SEQ Trail Race 2, Thank-you and stuff

SEQ Trail Run Race 2

So the second event run by the fabulous 'Those Guys' events is taking place this Sunday at Numinbah.

The event will be staged out of Numinbah Hall in the Numinbah Valley. This is on Nerang‐Murwillumbah Rd in Numinbah Village.

Event parking will be on private land adjacent to the hall.

See the participants guide for all details.  Hope to see some of you there!

REMEMBER: This event is a “no‐cup” event. There will be no on‐course water stations at this event and runners will be required to carry their own supplies as they deem necessary.

THANK-YOU FOR HELPING US CELEBRATE!

Thank-you to everybody that helped us celebrate BRSers 7th Birthday! Those who attended the party as well as those you wrote us messages of support and congratulations.

It was so fabulous to present our 7th round of BRS Mug Trophies.....they are highly sort after awards!!

Congratulations to these special awards winners for 2016:

1. Andrew M!
So for the third time, Andrew has been our most consistent training attendee!! Not only does he come to sessions regularly, but he always helps out with the drinks, bags, kids, and participants in heaps of events. He also gets a special mention this year for his time improvements, particularly his Marathon PB for 2016!!

2. Michelle K
As a relatively new BRSer, it has been so wonderful to see Michelle's smiles at training and even BIGGER smiles with all the PBS she has achieved this year. She has smashed her half marathon PB and has hit some new achievements in her parkrun campaigns. Well done to our most improved for 2016

3. Dan D
An overwhelming majority vote for our 2016 Runners' Runner!
A few comments from the voters:

Dan inspires me by his endless goal setting and achieving. He not only loves the running, he loves getting BRSers together for social occasions

Loves running and loves drinking. My kind of guy

Whether racing, cheering, or taking pics... Dan represented BRS at so many events this year. Next calling... BRS MAN!

Dan has become a BRS stalwart... he loves running and being part of BRS, he is always upbeat, positive and encouraging. Definitely worthy of runner's runner!

Special mention to Nick, Will and Janet J who also received votes.

Nick M
The fabulous Nick was runner up in all three categories!! that deserves a mention and a 1hour fee massage with RechargeHQ!!

Matt & Liss
Matt and Liss have had a big year, bubba two, coaching, and both hitting peak if not peaker form!! (if that is even a word!). We are so honoured to have you as part of the coaching team and BRS family!
We hope you love your new BRS drinking vessels and you will think of us everything you use them!

Saturday Session

This Saturday, there will be no coaches attending the Saturday run. Matt and I are heading to Numinbah. Matt is running the course Saturday as a reccy and I am hitting the event Sunday. He might even give me some tips!! 

However, if anyone is still keen to meet up and have a run and breakfast after:

When: Saturday 29th October

Where: Southbank Surf Club steps

Time: 6am - 7:30am


Monday Session - Halloween


Halloween edition!!! Dress as your favourite Zombie, witch, or something similarly suitable for a chance to win some amazingly relaxing Bexter Soda Crystals. Perfect for a recovery bath. 

Happy Running
BRS Coaches 

Saturday Session, place your vote and Race 1 update

VOTE NOW!!

For those of you who are new, every year at our Birthday party, we award three very special trophies, they become prized possessions!: 

1. Most Improved (voted by coaches) 

2. Most Consistent (as per our electronic sign in and coaches vote) 

3. Runners' Runner - VOTED BY YOU!!! 

Click here to place you vote for the Brisbane Run Squad 2016 Runners' Runner. Thank- you to those who have already cast their vote! 

Party Time!

Tomorrow we head to Sandstone Point Hotel to celebrate Brisbane Run Squad's 7th Birthday! 

I thought I would attach our first ever blog for a run down memory lane! We were so nervous! 

Gosh it seems so long ago now, we can't remember life without Brisbane Run Squad. 

Keep an eye out on Facebook for a post party wrap, including our award winners!!

Saturday Session

This Saturday, let's head to New Farm!  

We are keen for a warm up, followed by New Farm Parkrun if anyone else is keen!
If not, come along for a long endurance run, walk, or frankly whatever active thing you feel like doing!

When: Saturday 22nd October 
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: New Farm Park Rotunda
What: Being active + coffee + markets! 

South East Queensland Trail Running Series
Race 1 - Enoggera Reservoir

What a wonderful start to the new South East QLD Trail Series!

It was so nice to have the first race somewhere that BRSer's know ( I won't necessarily say love!), but familiarity is good! 

Congrats to Matty Coops who came in 5th and Nick 13th overall for the long course, Renae pulling a top 10 female with Liss Coops very hot on her heals! Andrew snuck in under 1.20 and Dan a top 10 overall for the short course. 

Big thanks to Seany who was there at the last killer hill cheering us on! 

Fantastic efforts all round. We have the told the races slowly increase in intensity and technical difficulty, so bring it on!

We hope to see more of you joining us at Race 2 - 
Round 2 @ Numinbah
Sunday 30 October 2016
6.9km / 11.4km

Happy Running 
BRS Coaches 

Saturday Session & Race 1 SEQ Trail Running Series

Saturday Session

Due to there being a race on Sunday, no coaches will be attending the Saturday run.

However, if anyone is still keen to meet up and have a run and breakfast after:

When: Saturday 15th October

Where: Southbank Surf Club steps

Time: 6am - 7:30am

South East Queensland Trail Running Series
Race 1 - Enoggera Reservoir
When: Sunday 16th October

Where: Enoggera Reservoir, Off Waterworks Road

Time: 5:20am - Bib collection
          6:30am - first wave, you will be advised of your wave time upon registration

What: Trail run.  Check out the full participant guide at
          https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5549bc4de4b0d0dbb4ff14fa/t/57f5f3ddff7c50936ae44be7/1475736567608/SEQTRS_Participant+Information+Guide+-+Round+1+-+Enoggera.pdf

Entry into this race has closed.  Good luck to everyone competing.

Race 3 in Pomona is also closed.

All other races are still open to enter.

Happy Running

BRS Coaches

Saturday Session, RSVP for Party, Upcoming races

Saturday Session

This weekend we will be heading back to Southbank.  As a lot of you are competing in the Tooheys Trail run on Sunday this can be a nice social run.

When: Saturday 8th October

Where: Southbank Surf Club steps

Time: 6am - 7:30am

What:  Warm up then parkrun

RSVP Please

Can everyone please RSVP to our 7th birthday party even if you are not intending to grab a lift on the bus.  We still need numbers for the lunch reservation.

You can RSVP here:
https://brisbanerunsquad.typeform.com/to/N5HxQ2

Upcoming Races

Tooheys Trail Run

When: Sunday 9th October

Where: Griffith University Nathan Campus, 170 Kesslers Rd, Nathan

Time: 5:30am - race pack collection
          6:30am - 21km starts, 10km and 5km to follow

What: Bitumen to bush, all-terrain scenic challenge from Griffith University Nathan Campus and throughout the Toohey Forest.

South East Queensland Trail Running Series
Race 1 - Enoggera Reservoir

When: Sunday 16th October

Where: Enoggera Reservoir, Off Waterworks Road

Time: 5:20am - Bib collection
          6:30am - first wave, you will be advised of your wave time upon registration

What: Trail run.  Check out the full participant guide at
           https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5549bc4de4b0d0dbb4ff14fa/t/57f5f3ddff7c50936ae44be7/1475736567608/SEQTRS_Participant+Information+Guide+-+Round+1+-+Enoggera.pdf

Happy Running

BRS Coaches

Saturday Session, 7th Birthday Reminder & Tooheys Trail Run

Saturday Session

This week we will head to Captain Burke Park.  Long Run options and hill training options for those of you wishing to re-visit the hill at the northern end of The Story Bridge.

When: Saturday 1st October, 2016
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Captain Burke Park
What: Long Run + breakfast

Cost: $2

Hope to see you there.

7th Birthday Reminder & our new RSVP Form

So this year, we thought let's do something to get as many of you, your friends and your family involved. Entry to the event is FREE! It's adult and kid friendly, you can purchase any food on the menu as you like, cash bar for drinks and you get to have an amazing time.  

When: Saturday 22nd October

Where: Sandstone Point Hotel 

Address: 1800 Bribie Island Road, Sandstone Point. (approx, 1 hour from Southbank)

What: 

We are going to take advantage of the Oyster Festival!!

Don't like oysters, doesn't matter! there is heaps of other food options, entertainment, live music and more!

It is a great venue to really kick back and enjoy. 

Time: 

1pm-3pm: We have an outdoor area booked for lunch and drinks

3pm onwards: hang out and chill on the massive grass area  (so bring a blanket)

6ishpm - back at Southbank for those keen to party some more! 

Transport Options:

BUS!!: oh yeah, we have a driver, we just need to know numbers and we will book it in and give you prices. At this stage, based on numbers it will be $20 per person return.

Bus we will pick up and drop off from Southbank at 12noon. 

Own Transport: obviously there is also the option to drive yourself and meet you there. 

Friends, family, kids all welcome!  We are really looking forward to it. 

To RSVP please visit https://brisbanerunsquad.typeform.com/to/N5HxQ2 and fill out the form.

Tooheys Trail Run

There is still time to enter the Griffith Tooheys Trail Run.  The free singlet and discount is no longer available, but spots on the Brisbane Run Squad team are open.

To enter go to www.griffith.edu.au/sport/play-sport/sport-events/toohey-trail-run
Choose team when selecting your event.
Enter Brisbane Run Squad as team name and Matt Cooper as team contact. 

Bring it on!!

Thanks

Our thanks to Matt C for taking all the sessions during the week while we were away having a fantastic time camping.

Saturday Session + More Birthday Party Details

Saturday Session

This week we will head to the Regatta Hotel , Toowong as our start and finish point. Plenty of options from there! If you are really keen, you can run out and do Mt Cootha from there too. 

When: Saturday 16th September, 2016
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Regatta Hotel Car Park 
What: Long Run + breakfast

Cost: $2

Hope to see you there. 

7th Birthday Party - more details!

WOW, can you believe it, 7 years of glorious running and coaching adventures. We wouldn't change it ! It has been so humbling and uplifting to have a positive impact on so many lives. We hope that you continue to feel the sense of passion and enthusiasm we have for the art of running!

They say 7 years is a milestone in a small business so we are pretty stoked to get there. 

So this year, we thought let's do something to get as many of you, your friends and your family involved. Entry to the event is FREE! It's adult and kid friendly, you can purchase any food on the menu as you like, cash bar for drinks and you get to have an amazing time.  

When: Saturday 22nd October

Where: Sandstone Point Hotel 

Address: 1800 Bribie Island Road, Sandstone Point. (approx, 1 hour from Southbank)

What: 

We are going to take advantage of the Oyster Festival!!

Don't like oysters, doesn't matter! there is heaps of other food options, entertainment, live music and more!

It is a great venue to really kick back and enjoy. 

Time: 

1pm-3pm: We have an outdoor area booked for lunch and drinks

3pm onwards: hang out and chill on the massive grass area  (so bring a blanket)

6ishpm - back at Southbank for those keen to party some more! 

Transport Options:

BUS!!: oh yeah, we have a driver, we just need to know numbers and we will book it in and give you prices. At this stage, we don't envisage it to be over $20 each return but it depends on numbers. 

Bus we will pick up and drop off from Southbank at 12noon. 

Own Transport: obviously there is also the option to drive yourself and meet you there. 

Friends, family, kids all welcome!  We are really looking forward to it. 

Keep an eye on Facebook for an options survey to gauge transport interest and RSVP. 

Lock it in people!!

Happy Running

BRS Coaches. 

Happy Brthday, Party Date Change, New Trail Run Series and Saturday Session

Happy Birthday to us!!!!!!!

We have officially turned 7.  Our little running squad is growing up fast.  Thanks to all who have stuck by us through the last 7 years and lets hope there is more fun to be had in the future.

Birthday Party Date Change

Due to some conflicting race obligations, we are moving the date of our BRS birthday party to Saturday 22nd October.

More details to follow.

However, I can tell you that this event will be both kid and adult friendly with lots of fun to be had by all.  It is free!  And we are currently looking into some transportation to and from the event so everyone can have a good time and not have to worry about transport.

Trail Run Series

The South East Queensland Trail Running Series is a new series featuring 8 events at 8 different locations beginning in October 2016 and running through to March 2017
Each event offers a choice of 2 distances ranging form 6km to 20km.
All locations are within easy driving distance from Brisbane and cover Gold Coast, Brisbane and The Sunshine Coast.

You can enter all races or just one, it's up to you.

So lets try something different and give this a crack.

More details can be found at www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au

There is a 10% discount for all BRS runners.  Simply enter the code 'BRS' to receive your discount when entering single or multiple races.  There is also a promo for anyone entering 4 or more races, receive a free North Face hat!

The first race is on 16th October at The Enoggera Reservior.  Nice and close, and somewhere we have trained before.

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 10th September
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: New Farm Park Rotunda
What: Long Run + Park Run + Markets + breaky!!