BRS 1st Birthday Pary Saturday 4 September

Party Time! BRS 1st Birthday

We will be 1 year old soon.

To celebrate we are having a massive "Trivia & Tributes" party.

Cost: $25 per person (family and friends welcome)

When: Saturday 4 September - Yes same night as River Fire so public transport would be a great option

Time: 6:30pm - 11pm

Where: The Ship Inn, Southbank, Upstairs function room.

What: Delicious canapes, trivia bonanza, prizes, awards, cash bar with discounted drinks and more (please note: running gear prohibited)

RSVP: by Monday 23 August to info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au (with numbers & dietary requirements) - payment details will be forwarded on RSVPs and must be made in full prior to the event

Can't wait!

Happy Running

Renae & Matt

What a Day!

BIG Congratulations to the 27 BRSers young and younger who participated in the Brisbane Marathon Events over the weekend.

We had runners in most events starting with the 2km kids event on Saturday. Noah and Madison had yet another great race with Noah completing the race in less than 5min/kms! Well done.

We had 2 Marathon Runners, Matt C competing in his first EVER, smashing it in 3:01hrs. Sensational effort coming 2nd in his age-group. Steve H was a pacer for the marathon helping other in the field reach their goal! well done guys.

BRS Half Marathoners also had a great day on a tough, 'incliney' course. Well done Micheal K, Michael Y, Peter C, Darrell G, Melissa F, Scott G - Well done!

And our 10km runners also blitzed the course, as familiar to them as the back of their own hand!

Great performances by all! Special mention Sam Carpenter coming third in his category in a time of 52mins! Great stuff.

The photos have been uploaded to Picasa accesses via our homepage and facebook!

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Happy Running

Your BRS coaches - Renae & Matt

Meeting Point Bris Marathon Festival this Sunday

We will be meeting at the intersection of Russell Street Phwy and Grand Arbour, Southbank. Basically at the ferris wheel drink fountain area. Matt will get a good position around this area, so keep an eye open. We will be there from 5:30am. Active Stride are now using their tent for a weekend sale, so keep an eye out for us and not the tent.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=-27.47576,153.024659&spn=0.007634,0.019248&z=16

See you then,

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

This Weekend - Brisbane Marathon Festival Sunday 1 August

Brisbane Marathon Festival is upon us! Great to see the enthusiasm in all our runners after a full-on season of training and racing! Some key bits of info for you:

Race Kit Collection
Location: South Bank Piazza, Little Stanley Street, South Bank
When:
Friday 30 July: 3pm - 7pm
Saturday 31 July: 9am - 4pm
Sunday 1 August: 5am - 8am

Race Start Times
Brisbane Half Marathon 6.00 am
Brisbane Marathon 6.15 am
Brisbane 10km Run / Walk 8.30 am
Presentations to Race Winners 10.30 am

Race Start and Finish Locations
All Sunday events start on Grey Street between Ernest and Glenelg streets outside
Flightcentre at South Bank.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Grey+Street,+South+Brisbane,+Queensland&sll=-25.335448,135.745076&sspn=31.550333,78.837891&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Grey+St,+South+Brisbane+Queensland+4101&ll=-27.478378,153.021961&spn=0.000954,0.002406&z=19

Race briefing will be conducted 15 minutes before each event on the conservatory lawn in front of the Piazza. All events will finish down the arbour outside the piazza.
Course Maps are available: http://www.brisbanemarathon.com/gettinghere.asp

Tent Location
To Be Advised. Please check the blog on Friday.

Post Race Dinner
In line with our tradition, lets celebrate another I am sure successful event with Dinner at the Ship Inn after training, Monday 2 August, 7pm. Even if you are not coming to training, please come a long!

See you nice and early on Sunday......we will be there at 5:30am.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Budgeting for 2010/2011?????

We all love a good budget. It's sticking to it that is the hard part.
Here are a few little reminders to get you started:

2010/2011 BRS Membership

Cost: $30 Individual. $50 Family
Includes:
Merchandise/Sponsors
BRS Uniforms Discounts we now offer Winter Jackets, Running Singlets, Running t-shirt, Tri-suits, Cycling Jerseys, Hats, and kids uniforms
Active Stride Specialist Running Store (www.activestride.com.au) 10% off purchases
The Ship Inn meal discounts anytime (www.theshipinn.com.au)
Injury Prevention & Rehab
RHP Physiotherapy (www.rhpphysiotherapy.com.au) $15 off initial physio consultation and injury prevention and recovery blogs
Matt Parry Remedial Massage Therapy Loyalty card (2nd massage 10% off, 6th massgae at half price)
BRS Coaching/Events
Casual Training Fees 25% off session prices (casual session $6 members, $8 non-members)
Race Discounts for Members only
Personal Program and Technique Analysis discounted for members
BRS Prize Packs & Draws access for members only
BRS Events/Camps discounted for members
Email updates and correspondance
+ Professional, friendly, expert training advice and support

Bridge To Brisbane Fun Run

Cost: $30 for 10km Run, $25 for 5km Run
When: 29 August 2010
What: Brisbanes biggest fun run (45,000 entries last year)
Entries close on 27 August 2010
www.bridgetobrisbane.com.au

BRS 1st Birthday Party

We will be 1 year old soon. To celebrate we are having a massive "Trivia & Tributes" party.
Cost: $25 per person (family and friends welcome)
When: Saturday 4 September
Time: 6:30pm - 11pm
Where: The Ship Inn, Southbank, Upstairs function room.
What: Delicious canapes, trivia bonanza, prizes, awards, cash bar with discounted drinks and more (please note: running gear prohibited)

Byron Bay Lighthouse Run

After popular demand, lets hit Byron Bay and smash out a run around its famous lighthouse.

Cost: $25 We are entering a BRS team, so please email us at info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au to let us know if you are interested and we will organise your entry.
When: Sunday 31 October 2010
What: 10km run, 8km walk. Known as the most scenic run in Australia. Don't forget to include the cost of accomodation in Byron Bay and dinner with the squad the night before the race.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Upcoming Race Info

Byron Bay Event Sunday 31 October 2010
Last year one of our first BRS event was the Bryon Bay 10km Lighthouse Run.....so by popular demand, we will again make it our October BRS Club Event.

http://www.byronrun.com
When: Sunday 31 October
Where: Byron Bay
What: 8km Walk, 10km Run

This is the most scenic run in Australia!! Beginning at Byron Bay's Main Beach right next to the surf club and running straight up the road and around the Byron's iconic lighthouse. The run then takes you one kilometre along Tallows Beach and back before finishing back at the surf club

Please email info@brisbanerunsquad.com if you wish to enter as part of the BRS team as we are required to coordinate the BRS Team entries and you will receive a discounted entry.

Accommodation is selling fast. We are staying at the Atlantic Guesthouses 13 Marvell Street. I would suggest you book something soon, the YHA still has plenty of rooms, some private, some dorms.

Bridge to Brisbane 10km Practice Run Sunday 15 August

When: Sunday 15 August
Where: meet at 3:30pm in Campbell street, Bowen Hills
What: This is a reccy for the Bridge to Brisbane 10km fun run on Sunday 29 August. Obviously we won't be able to run along the ICB like in the race, but there is an alternative route. Having the 2nd Gateway bridge open for pedestrians will allow us to practice the gradient.

We will catch maxi taxis from Campbell Street to the south side of the Gateway Bridge to do the practice run of the 10km.

RSVP is necessary to info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au by Wednesday 11 August for taxi booking purposes. Cost $8 per person including taxis.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

2010/2011 Memberships

Current 2009/2010 memberships were due to expire on 30 June 2010.
We have decided to extend these memberships until 31st July when our 2010/2011 memberships will commence.

New Memberships commence 1 August 2010 please go to the following address to renew your membership: http://www.brisbanerunsquad.com.au/Membership.php

What will it mean to be a BRS member in 2010/2011??
In our 2nd year of operation, we are aiming to offer our members more to reward them for committment and loyalty. So with your membership this year will come the following rewards:

Merchandise/Sponsors
BRS Uniforms Discounts we now offer Winter Jackets, Running Singlets, Running t-shirt, Tri-suits, Cycling Jerseys, Hats, and kids uniforms
Active Stride Specialist Running Store (www.activestride.com.au) 10% off purchases
The Ship Inn meal discounts anytime (www.theshipinn.com.au)

Injury Prevention & Rehab
RHP Physiotherapy (www.rhpphysiotherapy.com.au) $15 off initial physio consultation and injury prevention and recovery blogs
Matt Parry Remedial Massage Therapy Loyalty card (2nd massage 10% off, 6th massgae at half price)

BRS Coaching/Events
Casual Training Fees 25% off session prices (casual session $6 members, $8 non-members)
Race Discounts for Members only
Personal Program and Technique Analysis discounted for members
BRS Prize Packs & Draws access for members only
BRS Events/Camps discounted for members
Email updates and correspondance

+ Professional, friendly, expert training advice and support

If you have any questions, please email us at info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au or see us at training.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt