Saturday Session + Members of the Month + Member Sign in EVENT!!

Members of the Month

Last Monday at training we were VERY happy to announce our June Members of the Month.

Commitment Member of the Month
We had one, very committed, consistent member last month.......the lovely Lisa P attended all June sessions!!  Congratulations Lisa and enjoy your free 1 hour remedial massage with RechargeHQ!!!

Challenge Member of the Month
A BRSer that is undoubtedly always challenging himself.....entering tough events, trying his skills at off-road running, constantly researching and applying himself to better his technique and running efficiency (and of course speed).........is NICK!!   Nick wins our Challenge Member of the Month and will be seeing our sponsors Shoes Feet Gear to collect his reward!!

It's Membership Time!!!

BRS membership works on a financial year basis from 1 July to 30 June each year. We also allow a grace period of July for members to keep paying $6 until all memberships are sorted.

This year, we are doing Membership Sign-on differently.......and hopefully a little bit more exciting!!!

MEMBER SIGN-IN EVENT - be there! 

When: Wednesday 30th July
Time: 7pm after training
Where: the Ship Inn Beer Garden (bring a change of clothes, jumper, it might be chilly!)
What:

• Sign-on to become a BRS member for 2014-2015 year (bring your $30 membership with you please as cash, there will be no eftpos)
• Receive your BRS Membership Card to obtain our sponsor rewards
• Update us on your goals for the upcoming year
• An opportunity to ask coaches about membership, how BRS works, social events, upcoming events, and of course discuss your running goals
• An opportunity to chat with our sponsors about their products and services
• a great chance to catch up with friends and meet new ones!! 

PLUS

• Celebrate the BRS member birthdays from July-Sept with dinner and cake! (please note: dinner and; drinks are at your own expense from the Ship Inn Menu).

No need to RSVP just be there! 

Saturday Session 

When: Saturday 19th July

Time: 6am - 7:45am

Where: Meet at the Rotunda, at New Farm Park (note the markets aren't on, so parking should be fine)

What: a long run as long as you want it to be with the time we have. Your distance will depend on your current goals.

Breaky:  Lets try the new End of the Road Cafe near the city cat stop at New Farm Park.

After a week of hills, this is a chance to run some long flats!!

Happy training
Renae & Matt

Saturday Sessions

Well we only have 10 weeks to go until our MAJOR Goal race of the year......

the 28km off road Whitsunday Run!!

So that is the major focus now for 23 of our runners and we will have adding a few more trail runs to our Saturday sessions. 

What else is happening?

In saying that there are HEAPS of running events to chose from over the next 3 months regardless of what your goals are, they are a great way to keep you focused and motivated leading up to the silly season. 

·         Sunday 20th July - Jetty to Jetty, 10km,21km

·         Sunday 27th July - Park to Park Ipswich, 10km, 21km

·         Sunday 3rd August - Brisbane Running Festival, 10km, 21km

·         Sunday 31st August - Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival, 10km, 21km
      Sunday 7th September - Bridge to Brisbane 10km

      Saturday 20th September - Twilight Bay run, 10,21km 

      These are all on the BRS calendar so check it out.

      Saturday Sessions 

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    Option 1 - Off Road 

Nerang Trail Running Series  

COACH: Matt

We have the next in our progressive trail running series at Nerang....12km this weekend

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

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

P>S. we are coming 3rd team overall!!! It would be great to have more BRSers participate to increase our rankings. If we win....we get.........pretty awesome 

• awarded a perpetual shield (to hold for one year) and replica
• provided with a hi-res image which will be available for download for every member of the winning team. This group photo will be taken at prizegiving at the last race meet on 6 September, and
• showcased in a 2 page spread in Womens Running magazine in issue 17 at the end of the series.

Option 2 - Road Run SOUTHBANK

COACH: Renae

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

Where: Meet at Streets Beach, near the Southbank 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: 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

Happy Running

Renae & Matt 

Gold Coast Marathon Weekend is here!! (& Sat alternative!)

One of our favourite goal events of the year is here!

5-6 July on the Sunny Gold Coast! 

What you need to know.....

Tent Location:

Keep an eye out for the BRS Tent!! You won't be able to miss it. We can't give the exact location, but somewhere in Mitchell Park, Gold Coast Highway, Southport. (between Southport fishing and dive centre and the toilet block).

Come and say hi!!!

Start Times: 

Come to the BRS tent before your event for a warm up, photo, and a psych up with your fellow BRSers!

Race Pack Collection:

We will be at the Tent from 5:45am Saturday and 5:15am Sunday. If you have not collected your race number from us this week, you can get if from us at the tent during those times!!

Bags: 

Please feel free to leave your bags / gear at the BRS Tent during your race. there will always be someone there during the events.

After Celebration: 

We have 33 RSVPs to our after run celebration at the BRS tent, can't wait!!!!
Please BYO any alcoholic drinks and glasses/plastic glasses for wine (we have them for softdrinks/ juices).

Gold Coast is a great event to simply cheer on and encourage your fellow runners, so please feel free to pop in on the day you are not racing and cheer our on our 45 participants!

See you soon!!!!!!!!

Saturday session
There is no formal BRS session due to the Gold Coast Marathon Festival.

However, Prestige Lifestyles is putting on another charity strength and conditioning event.

When: Saturday 5 July
Where: Waterfront Park, off Waterloo Street in Newstead
Time: 8-9am! 

From Sarah: Come and join in our final Charity Bootcamp to raise money for Youngcare!

"Youngcare is committed to raising awareness of the issue across the nation so that we can drive change and create real choices for young Australians and their families."

www.youngcare.com.au

ALL ages and ALL fitness levels! 

Bring your friends, family, and colleagues along and help us support this incredible cause! 

We ask that you bring along a gold coin donation (or more!) to go towards Youngcare. 

It's going to be an amazing morning - we can't wait to see you there!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Gold Coast Reminders, Post GC Events, Saturday Session!

Gold Coast Festival - 1 week to go

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. 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!

Thanks to our 25 who  have already RSVPed! 

Saturday Session

Our last opportunity for a long taper run before Gold Coast Festival. 

Where: Regatta Hotel - meet in the carpark on Sylvan Road

When: Saturday 28th June 

Time: 6am-7:45am - run as long as you need to for your current goals. If you get back early a good opportunity to stretch!! 

Cost: $2

Breaky afterwards at the Regatta Hotel. 

Post Gold Coast Weekend

Nerang Trail Run Series   

Saturday 12th July 

The 3rd event of the series - 12km. 

Enter now. http://www.goldcoasttrailruns.com/NerangSC_Home.html

BRS Sessions: Some of you are asking if we will be training the Monday 7th July.  there will be NO session on the Monday, after a full on weekend, its an opportunity to do your own light recovery run and we will be back on Wednesday 9th July.  

Events:

I know many of you are aiming for events at the Brisbane Marathon Festival a month later, but here are some other events you may be interested in. 

Brisbane Sky Run in July (the old Mousdash!)   

Sunday July 13th

http://iconevents.com.au/brisbane-sky-run/

This is no average ‘fun run’, it’s tough (tougher than most we think), which makes conquering it that much sweeter.

The Brisbane Sky Run offers a brand new challenge in the heart of the running season on Sunday July 13.

Both the 5km & 10.5km courses take you up and over the Mt Coot-tha Summit, Brisbane’s highest peak.  We’ll have some great entertainment on-course to keep you moving and prizemoney up for grabs if you think the course records are within reach.

It’s time to set your sights higher – join us on Sunday July 13 and take up the challenge.

Sumerset Rail Trail Fun Run   

Sunday July 13th

12^th Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run.  Challenge yourself on the 8.3km or 3km run along the historic Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, join in the festivities at the finish line and then take in the sights, sounds and tastes of our unique tourist destinations to “make a day of it”.

http://www.railtrailfunrun.com.au/

Jetty2Jetty Sunday July 20th

http://j2j.com.au/enter-2/

Half Marathon, 10km, 5km - a nice scenic run at Redcliffe. 

Happy Running

Renae & Matt 

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