This Weekend & a very special BRSers Birthday

This Weekend

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 28th May
Time: 6am - 7:30am (No coaches)
Where: Southbank, Meet at steps of Suthbank Surfclub 
What: Long Run + breakfast
What Else: Renae, Matt and the kids will meed you all after the run for breakfast.  

Sunday

If anyone is interested this Sunday is the inaugural Brisbane Trail Marathon, incorporating a full 42.2km Marathon and a 24.7km Half Marathon to be run in the iconic, spectacular terrain of the South D’Aguilar National Park.

Renae and Matt are competing together as part of their fifth wedding annaversary (27th May).  We ran the Great Wall of China Marathon for our honeymoon so thought a run for the annaversary would be fitting.

When: Sunday 29th May
Time: 0600 marathon, 0615 half marathon
Where: Gold Creek Resevoir, Brookfield
Enter: HERE



Arn's BRS Birthday Party

When: Saturday 4th June
Time: 8:00am after Saturday Run
Where: New Farm Park Rotunda
What: Picnic in the park under the BRS tent.  Grab some breakfast from the markets and join Arn and the rest of the BRS crew to wish the Birthday Boy happy number 4.

Warwick Itinerary

Warwick Pentath-Run

This weekend BRS is heading west to Warwick to compete in the Warwick Pentath-Run.  www.pentathrun.com.au.  A large crew of BRSers including children will be there for the 2 days, 5 races, 42.2km event.

For those of you who missed out, below is an itinerary of our planned weekend.

Friday 20th

6pm - 8pm  Race pack collection, Aquatic Cetnre

Saturday 21st

7am Half Marathon, leaving from the Aquatic Centre
12 midday 4km Cros Country at the Allora Golf Club
3pm  5km Road Race starting at Darling Downs Hotel
6pm  Dinner at the RSL club

Sunday 22nd

7:15am  10km Robina Ascent at Killarney High School
11:30am  1500m dash through town starting at Leslie Park
12:30pm  Awards

Good luck to everyone competing this weekend, and we will see you up there.

p.s.  BRS man told me he might make an appearance, but Matty doesn't look like he is going to compete in any events.

Happy Running

Renae and Matt

Dinner Wrap and Weekend

Thanks!!

Thank-you to every body who attended our 1/4terly dinner on Wednesday night.

We released our new Hoodie and Polo shirt design, they both look very SCHMICK!! BIG thanks to Debbie (Lisa's) mum for the Polo shirts and design!

We will certainly stand out at Warwick Pentath-run next weekend. With temperatures expected to plumet those hoodies will certainly come in handy!  Thanks to our model Matty!

Thanks also to our partners who make our dinners possible. 
The Ship Inn are ALWAYS accommodating, and speedy with our meals! Feeding 30 hungry runners can't be easy. 
Mizuno Australia for their on-going support in getting our runners the right shoe for their feet. Congrats to Matty W who was the proud winner of a new pair of Mizunos!
RechargeHQ is always there to ensure we remain injury free and relaxed!! Congrats to Steve who score himself a free massage!
Bexter Soda Crystals a recent addition to our supporters provided us with heaps of crystals to give away. Congrats to our crystal winners!


Only 7 days to go to BRS 2016 On TOUR to Warwick!! Bring it on!

So this weekend the duration is decreasing to ensure we are all relaxed ready to go!

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 13th May
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Regatta Hotel Car Park 
What: Long Run + breakfast

Sunday Session

When: Sunday 14th May
Individual  do a 5km run in your own time  OR participate in any of the events around town, Koala Run or QUT Run!

Happy Running

See you all soon

Renae & Matt 

This Weekend & BRS Dinner Reminder!

This Weekend

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 7th May
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Southbank Surf Club Steps
What: Warm-up (approx. 8-10km) + 5km Parkrun
Cost: $2

Sunday Session

When: Sunday 8th May
Time: 7am-8am
Where: Enoggera Reservoir
Meet at the Car Park of Walk About Creek Function Centre
http://www.walkaboutcreek.com.au/
What: 8-10km undulating cross country run
Cost: $2

Unfortunately there will be no breaky afterwards as it is Mothers Day (don't forget!!!!).  The Walkabout Creek Function Centre is having a special Mothers Day Buffet breakfast so breakfast there will not be an option for us.

New Apparel Night & BRS Get together 

Dinner 

As part of our On Tour to the Warwick Pentathrun we have designed 2 new pieces of BRS kit.

Lets check it out and have a talk about our exciting On Tour Weekend and celebrate BRS Birthdays.

When: Wednesday 11th May, 7:00pm after training

Where: The Ship Inn, Southbank

What: New apparel unveiling and birthday celebrations

What Else: Lets make it another "Bring A Friend for free" night to show them the great spirit and comradery we BRSers have.

Happy Running

Renae and Matt

This Weekend & Gold Cost Entries Extension & More Events & New Apparel Unveiling

This weekend ( 23rd & 24th April) we are practicing our "backing up".  This means getting ourselves ready for the continuous races we will face at the Warwick Pentathrun. We know many of you have already been doing this, and this is an opportunity to ensure as many as possible get involved. 

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 30th April
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Southbank Surf Club Steps
What: 10-15km flattish! + breaky!!

Sunday Session
When: Sunday 1st May
Time: 7am-8am
Where: Meet at Corner of Logan and Shire Road, Mt Gravatt at the Red Rooster. 
What: 8-10km (4km flat, couple of 2km hill reps) in preparation for Warwick 10km hill event
Breaky to follow!

Good News!!!

For any of those out there who haven't, for any reason, entered our team for the Gold Coast Marathon Festival, I have some good news.

The team entries has been extended until 26th May.  

So, if you would like to enter our awesome BRS team you still have time.

Enter: www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au
Team Name: Brisbane Run Squad
Password: BRS123

BANK: CUA
Name: Renae A Jones
BSB: 814 282
Account: 31099466

See prices and details on the whats on page

More Events?

We have gone event mad!! I know early bird entries are getting close for some of the events in June onwards, so we have created BRS Teams in a few for those who like to be part of the team!!
Simply search for Brisbane Run Squad, password where relevant is BRS123

June 5 - City2South
July 7 - Jetty2Jetty
August 7 - Brisbane Marathon Festival

August 28 - Bridge to Brisbane
September 24 - Twilight Bay Run

Go forth and run!!

New Apparel Night & BRS Get together Dinner 

As part of our On Tour to the Warwick Pentathrun we have designed 2 new pieces of BRS kit.

Lets check it out and have a talk about our exciting On Tour Weekend and celebrate BRS Birthdays.

When: Wednesday 11th May, 7:00pm after training

Where: The Ship Inn, Southbank

What: New apparel unveiling and birthday celebrations

What Else: Lets make it another "Bring A Friend" night to show them the great spirit and comradery we BRSers have.

Happy Running

Renae and Matt

Warwick Lead Up, Gold Coast Entries, Saturday Session

Warwick Lead Up

With only 4 weekends until Warwick Pentath-Run, let's talk about a lead up program.
I know most of you have been putting in the training which is great to hear

It doesn't matter if you are doing Warwick or not...Join us for as many of these sessions as you like!

Cost is all $2!

This weekend (Saturday 23rd April)

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 23rd April
Time: 6am - 7:30am some runners are starting a little earlier, so feel free to coordinate with them via facebook
Where: New Farm Park Rotunda
What: Long Run + Markets + breaky!!

Sunday Session

When: Sunday 24th May
Individual  do a 5-10km run in your own time

Weekend April 30th Sat & May 1st Sun

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 30th April
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Southbank Surf Club Steps
What: 10-15km flattish! + breaky!!

Sunday Session

When: Sunday 1st May
Time: 7am-8am
Where: Meet at Corner of Logan and Shire Road, Mt Gravatt at the Red Rooster.
What: 8-10km (4km flat, couple of 2km hill reps) in preparation for Warwick 10km hill event
Breaky to follow!


Weekend May 7th Sat & May 8th Sun

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 7th May
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Southbank Surf Club Steps
What: Warm-up (approx. 8-10km) + 5km Parkrun

Sunday Session

When: Sunday 8th May
Time: 7am-8am
Where: Enoggera Reservoir
Meet at the Car Park of Walk About Creek Function Centre
http://www.walkaboutcreek.com.au/
What: 8-10km undulating cross country run

Breaky to follow!

Weekend May 13th Sat & May 14 Sun

Saturday Session

When: Saturday 13th May
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: Regatta Hotel
What: Long Run + breakfast

Sunday Session

When: Sunday 14th May
Individual  do a 5km run in your own time


Weekend May 21th Sat & May 22st Sun:

BRS Warwick On Tour, Pentath-Run   DETAILS TO COME

Gold Coast Marathon

The BRS 10% discount ends TONIGHT 21st April.
Get your entries, and payment in.  If you enter tonight but we won't see the money in our account until later, let us know via SMS (0447578200) and we will make sure to enter you in the team.

Enter: www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au
Team Name: Brisbane Run Squad
Password: BRS123

BANK: CUA
Name: Renae A Jones
BSB: 814 282
Account: 31099466

See prices and details on the whats on page

Happy Running

Renae and Matt

Warwick, Gold Coast & Saturday Session!

Warwick BRS On Tour!

Well yes numbers are in, we are taking almost 30 to Warwick this BRS on tour....so much for a mini tour:-)

Polos ordered, Hoodies ordered, and dinner booked!

Don't forget to enter, book your accommodation, and maybe get an early mark on Friday to head up before the traffic starts!

Well done to those that are hitting the double sessions, training two days in a row is a great way to get the body and mind used to the 42.2km over 5 events and 2 days.

Only 5 weeks to go!!

Gold Coast Marathon - only 7 days to go to get your discounted entry and join the BRS team! 

REMEMBER, Gold Coast Marathon is FAST approaching and with the early team cut off this year, you only have 7 days to join the BRS Team, transfer the money and obtain the BRS Discount!

Enter here

Payment amounts and account below and on the What's On page

REMINDER: if your money is not in the account by 22nd April, we will have to cancel your entry and you will need to start again, minus the discount.

Please use your name & GC as the bank reference. e.g. RJones GC

Thanks to those who have already transferred the money,



Saturday Session

This Saturday will be at Southbank, however no coaches will be available and therefore no post run refreshments, so please make sure you have something in your car ready to go!

Please feel free to meet up for a casual run and obviously coffee & breaky after! Remember to bring your parkrun token for $2 parking under Southbank until 10am. Without it, don't forget to exit before 9am!

It is starting to cool down now (finally) so 6am should be great running weather.

When: Saturday 16th
Time:  6am-7:30am
Where:  Southbank Surf club stairs
What: Long run! whatever distance based on your goals, fitness, and time!
Cost: free

Sunday double header!

For those keen on backing up in preparation for Warwick, Brisbane Road Runners, has several options this Sunday, from 2-25km. 

Find out more at: Brisbane Road Runners
It's only $5 for members & $10 for non-members.
Options: 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k & 25k


Happy Running
Renae & Matt