Saturday Session + Reminders

Mizuno Night out  +  First Birthday dinner of year + bring a friend! 

Haven't been to training for a while due to injury.....here is your chance to come along and catch up for dinner!!

Been wanting to drag a friend along for ages.........bring them along for free!!! they won't regret it!

Need a new pair of shoes not sure what to get? come along and see Jess from Mizuno and she will fit you with some test wear shoes for the session. Try before you buy!

With Mizuno releasing new models of shoes, and new releases of previous models, its time for a test wear session!! I know many of you are in the market for new shoes after the big lead up to On Tour and others who are due a new pair or two for 2016, this is an opportunity for you to come along, try new models and have a chat to Jess our new Mizuno Rep!

We are also combining it with our first social dinner of the year, AND why not bring a friend, they will train for free + they can also try out Mizunos to start their BRS running career!!

When: Wednesday 24th February

Time: please arrive at 5:45pm if you wish to trial a pair of Mizunos and order our dinner before the session please.

Where: our usual spot, the Ship Inn, beer garden side

What: Mizuno test wear shoes, chat with Jess our Mizuno Rep, BRS bring a friend for free, followed by our first social dinner of the year!!

Dinner - 7pm after training

We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.

Saturday Session

Don't think you are ready for 1.5 hour run?  still come along, meet up with like minded runners and do the distance or time that suits you!!  Find a small group with similar distance/time goals, whether that be an hour, or 2 hours! 

Remember......Saturdays is equally (if not more so!) about the coffee and chat afterwards, than the run, the run is just a bonus!

LOCATION: we are sticking with Southbank for most of summer to allow us a quick recovery dip in this heat. 

When: Saturday 30th January 

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 (10am if you bring your Parkrun token/barcard)

Time: 6-7:30am, you could do a parkrun at 7am if you are keen! Only keen for 5km, do parkrun then join us at lagoon or for breaky afterwards. 

Cost: $2

Breaky, coffee and chats to follow!


Happy running,

Renae & Matt 

BRS On Tour Wrap, Saturday Session & Mizuno Visit

BRS On Tour - Cadbury Marathon Festival Wrap

WOW, we have had time to reflect in the 9 days since BRS on Tour finished! What a fantastic tour it was!!

Our 5th Tour and a great success like the 4 before it!

NOW as with all BRS On Tour....what happens on Tour stays on Tour!!

So we won't give too much away, just a few pictures, and a wrap of race day.

Race day our Marathoners were off to an early start, hitting the bus transfer at 4:30am for a 30min ride out to the Cadbury Factory!  then we entered the VIP area, what a fantastic idea, I would highly recommend anyone doing the event in future years, sign up early for the VIP tent.

We had massages, stretching mats, portaloos, espresso coffee made fresh to order!, eggs, bacon, sausages, fruit buns, banana bread, bananas, lollies, and of course, as much chocolate as you could eat!!  this area was also right on the finish line for us to cheer all our runners in along the last straight.

Our marathoners all had an amazing race and a very psychological race at that!! for many it was their first marathon, and for some they were veterans, but in a marathon, every event feels like your first in terms of nerves! It was two laps of the half marathon course which makes it even the more tough to come pass go, then head back out for another 21!!

They finished with smiles on their faces and well earned medals around their necks!

Our half marathoners started their event at 6:30am, heading out on a very undulating course, finishing with a nice hill climb to the finish! Again, for a few it was their first half and their were proud smiles as they crossed the line. All put their dedication and hard training to work, and put in their best every step of the 21km!

Our 10km runners and Mel with Ellie our 5km runners headed out late, just as the sun was beginning to come out!!  It was really enjoyable being able to run past a few of our marathoners and cheer them on!

Overall, this was a well organised event, a fantastic atmosphere, and we had perfect running weather.

Thanks to all the BRSers who joined us on BRS On Tour - Cadbury Marathon, it was an absolute pleasure. You entertained us, inspired us, and motivated us.

We recovered with Tasmania's Long Lunch Safari Tour, wine, cheese, cider, and strawberry tour, what more could you want!!!

We can't wait to reveal plans for a 2016 mini on tour, and 2017 International On Tour!! Bring it on.

Saturday Session

EEKS, 32 degrees expected on Saturday, so we are definitely hitting Southbank for a run and swim!

When: Saturday  23rd 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 (10am if you bring your Parkrun token/barcard)

Time: 6-7:30am, why not do Parkrun at 7am !!


Cost: $2

Breaky and chats to follow! 

Mizuno Night out, First Birthday dinner of year and bring a friend! 

With Mizuno releasing new models of shoes, and new releases of previous models, its time for a test wear session!! I know many of you are in the market for new shoes after the big lead up to On Tour and others who are due a new pair or two for 2016, this is an opportunity for you to come along, try new models and have a chat to Jess our new Mizuno Rep!

We are also combining it with our first social dinner of the year, AND why not bring a friend, they will train for free + they can also try out Mizunos to start their BRS running career!!

When: Wednesday 24th February

Time: please arrive at 5:45pm if you wish to trial a pair of Mizunos and order our dinner before the session please.

Where: our usual spot, the Ship Inn, beer garden side

What: Mizuno test wear shoes, chat with Jess our Mizuno Rep, BRS bring a friend for free, followed by our first social dinner of the year!!

Dinner - 7pm after training

We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

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

Time: OPTIONS!!

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 

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

Time: 6am 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

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

Time: OPTIONS!!

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 

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

Time: OPTIONS!!

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

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