Wrap UP, Memberships, Saturday Sessions, & Uniform Orders

Brisbane Marathon Festival

Well done to all BRSers who participated!  What a cracker of a day!
Over 20 BRSers gave it there all around beautiful Southbank and the CBD. Some AMAZING PBs and huge goals reached!!

Special mention to our marathoners! Hannah coming in second female OVERALL!!!! Sean smashing it with 3hr 15mins, and Will taking 6 mins off his last years time!! GREAT WORK CREW!

Another event down.....plenty more to come!

Memberships: A REMINDER

If you haven't register as a BRS member for 2014-2015 year, your fees are now $8 a session (instead of $6) and you will no longer receive your sponsor rewards. 

To join: 

For those of you who missed last night, we would still love you to become part of the BRS team for 2014-2015.

Existing Member Re-joining:
EMAIL: Please email info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au and I will ask you to confirm last years information and deposit $30 (single), $50 family of 2 into the BRS account
We will then provide you with a membership card and ask you to sign at form at the next BRS session.
Bank: CUA
Name: Renae Jones
BSB 814 282 
ACCT 31099466

OR

IN PERSON: see us at the next training session. We will get you to sign a form and please bring your $30 or $50 and we can give you your card on the spot.

New Member: 
Please complete the form here and follow the payment instructions or see us at training. 

Saturday Sessions

Options, Options, Options!!!

   Option 1 - Off Road     Nerang Trail Running Series  

COACH: Matt L

next installment of the progressive trail running series at Nerang....17km this weekend (5 km more than last time!!)

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

Team Challenge: we are tied for 3rd team overall now.  It would be great to have more BRSers participate to increase our rankings. If we win....we get.........BE THERE!!!! 

• 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.

GOOD LUCK TEAM!!!!

     Option 2 - Road Run  Story Bridge Hotel

COACH: Renae

When: Saturday 9th August

Time: 6am kick-off, 7:30am finish

Where: Meet in the Story Bridge Hotel carpark on the corner of Main Street and Rotherham Street, Kangaroo Point.

What: 1.5 hour run (options of running towards Bulimba, New Farm, or Toowong)

Cost: $2

Breaky afterwards!! 


Uniform Orders

UNIFORM ORDER IS OPEN!! see our uniform page for details, size charts and ordering form. http://www.brisbanerunsquad.com.au/Uniforms2.php!! 

Includes Visors

CLOSES next MONDAY 11 August.Order now!!

Happy Running!

Renae & Matt

Sign on success & this weekend

Wednesday night was our first sign-on event EVER and I hope that everyone enjoyed it!!

Highlights of the night!

1. We had Matt from RechargeHQ come along and extend an invitation for all BRS members to $10 off 1 hr massages at ALL RechargeHQ locations (not just Kangaroo Point!). See www.rechargehq.com.au for a list of locations.

2. Shane, our Mizuno Rep came along with some Test Wear Mizuno shoes for our runners to trial during the session. He bought with him HEAPS of Mizuno giveaway t-shirts (wow that material is sensational!), thanks Shane & Mizuno

3. Bridget won a new pair of Mizunos in our new member prize draw - congrats

4. Matt W won a new pair of Mizunos in our re-joining member prize draw - congrats

5. Nick M won the Commitment Member of the Month winning a free 1 hr massage at RechargeHQ (winning the draw over Andrew and Lisa who were also in the running!)

6. Michelle W. won Challenge Member of the Month and was awarded a free assessment and analysis at Shoes Feet Gear

7. Jan G donated some great random prize draws...thanks Jan!

8. Everyone received their new BRS Membership Card! Please show your card when using it at Sponsor stores:
RechargeHQ
Shoes Feet Gear
Active Stride
Ship Inn

A great night of catching up, celebrating, and welcoming everyone for another year!

Missed the Sign-on!! Don't worry! Sign-up NOW!

For those of you who missed last night, we would still love you to become part of the BRS team for 2014-2015.

Existing Member Re-joining:
EMAIL: Please email info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au and I will ask you to confirm last years information and deposit $30 (single), $50 family of 2 into the BRS account
We will then provide you with a membership card and ask you to sign at form at the next BRS session.
Bank: CUA
Name: Renae Jones
BSB 814 282 
ACCT 31099466

OR

IN PERSON: see us at the next training session. We will get you to sign a form and please bring your $30 or $50 and we can give you your card on the spot.

New Member: 
Please complete the form here and follow the payment instructions.

Saturday Session

Many of our BRSers are participating in the Brisbane Marathon Festival on Sunday. However those keen for a 1.5 hour hit out, meet me at Southbank!!

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 1.30hr 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: 7:30am

Cost: $2 for refreshments

Followed by breaky + coffee!!

Sunday - Brisbane Marathon Festival

We have so many of you competing in all three key events, even 4 keen marathoners!!

Meeting Point:

We will meet at the start of the race at

the Botanical Gardens Gates at on Alice Street at the intersection of Albert Street from 5:15am 

Spectators & supporters will then move to the finish line and meet you there!!

Happy to carry some stuff, but please don't load us up too much!!

Best of luck to everybody participating and DON't FORGET to collect your race packs in advance.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Saturday's Run + B2B + Sign-on just got bigger!

Saturday Run - Trail Run Daisy Hill 

This Saturday is a chance for another trail for all our BRS runners! Most of you have tried trail running now and really enjoy it, so we hope to see lots of you there.  

Where: Daisy Hill Conservation Park

When: Saturday 26th July

Time: meet at 6:30am for a 6:45am start (so you aren't starting in the dark!!)

What: an opportunity for some fun on the trails!! allow 1.5-2hrs

Coach: Matt Cooper has been doing plenty of training out there, he will be your coach this week. Helping you to navigate the paths and looping back to ensure everybody is enjoying themselves!! 

How to get there:
Daisy Hill Regional Park is easily accessed from Brisbane or the Gold Coast via the Pacific Motorway (M1). From the Gold Coast, travel north along the Pacific Motorway and take exit 24. Travelling south from Brisbane along Pacific Motorway, take exit 24 and follow the signs to Daisy Hill Road and the entrance to the park. 

Meet Matt at the Upper Carpark, just before you get in the Main Gate.. 

Here is a map of the reserve. 
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/daisy-hill/pdf/daisyhill-venman.pdf 

Here are the Google Map coordinates. 

Have FUN!!

Bridge to Brisbane, Sunday 7th September

If you are keen to run Bridge to Brisbane this year, why not join the BRS Team. Unfortunately there are no discounts or early birds for this event, but you get to feel like part of a team!!

Details are as follows:

entry	Date	Team Name	Password
Bridge to Brisbane 10km event http://bridgetobrisbane.com.au/	Sunday 7th September	Team Number: 46222	n/a
Bridge to Brisbane 5km event http://bridgetobrisbane.com.au/	Sunday 7th September	Team Number: 50528	n/a

As part of the Whitsunday's lead up, we are focusing on participating in the 5km, then running back as we have the Nerang 20km off road the day before, so its an opportunity for a fast 5km, then an easy recovery 5km. If you are keen on joining us, please join up!!

If you are competing in the 10km.......go for it!!


Our sign-on event just got bigger!!


Mizuno have come on board for our BRS Member Sign-on event next Wednesday 30th July.

There will be:

Random Prize Draws of Mizuno shirts
A Mizuno Shoe Voucher for an EXISTING member who re-joins
AND a Mizuno Shoe Voucher for a NEW member joining up!! 

ALSO>>>>We will also be taking Uniform Orders, we will have some samples available to try on! 

Bring your friends for dinner and to hear about BRS and meet new friends!!

Details are below: 
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NEW MEMBERS + EXISTING MEMBERS!! 

Come one, come all!!!! 

SIGN-ON 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 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 (discounted) from the Ship Inn Menu).

No need to RSVP just be THERE!!!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

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