This weekend & Wet Weather Policy refresher

Saturday BRS Xmas Party

Thanks to everybody who RSVPed for the BRS Christmas Party this Saturday 01st December.

We will see you at New Farm Park (keep an eye on facebook for exact location) from 2:30pm ! Don't forget to bring a plate of food, your drinks and any park games!!

I have had 30 RSVPs for dinner......lucky as our allocation was only 30, so a full house! I am looking forward to an evening of yarps, tasty tapas, and sampling beers!  see you at Bitter Suite New Farm from 5:30pm www.bittersuite.com.au/

Saturday's Run

Hot Hot Hot, so Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
It is expected to be 32 degrees on Saturday (with a morning minimum of 24!!). Don't leave it until Saturday to hydrate start now!!
We will be heading to Southbank where there are plenty of drink fountains around the river loop, so you will never be too far from water.  Maybe bring your togs, to jump in the lagoon afterwards!

When: Saturday 01st December
Where: Meet at the front of the Ship Inn (near end of Goodwill games bridge)
Time: 6am-7:30am
What: endurance run 1-1.5hours - all welcome, choose your time/distance!!
Cost: $2 for refreshments

Congratulations to our Spring Series Fast Track Team !!
after four 7 km races over 8 weeks, they finished second on the ladder and first in Mixed Teams.
Well done to Matty C, Ken, Paul T, Wendy and Jan!!!

For more information on Fast Track, see www.chem.net.au/fasttrack/ 
I will keep you posted when the next series starts!

Wet Weather Policy 
As it is coming into the rainy season, it is a timely reminder of our Rain Policy:

BRS Training Rain Policy is: 

1. ON regardless of rain- Except if is EXTREME (e.g. lightening, torrential rain, hail, acid rain!)
2. if training is cancelled due to extreme conditions, a twitter/facebook notification will be issued at 5pm
3. 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.
4. if in doubt, sms Renae (0447 578 200) or Matt (0447 578 205) around 5pm

see you all over the weekend

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

This Weekend

Saturday Session

Ready for a long run followed by some yummy market coffee and treats!! Well hopefully the rain holds off for us this week as we head back to New Farm Park.

When: Saturday 24th November
Time: 6am - 7:30am (NOTE earlier start of 6am)
Where: Meet New Farm Park rotunda
What: 1-1.5 hour long run
Cost: $2.00

+ breaky at the markets.

Please note, if it is raining, Arn and I will not be there, but obviously feel free to meet up and RUN!!

I know some of you haven't visited the markets before, so check out the link here to find out more about them. http://www.janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au/market_information.php


Santa Fun Run

It looks like we have over 20 BRSers running for the Variety Club this Sunday in the annual Santa Fun run, and 20 hungry runners for breaky afterwards.

Thanks to those who RSVPed. Breaky is booked for 8:30am at the Library Cafe underneath the State Library. the booking is under Brisbane Run Squad.
I will see you at the race start, or at breaky if I miss you.

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Xmas Party,Wrap Up and Whats UP!!!

Xmas & Holiday Celebration

As it was going to be hard if not impossible to top our 3rd Birthday Party, we thought we would go for something a little more relaxed for our Xmas Celebration!!

Hopefully catering for everybody, families, partyers, diners and socialisers!!
Here are the details of our Xmas Party:



Saturday 01st December, 2012

2:30pm - New Farm Park (keep an eye on facebook on the day for where in the park we are - or go on an adventure to find us!!)
An afternoon of games, croquet & laughs!!
please bring a plate of nibbles and whatever you wish to drink!

5:30pm: Bitter Suite Beer Bistro, New Farm
Enjoy a cold beer, delicious vino, yummy tapas and good company for the afternoon into the evening.
We have an area reserved, and you can simply order your own food and drink as you see fit!!
www.bittersuite.com.au  for you beer drinkers, they have over 10 beers on tap and dozens by the bottle! Yummy ciders and a good wine list too.

RSVP: It would be great to know who is coming to both, however RSVP Bitter Suite is a must please.
by Wednesday 28th November. 


What's Up

According to the BRS calendar, we had kayaking scheduled for this Friday. as you may have presumed this is not going ahead. I will get back to you with new dates and details.

This time in the running season, it is all about having a go! Running for charity, running with friends, running just cause its so awesome! there are a few things coming up.....



When: Sunday 25th November, 7am
What: 5km Run for the Variety Club. Start at Kurilpa Point Park, through Southbank, across the river and back.
Cost: $30 - enter as a Team Adult - search for Brisbane Run Squad   Entry includes your Santa suit!!
Enter: www.varietysantafunruncom.au/QLD/ 

I have booked a table for Breaky at the Library Cafe for 15 people at 8:30am. Spots are filling fast, so get in quick if you are keen to join us!!  info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au




When: Sunday 09th December 2012
Where: start and finishes in Miles Buisson Park, Broadbeach Boulevard, Broadbeach.
Time: Different start times from 5am
What:  50km Solo, 30km Solo, 25km (relay for 2 people), 15km solo
Cost: $100 Relay, $50 30/15km, $70 50km
Enter: http://www.goldcoast100.com/K2D_Enter.html


Wrap Up
Last weekend was a busy one!! Warrior Dash on Saturday and Mousdash Cootha Run on Sunday.

To see an awesome, fun wrap up of the Warrior Dash event, what Matty Cam on YouTube: http://youtu.be/yEvBB0ug4kQ

Mousdash was a great event as usual. We had a few first timers like Nick, Jenny, and Sean, and some veterans like Matty and Keeters. Some great times, an eight minute PB by Keeters and a 45min run from Nick which if you have done Mousdash you would know that is a sensational time!!

Saturday Session

Join us for our usual long run session this Saturday

When: Saturday 17th November
Where: Meet at the Corner of Gordon Road and Park Road, Milton
What: 1-1.5 hour endurance run
Time:  6am -7:30am to beat the heat!
Cost: $2 for refreshments

+ breaky afterwards on Park Road


Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Noosa Wrap Up & this Weekend

Noosa Wrap Up

Well what a spectacular weekend last weekend for the Noosa Triathlon.
Congrats to the BRSers completing their first EVER olympic distance triathlon: Katrina, Keeters, Coops, Liss, Lisa and Wendy! Everyone gave it there all with fantastic results!

We also had some veteran BRS Triathletes beat their previous tri PBs, well done to Mat S, Claire and Michelle Mac. We had a few other BRSers taking part in teams which is a great way to get involved!! Michele W, Michelle W, Nat, Matty Tania, Alex, and myself.

I tried to capture everybody I ran into on the weekend, so I hope I didn't miss anybody...if I did, congratulations!!!

As always a very BIG thank-you to all supporters, Friends and family!!

p.s......the visors looked great and we could spot fellow BRSers a mile away!!

Saturday 10th November

1. Saturday Session: we are back to our usual Saturday running sessions, HOWEVER, please note the 6am start. It is getting hotter so regular Saturday attendees have voted for an earlier start to beat the heat!

When: Saturday 10th November
Where: New Farm Park
What: 1.5 hour long run
Time: 6am-7:30am
Cost: $2 for refreshments - please try to remember your $2 :-)

Markets are on...don't forget cash for post run breaky treats!!

2. Warrior Dash
Good luck to those competing in the Warrior Dash on Saturday! It sounds hard core so may the force be with you! I will be there armed and waiting with my camera!!


Sunday 11th November

Mousdash!
Good on you if you have registered to compete in Mousdash...
Not only is it a great challenge, it is for a great cause!

We will be there at 5:30am on Sunday, so keep an eye out for the white and blue.

I am looking forward to it!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Training Changes & Updates

Training Changes

The Noosa Triathlon is this weekend and I know all our BRS competitors are pumped!! Some BRSers are triathlon veterans, some are newbies to the sport, and some like to do it with a team!!  Whatever your motivation/goals, it will be a FABBO weekend. 

As all coaches will be in Noosa, there are slight changes to the Saturday 03rd Nov and Monday 05th Nov sessions.

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 03rd Nov

Where: New Farm Park Rotunda

Time: 6:30-8am

What: long run

Cost: free as it is simply a long run session, no coaches or refreshments.

Enjoy

Monday 05th November

Where: Ship Inn as always

Time: 6-7pm

What: endurance run

Cost:   free as it is simply a long run session, no coaches or refreshments.

Enjoy and good luck to all our Noosa competitors!

Congrats

Last week five BRSers ran for a great cause, Ronald McDonald House. There were 2 events, a 10km team event (each running 5km) and a 10km individual event. 

A big congratulations to Hannah who took out the winning female title in 40mins! and Matt and Liss for the first husband and wife team in 38mins!! Jenny completed her first 10km ever and won her category!

Well done to all!

What's coming up......

Remember, next weekend is jammed packed with events!

Saturday 10th - Warrior Dash

Sunday 11th - Mousdash!

Get your entries in now!!

Save the Date 

BRS Birthday Party is quickly approaching....save the 01st December in your diaries!!

Thanks to everybody who purchased a visor...they look awesome!!  I will keep you posted on future orders!

Happy Running (& swimming & cycling!)

Renae & Matt  

Saturday Session - last chance training!!

Saturday Session - last chance training for Noosa Tri

Well with Noosa Triathlon festival fast approaching next weekend, it is last chance training for our triathletes!!  We will have a cycle run for them, and a long run for the rest of the BRSers.

When: Saturday 25th October
Where: Meet at the Carpark, opposite the UQ Athletics Centre, Sir William Macgregor Drive, St Lucia
Time: 6:30am start
What: a 1.5 hour long run OR a  hour cycle + 30min run
Cost: $2 for refreshments

+ breaky at the UQ Tennis Centre afterwards


Reminders:

Don't forget registrations close for the 5km Cool Night Classic - tomorrow Friday 26th October

The 10km individual or 2 x 5km Team Ronald McDonald Run is on this Sunday 3pm Westend!

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

Saturday Session & Upcoming Events

Saturday Session

Well with a few weeks still until Noosa, we have 2 more Cycle/Run or just Run sessions ahead of us.

This Saturday we will be meeting at....
Meet: Orleigh Street, Westend (near the intersection of Orleigh and Montague)
When: Saturday 20th October
Time: 6:30am-8am
What: Cycle/Runners and Runners all welcome! Cycle 1hr + 30min run, or run 1.5 hours.

+breaky at Alberto's Shot Espresso Bar afterwards

Upcoming Events

Good Luck to everybody participating in the Bryon Bay Lighthouse run this weekend! Don't forget to look at the view!

Ronald Macdonald Run Sunday 28th October
When: Sunday 28th October, 3pm
Where: Westend
What: a 10km option or why not run 5km each in a team of 2!!
Cost: $25 
Enter: http://www.corporatechallenge.com.au/fun-runs/run-ronald

Cool Night Classic 1st November
When: Thursday 01st November, 5pm
Where: Botanical Gardens
What: 5km and 3.5km
Cost: $20 to 12th October (early bird)  
Enter: join an existing Team - Brisbane Run Squad  http://www.au.pwc.com/events/natevents.nsf/vwHTMLHomePage/B4C9984D02075C0ECA257A40001336CF/$file/index.html

Warrior Dash 10th November
When: Saturday 10th November
Where: Mt Kilcoy
What: a 5km run with a difference. Face 12 obstacles along the way like hay bails, swamps, bared wire. 
Cost: $75 until 10th October 
Enter: http://www.warriordash.com/register2012_queensland.php#

Mousdash 11th November

When: Sunday 11th November 6:30am
What: 10.5km up and around Mt Cootha or a 5km Summit Dash
Cost: $40 for individuals. No BRS team, but teams of 3 available at a discount 
Enter: http://www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au/our-events/the-mousdash.html

Santa Run  25th November. 
When: Sunday 25th November, 7am
What: 5km Variety Santa Fun Run commences at 7am at Kurilpa Point Park, make its way through South Bank, across the river before snaking along the water’s edge, back over the river once again to cross the finish line at Kurilpa Point Park.
Cost:  $30 if you Enter as a TEAM Adult.  Search for Brisbane Run Squad. 
Entry includes your very own Santa Suit!!
Enter: www.varietysantafunruncom.au/QLD/ 

I will book Breaky for afterwards, so flick me an email if you are keen info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au 

Happy Running

Renae & Matt