Gold Coast Marathon Reminders + Saturday Session

Gold Coast Marathon Reminders: 

1. Race Pack Collection
If you entered under the BRS Team, I will be collecting your packs as a group on Saturday 28th June.
You can get your race pack on Monday 30 June or Wednesday 2 July at training.
If you miss those opportunities, you will have be able to grab it from the BRS Tent at Gold Coast.  on Saturday or Sunday.

2. Tapering
If you are doing the marathon, you should have started the tapering off on your long sessions at least this week. Its about maintenance, injury prevention and mental strength now!! If its your first half marathon, same goes! If you are doing the 10km event, attending regular BRS sessions will effectively be your taper.

3. Post Gold Coast Celebration!!

Previous years have shown us that it is hard for people to cheer on team mates in the final stages of the marathon and attend the BRS after party held Sunday lunch time.

So......this year we thought we would combine the both. 

You will be able to cheer on your peers AND have a delicious lunch, AND, a few cheeky beverages.

Details Below:

What: BRS Gold Coast Marathon After Party!!!

Where: At the BRS tent.  In Mitchell Park, Gold Coast Highway, Southport. (between Southport fishing and dive centre and the toilet block)

Time: 11:30am onwards

Cost: $20 per person (under 10 years old free)

Who: anyone who wants to join us + RSVPs + pays their $20 on time!

What's included: sumptuous Moroccan inspired BBQ cooked by Matt, salads by Renae and soft drinks

Please RSVP if you would like to attend this amazing event and we will invoice you for payment. Please note: payment MUST be made by Tuesday 1st July.

email: info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au 

On RSVP - please advise of any dietary requirements.  BYO alcoholic beverages! 

Saturday Session

With distance and time starting to decrease, this week will be a 1.5 hour session, NOTE: the slightly later start time. 

When: Saturday 21st June

Time: kick-off 6:15am, finish 7:45am

What: 1.5hr run, whatever distance are aiming for on the day  +  stretching for those who get back early

Where:  Story Bridge Hotel: Meet at the grass area opposite the hotel, on the corner of Main Street and Rotherham Street. 

Cost: $2 

Breaky: 8am at Main Street Bar & Eatery - part of Story Bridge Hotel - opens at 8am. 

Happy Running

Renae & Matt 

Congrats and this weekend!

We announced our May Members of the Month last weekend!!

MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to:

Pete C for Challenge Member of the Month! Winning a Video Analysis and assessment from Shoes, Feet, Gear! 

Wendy and Jill attended EVERY session in May (including the camp!), and Wendy won the draw for commitment member. Congrats and enjoy your complimentary 1 hr massage with RechargeHQ!

BIG THANKS TO OUR AWESOME SPONSORS FOR THE PRIZES! 

BIG thanks to BRS for your kind gift for Arn!! He just got a king single new bed so your gift will come in very handy for a nice warm doona and bedding!!! 

ALSO AN EXTRA SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO.......

Our BRSer Claire Lynch!  Last weekend she completed her first Ironman Event in Cairns in what can only be described as horrific conditions!! Well done Claire and I hope recovery is going well!! 

This weekend

Saturday

1. Nerang Trail Running Series  

We have the next in our progressive trail running series at Nerang....9km this weekend on what looks to be soggy trails!!

Start time = 6:30am. See you there at 6am for sign-on and warm up!

More information here: http://www.goldcoasttrailruns.com/NerangSC_RaceInfo.html

2. Casual long Run

A few BRSers are meeting at the Regatta at 6am for a long casual run, followed by watching the first game of the Soccer World Cup (Aussies are playing!) over breaky!!

Meet in the Regatta Carpark on Sylvan Road. 

Sunday

Don't forget to pick up your race packs from the Convention Centre on Friday or Saturday. 

Due to the different waves and different line up points, we won't formally meet at a point before the event!

BUT keep an eye out for the blue and white uniforms as I am sure we will end up gathering somewhere as a group to go through race plans!!! 

For all information see http://www.city2south.com.au/

Happy Running

Renae & Matt

Camp Wrap, Saturday Session + Breaky, Events next weekend

Binna Burra, what a BLAST!!!

Last weekend was our 2nd BRS Camp - a 3 day trail running camp at Binna Burra in the Gold Coast Hinterland, it was absolutely magical and from all accounts a success!!!!

We started Friday night with a 5km night trail run! Armed with headlights and a spooky sense of adventure we headed out! Only a few stumbles and we made it back safe and sound to be rewarded with a 3 course meal in the lodge!!

Saturday - a sleep in, YES!! we met at 7:30am for a SAFE breaky, then hit the wet, rainy trails for 3.5 hours of amazing scenery, plenty of leeches, lots of laughs, and of course lots of running. Everybody covered between 18 and 28km! Top effort all around!!

We headed to the cafe for a very well deserved lunch....plenty of burgers, chips, and coffee....then back to watch Saint Ralph, an inspirational running movie and a good chance for a relax, stretch and roll!

Jaryd from Shoes Feet Gear adapted his afternoon session (due to the rainy weather) to take us through some undercover technique drills!

Then it was time to unwind over a complimentary cheese platter and a few beers/vinos before hitting the lodge for dinner!

We were on the trail (raining again!) by 6am Sunday morning for a 12km trail adventure - with plenty of hills and lookouts but not so many leeches!!

We finished the weekend with a scrumptious buffet breaky and a good old debrief!

We are so so proud of every runner that took part. They ran through the rain, darkness, fatigue, mountains and leeches without a complaint......ok so some complained about the leeches!!

Everybody accomplished a first on the weekend, first trail run, first time running 3 days in a row, first time over 30km in a weekend, longest run ever, etc etc......WITH no serious stacks!!!

A massive congratulations to all who participated!!!

Saturday Session

This week we will be heading to Southbank for our Saturday Run to enjoy a nice breaky afterwards. 

This breaky will be for our quarterly birthdays + announcing members of the month + Arn's Birthday (no present please!!)  

Where: Meet at Streets Beach, near the Southbank, near the Surf Club Restaurant 

Parking: Park in the Southbank underground carpark for $2! in after 5am out by 9am. Park in the middle near the pay station, and the exit will bring you out near Max Brenners and the stairs!

Time: Meet at 5am for a 2.45hr run or 6am for a 1.45hr run. 

Remember, you don't HAVE to run the whole time, choose a distance or time and go!! the finish time just means when you need to be back for stretching and refreshments if you want to join us. 

Finish Time: 7:45am

Cost: $2 for refreshments

IMPORTANT SATURDAY BREAKY INFORMATION:
I have booked The Point Bistro for Breakfast at 8am,.  So we are out by 9am for parking I am PRE-ORDERING at 7:30am Saturday. 
YOU NEED TO: give me your order at 6am Saturday before you start Running ( I will have a menu) OR email me: info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au 
Here is the menu: http://www.thepointbistro.com.au/bistro.htm 

NOTE: I cannot guarantee what time your meal will come if you don't pre-order with us. 


ONLY 1 Week until 14km City to South

www.city2south.com.au/

Register now under our team, password BRS123

Next Nerang Progressive Next weekend 14th June (9km)

Enter Now: http://www.goldcoasttrailruns.com/NerangSC_Enter.html 


Happy Running
Renae & Matt

This weekend & City to South

BRS Style!!


This weekend we are having our second BRS Camp ever! Trail Running through the moutains of Binna Burra!!

Our 20 Runners have their itinerary, essentials checklist, and maps of what to expect!. it is going to be chilly but that will add to the rainforest vibe!!

I can't wait to fuel up with breaky and dinner at the Binna Burra Lodge, yummy scones for a morning tea carb hit, a most fabulous cheese and fruit platter to wind down in the afternoon, and admiring the view in the Tea House as we debrief our loooooooong runs over lunch!!

OK, its not all about the food, but it is definitely something to look forward to!

After the rain we may have some slippery tracks to deal with....all the more fun!

We can't wait to share some photos with you of the weekend's adventures!!

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Not coming to camp??

Boo !!

But if your are interestered in a Brissy run, a few BRSers are meeting at Southbank at 6am for a run.
Meet at the usual spot on the stairs near Kodak Beach (next to the surf club).

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ONLY 2 Weeks until 14km City to South

www.city2south.com.au/

Register now under our team, password BRS123



Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Saturday's Run + Gold Coast Entries

Saturday's Run

This week we will be heading to Southbank for our Saturday Run.

Where: Meet at Streets Beach, near the Southbank, near the Surf Club Restaurant

Parking: Park in the Southbank underground carpark for $2! in after 5am out by 9am. Park in the middle near the pay station, and the exit will bring you out near Max Brenners and the stairs!

Time: Meet at 5am for a 2.45hr run or 6am for a 1.45hr run.
Remember, you don't HAVE to run the whole time, choose a distance or time and go!! the finish time just means when you need to be back for stretching and refreshments if you want to join us.

Finish Time: 7:45am

Cost: $2 for refreshmente

Coffee & breaky afterwards

Gold Coast Team Entries

Thank-you to the 40 runners who have registered under the BRS Team. The Team Entry has been completed so you are all successfully registered. I will send you a follow up email  soon....so you know who you are!!!

REMEMBER: You don't pick up your own packs - even though it asked you to nominate!! I will collect them as a team, usually 1 week before the event. You can collect them from training or Saturday/Sunday at the event!!

We hope everybody's training is on track!!

Remember - consistency is the KEY!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Saturday Run, Gold Coast Reminder, and other stuff!

Saturday Runs

Nerang Trail Run Progressive Series

As part of our Trail Running focus this year, we will be participating in the Nerang State Forest progressive series once a month as our usual Saturday Session.

The event dates and distances are below. Don't feel like progressing? You can simply enter the 6km for the whole series.

First 6km event is this Saturday. 

When: Saturday 17th May

Where: Starts and finishes at 1 Hope Street Nerang. Hot showers and toilets are available at the race finish. Free car parking is available in the surrounding streets.

When: Meet 6am for a warm-up jog, then the event starts at 7am 

TEAM ENTRIES

There is a team challenge too!! Brisbane Run Squad has been added to the list of available clubs to choose when you enter. If you have already entered, please email Ian info@goldcoasttrailruns.com to be added to the Brisbane Run Squad Team.

Enter Now: http://www.goldcoasttrailruns.com/NerangSC_Enter.html 

We strongly recommend our BRS on Tours to take part, and of course we always encourage all our runners to give Trail running ago! 

Alternative Road Run 

If you are unable to make it to Nerang, you could meet at the usual Saturday Southbank spot for a long road run

Meet at Streets Beach, near the Southbank, near the Surf Club Restaurant 

Parking: Park in the Southbank underground carpark for $2! in after 5am out by 9am. Park in the middle near the pay station, and the exit will bring you out near Max Brenners and the stairs!

Please note, there will be no coaches present. 

FINAL REMINDER:

Gold Coast Marathon Event Entries

All you need to know about joining the BRS Team and receiving 10% discount on your Gold Coast entries is now up on our What's On page, including $$ and account details.

NOTE: the money must be in the BRS account by Sunday 18th May to obtain entry and discount, otherwise your team entry will be deleted. For most banks, this will mean you have to deposit it by Friday 16th May at the lateset.

Binna Burra Essentials

Only 2 weeks until we hit the mountains of Binna Burra!!

For those coming along, please check your inbox for your essentials list. 

Any questions, please let us know. 

So purchase your new one now!!

• Discounts on eating out
• Discounts on hair and beauty
• Discounts on holidays/attactions/ accommodation/car hire
• heaps more

From every Entertainment™ Membership we sell, $13 goes towards our fund-raising for Brisbane Running Squad Birthday event in October! The more Entertainment™ Memberships we sell, the more we raise. Let your friends and family know we are selling them and they can help us out too!

If you are keen, let me know and I can bring one to training on Saturday.

or you can purchase a digital membership for her phone, here:

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/23141x2

Happy Running

Renae & Matt

P.S. thank-you to all you BRSers who have been so very thoughtful and showed concern and interest in my recent illness. I am feeling much better thanks, nearly back to 100% - onwards and upwards :-) 

Saturday Session, What's On!

Saturday Session

This week its time for some university loops leaving from the Regatta Car Park at Toowong.

When: Satuday 10th May

Where: Meet in the Regatta Car Park - on Sylvan Road, Toowong.

Start Time: 6am start 

Finish Time: 7:30am-7:45am

What: a long run, your own pace, join a small group of similar pace. There are HEAPS of options from the Regatta, out and backs, loop courses from 11.5 - 22km - choice is yours!!!

 

Breaky ++ Coffee at the Regatta afterwards

 

I am still sick, so I will only be doing the smaller loop, if anyone is keen to a small loop and some strength and conditioning afterwards for 20mins, I will be heading to the park so bring a towel!

 

What's On:

 

Gold Coast Marathon Event EntriesAll you need to know about joining the BRS Team and receiving 10% discount on your Gold Coast entries is now up on our What's On page. Entries are open, so feel free to enter with our team name and password as soon as you like!

NOTE: the money must be in the BRS account by Sunday 18th May to obtain entry and discount, otherwise your team entry will be deleted. For most banks, this will mean you have to deposit it by Friday 16th May at the lateset.

 

I'd strongly suggest booking accommodation if you haven't already and you should be well and truely into your training by now!!

 

Brisbane Marathon Entries

 

I have created a team, Brisbane Run Squad. No password is required.

 

To register1. Go to www.streamlinedevents.com.au and select Brisbane Marathon Festival 2014 on the left-hand side
2. Click Join an existing Team and type in Brisbane Run Squad
3. Select Brisbane Run Squad to join this Team
4. Choose from the options available for Brisbane Marathon Festival 2014
5. Continue with the registration process until p ayment has been completed.

Nerang Trail Run Progressive Series
 

As part of our Trail Running focus this year, we will be participating in the Nerang State Forest progressive series once a month as our usual Saturday Session.

 

The event dates and distances are below. Don't feel like progressing? You can simply enter the 6km for the whole series.

 

Where: Starts and finishes at 1 Hope Street Nerang. Hot showers and toilets are available at the race finish. Free car parking is available in the surrounding streets.

 

TEAM ENTRIES

There is a team challenge too!! Brisbane Run Squad has been added to the list of available clubs to choose when you enter. If you have already entered, please email Ian info@goldcoasttrailruns.com to be added to the Brisbane Run Squad Team.

Enter Now: http://www.goldcoasttrailruns.com/NerangSC_Enter.html 

 

Trail Running Camp

 

We are on our 3 week count down to Trail Running Camp, Matt and I are pumped!!

Keep an eye on your inboxes for a list of items we suggest you bring. We will send it out this weekend to give you enough time to purchase items if you need.

 

Entertainment Books

 

Stuck for what to buy mum this Mothers Day....treat her with everything she could need...

Buy her an Entertainment Book!!!!

 

• Discounts on eating out
• Discounts on hair and beauty
• Discounts on holidays/attactions/ accommodation/car hire
• heaps more

From every Entertainment™ Membership we sell, $13 goes towards our fund-raising for Brisbane Running Squad Birthday event in October! The more Entertainment™ Memberships we sell, the more we raise. Let your friends and family know we are selling them and they can help us out too!

 

If you are keen, let me know and I can bring one to training on Saturday.

or you can purchase a digital membership for her phone, here:

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/23141x2

 

Happy Running

Renae Matt