Key Updates & Rain Policy

Recent Time Trials
BRS Time trials are one of the most critical ways that we as coaches get feedback on athlete performance, improvements, and training effectiveness...........
but more importantly it is the perfect tool for you to realise your improvements in performance, running efficiency and mental fitness. The more monitoring we do as runners, the greater ability we have to understand how we are going, what training is working for us as individuals, and where we need to improve.

Well done to everybody who completed the Beep Test last week and for the group that participated in the stair challenge. Some outstanding improvements and great benchmarks set for the first timers! Keep an eye on the http://www.brisbanerunsquad.com.au/TTResults.php page, as results will be updated this week.

Recent Uniform Order
Those of you who ordered a uniform with Matt recently will be please to know that Champ Systems will have them to use by Monday 25th October. So if you are participating in the Byron Run, you can proudly wear the blue and white!

Twilight 5.2km Early Bird closes in 3 days!
Get in quick and save money, only $20!
Thursday 4th November, 5pm
A fantastic mid week event around familiar territory, botanical gardens and Southbank.
Early Bird Closes: 15 October 2010, cost $20.00
Enter: http://www.pwc.com.au/events/coolnightclassic-brisbane/
Choose: I would like to search for an existing team
Search: Brisbane Run Squad

Updated Rain Policy
It looks like we are in for a rainy summer! So time to review and implement a BRS Rain Policy.
From today the Policy is
BRS training will be:
- ON regardless of rain
- Except if is EXTREME (e.g. thunder, lightening, torrential rain, hail, acid rain!)
- if training is cancelled due to extreme conditions, a twitter/facebook notification will be issued at 5pm
- if it is raining or has been raining extensively, the session will always be a long run on safe surfaces, rather than any hill or speed work. Remember the long runs are important to maintain our base aerobic fitness.
- if in doubt, sms Renae (0447 578 200) or Matt (0447 578 205) around 5pm

Mt Cootha Practice Run this Saturday!
This run is designed to put all your hill and aerobic base work into practice, introduce a new terrain and have some fun getting back to nature!!
When: Saturday 16 October, 2010
Time: 6:30am - 8am
Where: Mt Cootha off road trails
Meet: Slaughter Falls Car Park - near the public toilets on Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, 1st left after Birdwood Terrace http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=34+Sir+Samuel+Griffith+Drive,Mt+Cootha&sll=-27.474923,152.965908&sspn=0.028404,0.082912&ie=UTF8&hq=34+Sir+Samuel+Griffith+Drive,Mt+Cootha&hnear=&ll=-27.471991,152.974234&spn=0.007101,0.020728&z=16
Cost: $6 members, $8 non-members
* all abilities welcome, beginners please join us for a modified version up to the summit lookout and back

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Mousdash is fast approaching

Mousdash 2010

According to the organisers of the 2010 Mousdash 10.5km run

"The 10.5km Mousdash run course will test even the seasoned runner, but with a breathtaking, 360 degree vista awaiting every competitor, the pleasure will far outweigh the pain! "

OR for something a little less intense, this year for the first time there is a new option - The Courier-Mail 5km Summit Walk. Enjoy the stunning Brisbane Lookout views at a more leisurely pace and over a shorter distance.

When: Sunday 14 Movember, 2010

Where: Mt Cootha, Brisbane

What: 10.5km challenge or 5km summit walk

To enter: http://www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au/mousdash-entry-form.html

In the Corporate Team Name: enter Brisbane Run Squad

Cost: $40 for 10.5km, $30 for 5km

Entries close Friday 12 Movember - no early bird discounts, or team discount

Enter now and participate for a great cause, "the Mousdash is your chance to donate more than just a little sweat to the Movember charity by raising funds and awareness for men's health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men"

Mt Cootha Practice Run

This run is designed to put all your hill and aerobic base work into practice, introduce a new terrain and have some fun getting back to nature!!

When: Saturday 16 October, 2010
Time: 6:30am - 8am
Where: Mt Cootha off road trails

Meet: Slaughter Falls Car Park - near the public toilets on Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, 1st left after Birdwood Terrace http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=34+Sir+Samuel+Griffith+Drive,Mt+Cootha&sll=-27.474923,152.965908&sspn=0.028404,0.082912&ie=UTF8&hq=34+Sir+Samuel+Griffith+Drive,Mt+Cootha&hnear=&ll=-27.471991,152.974234&spn=0.007101,0.020728&z=16

Cost: $6 members, $8 non-members

* all abilities welcome, beginners please join us for a modified version up to the summit lookout and back.

Happy Running

Renae & Matt

Our Collaboration Partners - Part 1 Mizuno!

Our 2010/2011 Collaboration Partners-

working together in the health and fitness industry to benefit our local community

Brisbane Run Squad is proud to announce Mizuno as one of our of main collaboration partners for this year.

Mizuno specialise in running shoes - not only for different types of feet but different types of running.

Mizuno will be partnering with BRS to provide us with information on up to date, new and improved running shoe and clothing technology. http://www.mizuno.com.au/

But most importantly, they will be sponsoring us with Mizuno sports wear to give away to our members throughout the season as prizes and random draws..........so attending training just got a whole lot more FUN!

If you are looking to try Mizuno shoes, one of our favourite sponsors Active Stride (http://www.activestride.com.au/) has a large range of Mizuno shoes and professional advice on what is best for you oh and plus you get your member discount!

Thanks to Mizuno and we look forward to working together.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Weekend Wrap up & Upcoming Events

Formula 10km/5km Wrap Up
Well done to all BRSers who took part in this morning's 10 or 5km Formula Run, we all raced for a great cause, men's cancer fund raising council. So many personal bests yet again! Big Congratulations to Nicole D 2nd female across the 5km line, and Michael, Jody, Sam, Michelle, Stacey, Lisa S, and Raj all producing great runs. Brock and Lauren smashed their Bridge to Brisbane times by up to 8mins and Jason came in under 40mins.

Congratulations to everybody who participated.

Byron Bay Lighthouse Run 10km, Sunday 31 October, 2010
http://www.byronrun.com/
Early Bird closes: 30 Sept, 2010
Enter: If you are a BRS member and you wish to enter to receive club discount email info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au by 28 Sept, so we can guarentee we get early bird + discount rates = $25.00


Cool Night Classic 5.2km, Thursday 4 November, 2010
5pm, a fantastic mid week event, 5.2km run around familiar territory, botanical gardens and Southbank.
Early Bird Closes: 15 October 2010, cost $20.00
Enter: http://www.pwc.com.au/events/coolnightclassic-brisbane/
Choose: I would like to search for an existing team
Search: Brisbane Run Squad


Mousdash 10.5km Mt Cootha Fun Run, Sunday 14 November, 2010 www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au/our-events/the-mousdash.html
No Early bird applies, entries close Friday 12 November - Cost $40
Enter: www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au/mousdash-entry-form.html
in Corporate Team Name field enter Brisbane Run Squad

These are all BRS Club events, check the calendar for more details. A BRS Club event means that we will focus are training efforts on getting the squad prepared for these fun runs. Also it means that Matt and I will be present at each event for coaching and support. Sign up now!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Time Trial & Cool Night Classic

Time Trial

Some absolutely awesome times from Monday night's 5km time trial.
Matt C cracked the 18min mark coming in at 17:45 (after a 100km ride on Sunday!)
Michelle W smashed 2mins off her PB as did Cindy Y.
Well done to the first timers to, you have set some great benchmarks for 3months time.

Cool Night Classic
The Cool Night Classic is a fantastic mid week event, 5.2km run around familiar territory, botanical gardens and Southbank.
Enter now as part of the BRS Team
When: Thursday 4 November
Time: 5pm followed by a Cool Down party with live music, food, and beverages available
What: 5.2km run
Enter: http://www.pwc.com.au/events/coolnightclassic-brisbane/
Choose: I would like to search for an existing team
Search: Brisbane Run Squad

Cost: $20.00 until 15 October, then $25 until 29 Oct, then $35

Entries are open now, so why not jump on-line and save yourself some money!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Formula Run Sunday Sept 19th

The next club event
BRS will be taking part in is called the Formula Run. Hosted by Cancer Council Queensland and held during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, FORMULA RUN will raise valuable funds for research into men’s cancers while raising awareness of men’s health.

Where: Brisbane Botanical Gardens
When: Sunday 19th Sept 7am start (collect race packs on the day from 6am)
What: This sounds like a great race supporting some very important research. It is around The Botanical Gardens and then out Toowong bike path. It will be very familiar territory for us.
Cost: $35

If you would like to do the run log on to www.formularun.org.au and register. Registration closes on 16th Sept.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Happy First Birthday BRS!

A BIG HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO BRISBANE RUN SQUAD AND OUR RUNNERS

Thanks to all our runners for a great night!

Looking forward to a great second year for BRS!

The photos have been added to facebook, check them out!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brisbane-Australia/Brisbane-Run-Squad/101806529876753

See you soon

Renae & Matt