Saturday Session and Happy 5th Birthday BRS!!!!

Saturday Session - the BIG, final NERANG!!

The next next installment of the progressive trail running series at Nerang 20km this weekend is last chance training for our On Tour Runners! But don't let that stop you, of course anyone is welcome!!

There is a 20km or 6km option. 

Start time = 6am for 20km and 7am for 6km. 

See you all there at 5:30am for sign-on and warm up! Don't forget to look out for the BRS TENT!! 

Myself and Michelle will be bringing Muffins for post race sustenance and then we will head out for a celebratory brunch after presentations. 

More location 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.

GO TEAM!!

Due to this being our last On Tour lead up event, both Renae and Matt will be attending. Therefore there is no other organised/coached Saturday session. 

If you are keen to meet up for a long run from Southbank......
Meet at 6am at Streets Beach next to the Surf Club at Southbank for a casual run. [note no coach will be present]


For those of you who missed the Facebook post - 

this week we celebrate 5 years of BRS!!!!!!!

As I said on Facebook - WOW, 5 years ago Matt and I had a dream of growing a community of people that would have a thirst for running, a drive to for a healthy lifestyle & general enthusiasm for life!! WE DID IT!! 5 years on BRS is still here! 

The squad has accomplished so much in such a little time, hopefully changing & improving lives & having lots of fun doing so! 

With only 16 sleeps until our FOURTH BRS On Tour event to the Whitsundays, I can't wait to see what the future holds for BRS and where it will take us!

Keep running, keep coming, and we will be there for you!!

Happy Birthday BRS! 


Happy Running
Renae and Matt

Saturday Session, BRS On Tour & Come and Support!

Saturday Session

This Saturday we have a few options!

Option 1: those keen for a 1.5-2hr + run from 6am
When: Saturday 30th August
Time: 6am-7:30-8am
What: Long run
Meet at: Newstead - at Waterfront Park, Waterloo Street

NOTE: there will be no coaches there at 6am.

Option 2: those keen for a 1.5-2hr+ run from 7am
When: Saturday 30th August
Time: 7am-9am
What: Long run
Meet at: Newstead - at Waterfront Park, Waterloo Street

Option 1: keen for a combo 1hr run + 1 hr strength and conditioning

When: Saturday 30th August
Time: 7am-8am long run, followed by 8am-9am boot camp style session with Prestige Lifestyles.
What: Long run
Meet at: Newstead - at Waterfront Park, Waterloo Street

The Boot Camp style session is for a great cause, so the cost is a Gold Coin for donation to Canteen. https://www.canteen.org.au

Strength and Conditioning session:

Cost: Gold coin (or more!) donation to Canteen

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels 

Dress: 1980s theme!!!

Count Down To BRS On Tour

We only have 22 more sleeps until our Whitsunday's BRS On Tour. That means two more hard weeks of training, followed by a taper! 

Reminder: as a result of all coaches being away on tour, there will be no training for the week Saturday 20th to Saturday 27th September inclusive. We will see you back at training on Monday 29th September. 

Come and Support our Team

Saturday 6 September: Nerang 20km or 6km - come and support!!!

This is the last big preparation event for our BRS On Tour Runners. We would love as many BRS runners to come as possible! not keen on 20km, why not try out the 6km trail run, or come a little later to do a road run around the area, then cheer our team in!

We will have the BRS tent there and hopefully a massage therapist!!!!

Happy Running

Renae & Matt

Wednesday Wrap-up, Saturday and some more events!

Wednesday Wrap-up

Thanks to all of you who attended the session on Wednesday, in particular to say good bye to the lovely Hannah! Hannah has been with the squad for over 2 years and as a coach I have seen her go from strength to strength, becoming more confident in her athletic abilities and constantly challenging herself.

Hannah inspired us all with her fast times and on-going commitment to running and an active lifestyle.

We wish you luck Hannah on your next adventure, keep running and keep us updated!!

Thanks to the Ship Inn for accommodating a sweaty, stinky, loud bunch for dinner and a BIG happy birthday to Lisa for Wednesday also

Saturday Session

With only 4 weeks until our Whitsundays On Tour Trail Run, we have just enough time to squeeze in 2 more trail runs!!!

Join us this Saturday at Daisy Hill. 

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

Coaches: A triple treat!! Matt L, Matt C and Liss will all be there to help you navigate the trails! 

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

Events

A few events popped onto my radar this week, if you are interested:

1. Byron Bay Light House Run = Sunday 28th Sept www.byronrun.com 

2. Walk and Jog 5km for Alzheimer’s at St Lucia   = Sunday 28th Sept  http://www.memorywalk.com.au/

3. Sandgate Sunset Run = Saturday 11th October www.sandgatesunsetrun.com.au/ - this looks interesting!!


DONT FORGET Saturday 6 September: 

Nerang 20km or 6km - come and support!!!

This is the last big preparation event for our BRS On Tour Runners. We would love as many BRS runners to come as possible! not keen on 20km, why not try out the 6km trail run, or come a little later to do a road run around the area, then cheer our team in!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt 

Saturday session & the next month!

With many of the major running events over for 2014.....this time of the year is about staying motivated, having fun, maintenance and maintaining momentum!

If I had $1 for every time I heard one of you say, oh I regret doing nothing for those few months, I feel like I am back to square one!!  wow, gees I am struggling, I wish I didn't take that break.

For most of you now, running is part of your lifestyle, not something you do for 6 months of the year. The most important question here is......what are you trying to achieve from taking a break from running?  If it is tiredness and energy levels, sitting on the couch or sleeping in isn't exactly the best remedy! Maybe look at what is happening in other areas of your life. Work, nutrition, family to see where you can gain energy/make changes. I can pretty much guarantee that time away from running will not instantly make you feel better, probably rather the opposite.

Remember, if you are taking a break due to injury and undertaking rehab, please let us know so we can consider it in your return to squad.

SATURDAY SESSION

To help with inspiration, this week is an opportunity to combine your long run with a 5km Parkrun to increase your motivation for those last 5km!!

When:   Saturday 16th August

Time: start 6am, Parkrun starts 7am, finish approximately 7:30am

Where: Meet at the Rotunda at New Farm Park or at the Parkrun start line if you are only doing Parkrun

What: a 1hr run, followed by 5km Parkrun or a 1.5 hour run for those not keen on Parkrun.

Cost: $2

Remember Parkrun is free!!!! its a timed 5km event, more details available here. Please register if you haven't already. http://www.parkrun.com.au/

Breaky: maybe we can head to Vue or somewhere like that around New Farm Park.

p.s. the markets aren't on so plenty of parking!!

What's coming?

The next month are full of fun stuff to get involved in!

Saturday 17th August:  Good luck to everybody participating in the Lake Manchester 22km Trail Run this weekend!!

Saturday 24th August: River Run 100  www.riverrun100.com.au

This is a unique team style event, that looks like heaps of fun!!

We have kindly been given a free entry by the organisers. I am keen to put together a 100km team - maybe 5 x 20km, and/or a 50km team - 5 x 10km!

Let me know if you are keen to participate and which event!!

Whitsunday's crew, a great opportunity to get a 20 or 25km event under your belt!!!

Saturday 30th August: Bootcamp

Prestige Lifestyles at Newstead are again putting on a charity boot camp to raise money for canteen.

I am thinking we do our run first from Newstead from 7-8am, then join in the Bootcamp fun!

The last one was fun and this one you are even encouraged to dress up in 80s!!

Time: 8-9am 

Cost: Gold coin (or more!) donation to Canteen

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels 

Dress: 1980s theme - see below for some inspiration! 

Sunday 31st August: Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival 

Lots of events to choose from! Hope to see some of you there!

Saturday 6 September: Nerang 20km or 6km - come and support!!!

This is the last big preparation event for our BRS On Tour Runners. We would love as many BRS runners to come as possible! not keen on 20km, why not try out the 6km trail run, or come a little later to do a road run around the area, then cheer our team in!

We will have the BRS tent there and hopefully a massage therapist!!!!


Happy Running
Renae and Matt

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