Saturday Session and Something New in the Air

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 2nd February

Where: meet Southbank Social Stairs 

Time: 6am-7:30am

What: Continuing the summer theme.....how about a long run with a swim.....parkrun and a swim....warm up then parkrun and a swim!!

General theme.....RUN  then  SWIM  then COFFEE/BREAKY

Liss will be there to co-ordinate.

Parking: under Southbank in the Southbank Carpark. $2 in after 5am and out before 9am. 

Cost: free (note: no drinks or refreshments, but drink taps available) 

Something New

Our BRS CoOp Members are pumped to introduce the new BRS website..

It has undergone some major changes, or closer to knock the whole thing down and rebuild everything.

We wanted to revamp our brand, but, not our values.  Some things will change, but our commitment to the running community, safety, knowledge sharing and inspiration will not change.

Take a wander through the new site......We are good, but not perfect so let us know if something doesn't work or is a little off!

Stay tuned for the BRS Re-Launch Party, tentatively booked on Saturday 23rd Feb from 4pm.

New website here:  www.brisbanerunsquad.com.au

Save the Date

When: Saturday 23rd Feb

Time: 4pm - late

What:  BRS Re-Launch Party.

What else:  Location to be confirmed.  Kids and family welcome.  We are looking at a kid friendly location from 4pm, then out for dinner and drinks.

There will be prizes, a run through of the new web site,  perfect time to join as a member of the new BRS!

Saturday Session

As we noted in last week's blog, 2 trail run options this week.

Free sessions..............and don't forget a hydration pack! It is going to be hot. 

Saturday Session (2 options)

When: Saturday 26th Jan (Aussie day)

Meet: Enoggera Reservoir, meet in carpark of Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre

What:  Trail run around the dam.  Lets get the training for "on tour" started.

            In addition to a long trail run there will be an option to do some Spartan training                                incorporating kayaking, swimming and more.  Please let me know if you are keen for this                  as  I need to design a session based on numbers.

After the run, we will hit the Dam for a refreshing dip and if you fancy a recovery swim..there are plenty of options. 

Time:  6am - 7:30am Run, followed by a swim, 6am-8am for Spartan

Cost: Free

Breaky:  Lets do breaky after at Walkabout Creek Cafe.

or

Meet: Underwood Park, Underwood Road, Priestdale.

What: Trail Run with Coops, Liss, Dan, Nick and Clare

Time: 6am - 7:30am

Cost: Free

Breaky:  As always to follow.  Location to be discussed.

Next Couple of Saturday Sessions & Save the Date

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 19th Jan

Meet: New Farm Park Rotunda

What: Opportunity for a warm up followed by parkrun or a long run or just parkrun. 

Time: 6AM - 7:30AM

Cost: Free

Breaky: Following the run, plenty of options at the New Farm Markets.

Saturday Session (2 options)

When: Saturday 26th Jan (Aussie day)

Meet: Enoggera Reservoir, meet in carpark of Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre

What:  Trail run around the dam.  Lets get the training for "on tour" started.

            In addition to a long trail run there will be an option to do some Spartan training                                incorporating kayaking, swimming and more.  Please let me know if you are keen for this                  as  I need to design a session based on numbers.

Time:  6am - 7:30am (8am for Spartan)

Cost: Free

Breaky:  Lets do breaky after at Walkabout Creek Cafe.

or

Meet: Underwood Park, Underwood Road, Priestdale.

What: Trail Run with Coops, Liss, Dan, Nick and Clare

Time: 6am - 7:30am

Cost: Free

Breaky:  As always to follow.  Location to be discussed.

Save the Date

What:  BRS On Tour 2019

           Raglan Karoio Trail Race, New Zealand

When:  Thursday 12/12 - Thursday 19/12

             Race day Saturday 14/12

Lock it in!!!

Happy Running

BRS Coaches

Saturday Session & Coops Corner & Monday Socials

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 12th January

Where: meet Southbank Social Stairs 

Time: 6am-7:30am

What: Continuing the summer theme.....how about a long run with a swim.....parkrun and a swim....warm up then parkrun and a swim!!

General theme.....RUN  then  SWIM  then COFFEE/BREAKY

Parking: under Southbank in the Southbank Carpark. $2 in after 5am and out before 9am. 

Cost: free (note: no drinks or refreshments, but drink taps available) 

Coops Corner

New Years Resolutions

Whether you are a ‘resolutioner' or not, a new year is certainly a great time to think about what running will look like for you in 2019. A fresh start. An empty canvas to paint a new Van Gough master piece (or perhaps something closer to an abstract Picasso piece?). This week's corner is a collection of suggestions to get your year started the right way. In no particular order.

1.      1. Enter. Finish. Celebrate

Some people race more regularly than others. Make 2019 the year you compete more. Lacing up for a race is great for you in many ways (whether you are in PB form or not). It is the most reliable marker in the sand for how you are progressing. Racing is the best type of training; you will always get more out of yourself being surrounded by 100s – 1000s of like minded individuals. Sharing that excitement and euphoria of pre-race and post-race adrenalin with others, especially those in our Blue and White family. And the grit and determination that is needed to get through the tough ones goes on to build character that is transferable to other areas of your life. The BRS race calendar will be shared in the coming weeks. Get out and join us in 2019.

2.       2. Goals, goals, goals

Setting goals (and writing them down) gives you direction. I like to have a goal for the week, month, 3-6 months and for the year. The short term ones change as time goes by, and on occasion depending on how they change, the long term goals change also. Goals can range from an aspirational time for a distance, the mileage or runs you want to cover weekly or for the year, or a different event or terrain to try out.

3.       3.Track it

I have a diary for every year dating back to 2010. They live in my running shorts draw and I often check them for reflection. With Strava, Garmin Connect, Moves Count etc these days that is less needed, but tracking your training in some shape and form is important. Including info on how you felt, who you ran with and where. Any injuries or niggles. All this ‘data' helps identify patterns or trends to help inform your goal setting. Second to this, the act of writing your running down is great reflection in itself.

4.       4.Cows Moo Softly

For those out there that are not primary school teachers, this is the way we helped little ones understand the concept of a ‘fair test' in Science. In any good experiment you want to change one variable, keep the rest the same, and measure something. In terms of running in 2019 – change something but not everything. Do a race you have never done before, try out some cross training, strength work, hit the trails or do some grass work. Something to give you some variety. Keep most things the same. Repeat some key races to judge improvement, stick to BRS sessions and track how you go over some of the more consistent sessions we do. Measure yourself against your goals and change if necessary.

5.       5. Don't sweat the small stuff

Everyone has a bad session, or a bad week. Trust the process that comes from consistent running. This is where the diary, the goals, the competing are important. Any run, even the bad ones (injury aside) are better than not running and build cardio, muscle memory, strength and stamina. But consistency is important. Aim for 3 runs or 4 runs a week and stick to it. This is where improvement lives.

So what do you all do now? Go out tomorrow and buy a $2 student diary, write your goals in the inside cover and go for a run. Just kidding. How or what you do is up to you. But whatever you do, lets make 2019 a great one.

Yours in Blue and white

Coops 

Monday Social Run

When:  First Monday of every month

Dates being:

Monday 7 January

Monday 4 February

Monday 4 March 

Monday 1 April

Monday 6 May

Monday 3 June

Monday 1 July

Monday 5 August

Monday 2 September

Monday 7 October 

Monday 4 November

Monday 2 December 

What: Saturday session on a Monday.  It's all about having a chat and being social, while getting in some great exercise at the same time.

Following each social run, a table will be booked at The Ship Inn for some dinner and drinks.

Cost: $2

Hope to see everyone there.

Happy Running

BRS Coaches

Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours & Details 

Here are our holiday hour details. 

We hope to see you over the break.....got to run off all the Christmas Food and Bev cheer!! 

SATURDAY 22/12 - NEW FARM PARK 

Meet: New Farm Park Rotunda

What: Opportunity for a warm up followed by parkrun or an long run or just parkrun. 

Time: 6AM - 7:30AM

Cost: Free

Breaky: Followed by New Farm Markets for those last minute Christmas purchases and a yummy breaky on the green. 

TUESDAY 25/12 OPTIONS 

SOUTHBANK PARKRUN 7AM

See Southbank parkrun website for details 

this site shows Australian parkruns and who is operating on Christmas and New Years 

http://www.parkrun.com.au/special-events/?fbclid=IwAR20HvLVEJsZ5n-w78HL0F3UISlM-YbQ29TVeXmQkG-dhPdc4NFFBi4oPKU

OR

CASUAL TRAIL RUN, BUNYA, 6AM

Where: Meet at the start of the Bunyaville trail parkrun

Time: 6am-7am (please arrive to start running at 6am)

What: casual Christmas fun trail run with Matt and Renae 

Cost: Free....but requires a Christmas smile!

WEDNESDAY 26/12 - BOXING DAY NO TRAINING

SATURDAY 29/12 - TRAIL RUN 

Where:  Meet at the JC Slaughter Falls Carpark, Mt Cootha

Time: 6am-7:30am

What: 1.5 hour trail run 

Breaky: quick drive back to a yummy breaky place we recently found at Western Districts Football club on Sylvan Road. 

The a new year happens!!......

See this link for New Years Day parkruns operating. 

http://www.parkrun.com.au/special-events/?fbclid=IwAR20HvLVEJsZ5n-w78HL0F3UISlM-YbQ29TVeXmQkG-dhPdc4NFFBi4oPKU

WEDNESDAY 2/1 - Southbank Run + Swim 

Where: meet The Ship Inn

Time: 5pm Run  6pm Swim/dip in Southbank Lagoon 

What: a 1 hour run followed by a well earned swim (Renae is happy to look after kiddies from 5pm-6pm while mums and dads run)

Cost: $2

Don't forget a towel and change of clothes/shoes! 

SATURDAY 5/1 - Southbank Run + Swim (lagoon cool off!)

Where: meet Southbank Social Stairs 

Time: 6am-7:30am

What: Continuing the summer theme.....how about a long run with a swim.....parkrun and a swim....warm up then parkrun and a swim!!

General theme.....RUN  then  SWIM  then COFFEE/BREAKY

Parking: under Southbank in the Southbank Carpark. $2 in after 5am and out before 9am. 

Cost: free (note: no drinks or refreshments, but drink taps available) 

MONDAY 7/1 - MONDAY SOCIAL, THE SHIP INN, 6PM (DINNER AFTER)

Where: The Ship Inn

Time: 6pm Run  7pm dinner, the Ship Inn

Introducing our Monday Socials!  More to come on this in 2019!!

Cost: $2 + pay your own dinner!

Please arrive 10 mins early to pre-order your dinner. 

Have a relaxing (but active!) holiday season. Stay safe!

Happy Running

BRS Team 

Test Wear & Dinner, Saturday Session and Go GC50!

REMINDER: 

Dinner + Mizuno Test Wear Session 

Wednesday 12/12  5:45pm onwards 

Asking Santa for a new pair of Mizunos this Christmas? Why not come along try out the latest models, and let old mate know your perfect pair!! I hear he is still taking requests!

Please arrive at 5:30-5:45pm if you are keen to try shoes so you can have a chat with Mel! AND order your post run dinner!

At dinner, besides other things, we will also be discussing The Brisbane Ultra Trail Run for 2019 - keen on doing it in a team? Come along and we will make teams on the night based on preferences!

Check out the details in advance - https://brisbanetrailultra.earth/   good thing is variety is available! Not keen on the road leg of the relay....run the trails, prefer to finish on the road segment...do the last leg! Options galore!! 

Brisbane Trail Ultra trail run 30 km Solo and Relay

Brisbane Trail Ultra trail ultramarathon 60 km Solo and Relay

Brisbane Trail Ultra trail ultramarathon 110 km Solo and Relay

Brisbane Trail Ultra trail ultramarathon 100 Mile Solo

BRS EVENT Details here https://www.facebook.com/events/310555886451696/

Join us for Shoes.....A Run.....Dinner.....chat! 

Saturday Session

To start our trail lead up AND to cater for our GC50 tapers, this week we are offering a road or trail option. 

When: Saturday 8 Dec

Where: Meet at the Carpark of the Western Districts Rugby Club on Sylvan Road (there is a toilet not far too and a playground too)

Time: 6am-7:30am

Options: 

1. Trails with Matt. Run part of the last segment of the Bris Ultra Trail towards Mt Cootha, hit some trails and head back 

2. Road with Renae. Head to the Toowong Path, go left, go right, loop or out and back! 

Breaky: 

Stroll up to The Corner Store cafe for something delicious and different ! OR Regatta is a short walk for an old fav 

Cost: Free

GC50 This Sunday 

10 of our brave BRSers are heading to GC50 this weekend. 2 extra brave souls taking on the 50, good luck Clare and Matty C....and to our other BRSers in the 15km and 30km, go for it!!

Keen to support? all the details are here https://www.gc50runfestival.com.au/

Happy Running

BRS Coaches 

Saturday Session + July 2019

Saturday Session

This weekend is the final hit out for our GC 50 runners!

Based on votes Wednesday night, this week we head to the Story Bridge for our long run start and finish. It also marks the 1st day of December!

When: Saturday 1 December

Time: 6am-7:30am

Where: Meet at Captain Burke Park  

Cost: Free - don't forget your drink bottles for after!

What: Long Run, shorter run with stretchy, run/walk......whatever your preferences

Followed by Coffee and Breaky at Puk or Main Street Cafe, Story Bridge 


Brisbane Trail Ultra Event Sat 6 July 19


As posted this week on FB, after chatting with members and coaches, it is time to try something new, Brissy based and very exciting for our main middle of the year event.

Swapping out our GC Festival for Brisbane's newest Trail/Road event in 2019......
Brisbane Ultra Trail Run!!
Options GALORE!
30 km Solo and Relay
60 km Solo and Relay
110 km Solo and Relay
100 Mile Solo
Check it out here: https://brisbanetrailultra.earth/

Get ready to enter, opening 15 December, and expected to sell fast!

Keen for a 15km run...start planning your team! Pair with another BRSer to tackle the 30km as a team. Or even a team of 4 for the 60km! Options, Options. 

Happy Running

BRS Coaches