New Partner for 2013, Saturday Session, Launch Reminder

New Partner for 2013........RechargeHQ

We are happy to announce our new partnership with RechargeHQ. www.rechargehq.com.au/clients/ 

With many years of experience working in the health and fitness industry, the RechargeHQ team has a range of services available to meet your well-being and body maintenance needs.
They offer

• Massage
• Nutrition
• Personal Training
• Physiotherapy 
• Boxing and cross fit fitness

What does that mean for BRS Members?

1. As a start......RechargeHQ Sports and Remedial Massage is offering all BRS members, 10% off the massage price.
   Best thing.....you can see available dates/times and book on-line !! www.rechargehq.com.au/bookings/
   Please show your card to obtain discount
2. They are located nice and central......close to the Story Bridge Hotel, 91 Main Street Kangaroo Point
3. We will be starting 1 Saturday session a month from there to get you familiar with their location & they are open from 9am for Saturday massages! You can run, have breaky, and follow it up with a maintenance massage!!!  awesome!!
4. A complimentary 1/2 massage once a month for a lucky BRS member!!

Stay tuned for more RechargeHQ partnership deals during the year!!  Get booking now!! www.rechargehq.com.au/bookings/

Saturday Session

Rain, Hail or Shine....we will be at Active Stride for our endurance Saturday run tomorrow AUSTRALIA DAY!!!

When: Saturday 26th January
Time: 6am-7:30am
Where: Meet at Active Stride, Southbank
What: 1.5 hr endurance run followed by a swim in the lagoon + coffee & breaky!
Cost: $2 for refreshments

Not sure if you want a swim tomorrow....but hey bring a towel just in case!!!

Launch Session

WOW, what a great response! So far we have 50 attending our launch session on Sunday 3rd February. 

Haven't RSVP'd, get in now!!

When:                  Sunday 03rd February, 2013

Time:                   4:00-5:30pm

Where:                Ship Inn, Southbank - Function room above Ship Inn, accessed behind Ship Inn through the Griffith University Building

Cash bar available and nibbles provided

We are keen to share with you:               

• Overview of BRS for 2013
• Key 2013 events including BRS on Tour, new Beginner Program/Squad, and Tough Mudder Prep Program
• BRS 2013 social calendar
• New Uniform Ordering Process - Uniform sizing samples will be available and orders will be taken on the night
• BRS Website features and navigation
• Chats from our BRS Partners (Mizuno, Active Stride, RechargeHQ)
• Foam Roller Demo - injury prevention & maintenance (if you have a foam roller, please bring it along!!)
• A chance to mingle with other runners!

Friends, Family, Partners are welcome!!

RSVP:                    Please RSVP by Friday 25th January - info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au 

Happy Running

Renae & Matt

Time Trial, Competition, Saturday session

Website
I am currently re-developing the website as we have recently changed service providers. A few things are currently broken including the membership link. These will be fixed shortly.
If you wish to become a member, please email info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au and I will send you the form.

Time Trial
Big Congratulations to all BRSers who completed our first time trial for 2013!!
A clean slate for the year with a brand new time to improve on!
When I have updated the website, I will add the new times so in 2 months time when we do it again...you will know your goal to beat!

Garmin/Active Stride Competition 
Active Stride, a BRS sponsor and Garmin are both sponsoring the upcoming International Woman's Day 5km Fun Run on 10th March. BRS has 6 free passes to give away worth $42 each!!!

• 3 will be available to BRSers who purchase a purchase a Garmin from Active Stride by Tuesday 22nd January
• 3 will be available to BRS Garmin wearers on Monday night...if you beat the clock!!

so no time like the present to upgrade or purchase a new Garmin.....
and come along to training Monday 21st to test your skills!!!

Saturday Session
Wow, there is no reprieve for our Saturday runs!!! it is predicted to be a high of 35 degrees on Saturday!

Again by popular demand, we will leave from Active Stride Southbank....to take advantage of a post run dip. Great thing about that location, we have a variety of runs we can do!

When: Saturday 19th January
Time: 6am-7:30am
Where: Meet at Active Stride, Southbank
What: 1.5 hr endurance run followed by a swim in the lagoon + coffee & breaky!
Cost: $2 for refreshments

Most of us just jump in the lagoon in our running gear! don't forget a towel!!!
Don't forget you can park under Southbank for only $2 if you are out by 9am!

Reminder, Caboolture Dusk til Dawn
Looks like we have a few teams for Caboolture Dusk til Dawn on 9th February. Remember there are lots of options....you can run 10.5km in a team marathon, 2hrs in a timed team or plenty of other options!!
Email me at info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au if you are keen to participate

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

2013 Launch, BRS On Tour, Saturday Session

BRS 2013 Launch

Hopefully you received an invitation ( apologies if you received multiple) to our 2013 BRS Launch Party!

When:                  Sunday 03rd February, 2013

Time:                   4:00-5:30pm

Where:                Ship Inn, Southbank - Function room above Ship Inn, accessed behind Ship Inn through

                            the Griffith University Building

Cash bar available and nibbles provided

We are keen to share with you:               

• Overview of BRS for 2013
• Key 2013 events including BRS on Tour, new Beginner Program/Squad, and Tough Mudder Prep Program
• BRS 2013 social calendar
• New Uniform Ordering Process - Uniform sizing samples will be available and orders will be taken on the night
• BRS Website features and navigation
• Chats from our BRS Partners (Mizuno, Active Stride, RechargeHQ)
• Foam Roller Demo - injury prevention & maintenance (if you have a foam roller, please bring it along!!)
• A chance to mingle with other runners!

Friends, Family, Partners are welcome!!

RSVP:                    Please RSVP by Friday 25th January - info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au 

We look forward to seeing you there

BRS on Tour for 2013

If you missed it on Facebook.......

We are happy to announce......

 BRS on Tour for 2013 will be the Phuket Marathon Festival 42,21,10km options!! Race is 09th June - BRS Tour Dates 7-14th June! Stay tuned for packages & prices! SAVE the dates NOW!!

Saturday Session

With 35 degree predicted for this Saturday...I am certain we will need a jump in the Southbank Lagoon again to cool off and treat those tired muscles!

When: Saturday 12th January

Time: 6am-7:30am

Where: Meet at Active Stride Southbank 

What: 1.5 hour endurance run  +   swim in the lagoon  + breaky!

Cost: $2

Most runners just jump in the lagoon in their running gear, don't forget to bring a towel!

You can park under Southbank for $2 if you are out by 9am, so a great option!

Happy Running

Renae & Matt 

Welcome to 2013 & Saturday Session!

Well BRSers we made it to 2013!! From the dedication and commitment I saw last year,  I know most of you are hitting 2013 fitter and healthier than 2012!!!

We will once again be putting together a BRS Calendar for you to plan your running (and social) events for the year!! This will be coming out in the next few weeks.

Dusk Til Dawn

Ever wanted to run a marathon...but haven't got past 10km.? Ever wanted to do an endurance team run but didn't know where to start..............

Well now is your chance! The Caboolture Dusk til Dawn in on Saturday 09th February and you can complete a marathon as a team of 4 or do relays up to 12 hours!!

A few of us have done this before, it is a unique event on a 500m track at the Caboolture historical village, plenty of room for supporters and cheering. Starting in the late afternoon it is perfect running conditions.

Options include:

Individual	Team
6 Hr run/walk Solo $45	6hr Relay 3x2hrs – $90.00 (3 participants)
	6hr Relay 2x3hrs – $90.00 (2 participants)
12 Hr run/walk Solo $55	12hr Relay – $180.00 (Min 4 – Max 18 participants)
50km run/walk Solo $45	50k Relay – $65.00 (2 participants)
100km run/walk Solo $55	100k Relay – $130.00 (5 participants)
Marathon run/walk Solo $40	Marathon Relay – $60.00 (4 participants)
Half Marathon run/walk Solo $30

When: Saturday 09th February
Where: Caboolture Historical Village
Time:  6pm

I know of a few people keen to do a team event. I will be sussing it out at training over the next few weeks to see if we can enter a few teams in the marathon and relays. Let me know at training or email me at info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au.

Saturday Session
After the success of our post xmas Southbank run and swim, it is back by popular demand.

When: Saturday 05th January
Where: meet outside Active Stride Southbank
What: 1-1.5hour endurance run  + Swim in Southbank Lagoon afterwards (we all just jumped in in our running gear last time, a perfect end to a good run)
Time: 6am-7:30am
Cost: $2

Note: parking is available under Southbank for $2 in by 5am out by 9am

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Saturday Session!

Wow, what a fabulous turn out to our last Quarterly Birthday dinner on Wed night! 40 BRSers celebrating another fantastic year! Thanks to the Ship Inn for your great hospitality as always. 

Details for this Saturday 22nd December - our last for 2012!!

Time:     6am-7:30am

Where: Meet at the New Farm Park Rotunda

What:   1-1.5 hour endurance run

Cost:     $2

Last New Farm Jan Power Markets for 2012!!

If you want any last minute xmas gifts or food.......Saturday is your chance!

Oh and post run treats and coffee too!

A BRS 2012 year in reflection coming soon..............stay tuned!!!!

Happy Running

Renae & Matt

Reminders, Saturday Session, Resolution Run

1. BRS Downtime
We will be around most of the holiday season to keep you on track, with a closure of only 10 days.
There will be no BRS sessions from Monday 24th December to Monday 31st December inclusive.
We will be back in action Wednesday 02nd January 2013.




2. Quarterly Birthday Party
Thanks to all those who RSVPed! 35 sweaty BRSers will be chilling out at the Ship Inn this Wednesday night for our last Quarterly Birthday party and holiday drinks!!

When: Wednesday 19th December
Where: The Ship Inn
Time: 7pm after training

See you there

Saturday Session

Our endurance run this Saturday will take place from the Storey Bridge Hotel. 

When: Saturday 15th December
Time: 6am-7:30am
Where: Meet in the Storey Bridge Car Park
What: 1-1.5hour run followed by breaky at the Storey Bridge
Cost: $2

This week we will run towards New Farm/Teneriffe...mix it up a bit!!

Resolution Run Sunday 13th January 

Looking for something to keep you going during the festive season...why not aim for the Resolution Run.

This year it is an 11km run or 5.5km, Start/Finish - River Stage, Botanic Gardens, Brisbane 

When: Sunday 13th January
Time: 6.30am start - 11km, 6.40am start - 5.5km
Cost: $42/$32
Enter: http://www.active8change.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=15 

There is no BRS team set up for this one as you need to enter and pay at the same time to be a team!  So just jump on and enter today!!!

It is definitely familiar territory so give it a go!!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Saturday Session, Holiday Happenings, Get Tougher!

Saturday Session

This Saturday we will head to the Regatta for our endurance run.
When: Saturday 8th December
Time: 6am-7:30am
Where: Meet opposite Regatta Hotel on bike path at City Cat stop
What: 1-1.5hour run followed by breaky at the Regatta
Cost: $2

Holiday Happenings

Well the holiday season has officially begun and so far it is has been great to see most of you maintaining your running and popping along to sessions!
Of course this is the season of holidays and xmas parties but it is also a perfect time to ensure you keep up your fitness! not only will you feel 100% for doing so, you won't experience the post holiday exercise slump and potential extra cheer in the form of kilos!!

BRS Downtime
We will be around most of the holiday season to keep you on track, with a closure of only 10 days.
There will be no BRS sessions from Monday 24th December to Monday 31st December inclusive.
We will be back in action Wednesday 02nd January 2013.

Quarterly Birthday Party
Our last Quarterly Birthday party will be on Wednesday 19th December and we will couple it with holiday drinks!!

When: Wednesday 19th December
Where: The Ship Inn
Time: 7pm after training

RSVP:  Wednesday 12th December to info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au

Brisbane Tough Mudder 2013

In 2013, Tough Mudder comes to Brisbane for the first time. For those of you who have not heard of it, a quick synopsis:

Tough Mudder events are hardcore 20km long obstacle courses designed by the British Special forces to test your strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses and half a million participants, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world. see www.toughmudder.com.au/ for more information.

When:      Saturday 17th August

Time:       8am (time will be confirmed 1 week prior to 17th Aug)

Where:    Location to be confirmed, but within 1.5 hours of Brisbane

TEAM:    You are invited to join the BRS Team, so enter to Get Tougher in 2013

ENTER NOW: Visit this link to join the team: https://www.raceit.com/register/groups/join.aspx?event=16564&id=7767860&group=273965
Team Password: brs123

Discount code: BrisVegas2013 (released last Tues & only if you enter by midnight 07th Dec $10 off )

Why not aim for a new goal for 2013.

To help you prepare, you might want to sign up for the BRS Tough Mudder Prep-Up: a structured 3 month lead up program commencing 11th May 2013, focused on improving your strength, agility, running, and obstacle skills! More information and costs in the new year. Training for Tough Mudder will also be a good compliment to your Gold Coast festival goals.

So Get Tougher in 2013!!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt