Where:  Southbank Surf club stairs
What: Long run! whatever distance based on your goals, fitness, and time!
Cost: free

Sunday double header!

For those keen on backing up in preparation for Warwick, Brisbane Road Runners, has several options this Sunday, from 2-25km. 

Find out more at: Brisbane Road Runners
It's only $5 for members & $10 for non-members.

Options: 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k & 25k


Happy Running
Renae & Matt