Saturday Session
This Saturday, we are back to Southbank!
When: Saturday 26th November
Where: Southbank Surf Club steps
Time: 6am - 7:30am. Park Run starts at 7am for those keen!
I reckon its time to bring your togs and towel for a post run dip!
Breaky & Coffee afterwards as always.
No coaches tomorrow, so please bring your water bottle for afterwards.
South East QLD Trail Series - RACE 4
To Sunday it is race number 4 of the fabulous trail series.
Round 4 at Bayview. 7.4km and 10.8km. Lots of single track which should be lovely!
Participants guide is available here. Good luck to all competing.
REMINDER: Christmas Dinner Celebration
I have posted this as an event of Facebook. www.facebook.com/events/1437556359588663/
Please can you RSVP by Saturday 10th November via responding "going" on the event or by email info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au
When: Saturday 17th December
Time: 5:30pm - whenever
Where: Mado Turkish Restaurant, 15 Tribune St, Southbank
What: Early dinner so the members with kids can come too and have them home in a reasonable hour. Those of you wishing to party on, there are heaps of options in and around Southbank.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Saturday Session, Christmas Party reminder and RSVP please, Mt Tamborine Hinterland Sports Festival
Saturday Session
This Saturday, let's try somewhere different, shake things up!
Lets meet at UQ Athletics Centre Carpark.
When: Saturday 19th November
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: UQ Athletics Centre Carpark, Macgregor Dr, St Lucia
What: 1.5 hour long run followed by breakfast at St Lucy's. The new cafe at the Tennis Centre.
Christmas Dinner Celebration
I have posted this as an event of Facebook. www.facebook.com/events/1437556359588663/
Please can you RSVP via responding "going" on the event or by email info@brisbaerunsquad.com.au
When: Saturday 17th December
Time: 5:30pm - whenever
Where : Mado Turkish Restaurant
15 Tribune St, Southbank
What: Early dinner so the members with kids can come too and have them home in a reasonable hour. Those of you wishing to party on, there are heaps of options in and around Southbank.
Mt Tamborine interland Sports Festival
Good luck to every one venturing to Mount Tamborine this weekend to compete in the Sports Festival.
I know you will do BRS proud.
Can't wait to hear all about it.
This Saturday, let's try somewhere different, shake things up!
Lets meet at UQ Athletics Centre Carpark.
When: Saturday 19th November
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: UQ Athletics Centre Carpark, Macgregor Dr, St Lucia
What: 1.5 hour long run followed by breakfast at St Lucy's. The new cafe at the Tennis Centre.
Christmas Dinner Celebration
I have posted this as an event of Facebook. www.facebook.com/events/1437556359588663/
When: Saturday 17th December
Time: 5:30pm - whenever
Where : Mado Turkish Restaurant
15 Tribune St, Southbank
What: Early dinner so the members with kids can come too and have them home in a reasonable hour. Those of you wishing to party on, there are heaps of options in and around Southbank.
Mt Tamborine interland Sports Festival
Good luck to every one venturing to Mount Tamborine this weekend to compete in the Sports Festival.
I know you will do BRS proud.
Can't wait to hear all about it.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Saturday Session, Christmas Dinner, Sorens Birthday
Saturday Session
This Saturday, there will be no coaches attending the Saturday run. Renae is competing in race 3 of the SEQ Trail Running Series at Pomona, Matt is competing in The Holt Bolt obstacle course race, both on Sunday morning and Matt and Liss are off to Tassie for the 21km Point to Pinnacle! Good luck!
However, if anyone is still keen to meet up and have a run and breakfast after:
When: Saturday 12 November
Where: New Farm Park, Rotunda
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Christmas Dinner
It is that time of the year again. It would be great to get everyone together for dinner and some celebrations.
When: Saturday 17th December
Where: Mados Turkish Restaurant, Tribune St, Southbank. www.madorestaurant.com.au
Time: 5:30pm till whenever
What: Early dinner so the members with kids can come too and have them home in a reasonable hour. Those of you wishing to party on, there are heaps of options in and around Southbank.
Soren's Brithday
Can you believe it ? Soz is 2 already! We would love you to come along and help us celebrate.
For the BRS run that morning, we will meet at 6am at the playground if you want to join us for a walk/run
Otherwise, pop along to the markets, grab some breaky and meet us at the playground at 8am or after!
Beat the heat and a great excuse to catch up!
Bring a blanket in case we can't get a table!!
PLEASE no pressies! Soren has all he needs and isn't old enough to want
When: Saturday 3rd December
Where: New Farm Park Playground
Time: 6:00 - 7:30am for a run
8:00am onwards for the party
This Saturday, there will be no coaches attending the Saturday run. Renae is competing in race 3 of the SEQ Trail Running Series at Pomona, Matt is competing in The Holt Bolt obstacle course race, both on Sunday morning and Matt and Liss are off to Tassie for the 21km Point to Pinnacle! Good luck!
However, if anyone is still keen to meet up and have a run and breakfast after:
When: Saturday 12 November
Where: New Farm Park, Rotunda
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Christmas Dinner
It is that time of the year again. It would be great to get everyone together for dinner and some celebrations.
When: Saturday 17th December
Where: Mados Turkish Restaurant, Tribune St, Southbank. www.madorestaurant.com.au
Time: 5:30pm till whenever
What: Early dinner so the members with kids can come too and have them home in a reasonable hour. Those of you wishing to party on, there are heaps of options in and around Southbank.
Soren's Brithday
Can you believe it ? Soz is 2 already! We would love you to come along and help us celebrate. For the BRS run that morning, we will meet at 6am at the playground if you want to join us for a walk/run
Otherwise, pop along to the markets, grab some breaky and meet us at the playground at 8am or after!
Beat the heat and a great excuse to catch up!
Bring a blanket in case we can't get a table!!
PLEASE no pressies! Soren has all he needs and isn't old enough to want
When: Saturday 3rd December
Where: New Farm Park Playground
Time: 6:00 - 7:30am for a run
8:00am onwards for the party
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Saturday Session & Sorens 2nd Birthday Party
This Saturday marks the 4th birthday of Park Run South Bank. It would be great if we could get as many members there to support his occasion.
Plus, Steve Amor, one of our long standing members, is going to be competing in his 100th park run this Saturday. Going for a PB so I have been told???
The theme is groups and teams. Can everyone wear their BRS uniforms so we can stand out in the crowd.
When: Saturday 5th November
Where: Southbank Surf Club steps
Time: 6am - 7:30am. Park Run starts at 7am.
Soren's Birthday Party.
It's hard to believe, but our little boy is turning 2.
Please join us for a run (obviously) and a get together after to celebrate. We will be making the Saturday session at New Farm Park so after the run we can head into the markets for some yummy breakfast.
When: Saturday 3rd December
Where: New Farm Park Rotunda
Time: 6am - 7:30am run
8am for the party.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
SEQ Trail Race 2, Thank-you and stuff
SEQ Trail Run Race 2
So the second event run by the fabulous 'Those Guys' events is taking place this Sunday at Numinbah.
The event will be staged out of Numinbah Hall in the Numinbah Valley. This is on Nerang‐Murwillumbah Rd in Numinbah Village.
Event parking will be on private land adjacent to the hall.
See the participants guide for all details. Hope to see some of you there!
REMEMBER: This event is a “no‐cup” event. There will be no on‐course water stations at this event and runners will be required to carry their own supplies as they deem necessary.
THANK-YOU FOR HELPING US CELEBRATE!
Thank-you to everybody that helped us celebrate BRSers 7th Birthday! Those who attended the party as well as those you wrote us messages of support and congratulations.
It was so fabulous to present our 7th round of BRS Mug Trophies.....they are highly sort after awards!!
Congratulations to these special awards winners for 2016:
1. Andrew M!
So for the third time, Andrew has been our most consistent training attendee!! Not only does he come to sessions regularly, but he always helps out with the drinks, bags, kids, and participants in heaps of events. He also gets a special mention this year for his time improvements, particularly his Marathon PB for 2016!!
2. Michelle K
As a relatively new BRSer, it has been so wonderful to see Michelle's smiles at training and even BIGGER smiles with all the PBS she has achieved this year. She has smashed her half marathon PB and has hit some new achievements in her parkrun campaigns. Well done to our most improved for 2016
3. Dan D
An overwhelming majority vote for our 2016 Runners' Runner!
A few comments from the voters:
Dan inspires me by his endless goal setting and achieving. He not only loves the running, he loves getting BRSers together for social occasions
Loves running and loves drinking. My kind of guy
Whether racing, cheering, or taking pics... Dan represented BRS at so many events this year. Next calling... BRS MAN!
Dan has become a BRS stalwart... he loves running and being part of BRS, he is always upbeat, positive and encouraging. Definitely worthy of runner's runner!
Special mention to Nick, Will and Janet J who also received votes.
Nick M
The fabulous Nick was runner up in all three categories!! that deserves a mention and a 1hour fee massage with RechargeHQ!!
Matt & Liss
Matt and Liss have had a big year, bubba two, coaching, and both hitting peak if not peaker form!! (if that is even a word!). We are so honoured to have you as part of the coaching team and BRS family!
We hope you love your new BRS drinking vessels and you will think of us everything you use them!
Saturday Session
This Saturday, there will be no coaches attending the Saturday run. Matt and I are heading to Numinbah. Matt is running the course Saturday as a reccy and I am hitting the event Sunday. He might even give me some tips!!
However, if anyone is still keen to meet up and have a run and breakfast after:
When: Saturday 29th October
Where: Southbank Surf Club steps
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Monday Session - Halloween
Halloween edition!!! Dress as your favourite Zombie, witch, or something similarly suitable for a chance to win some amazingly relaxing Bexter Soda Crystals. Perfect for a recovery bath.
Happy Running
BRS Coaches
So the second event run by the fabulous 'Those Guys' events is taking place this Sunday at Numinbah.
The event will be staged out of Numinbah Hall in the Numinbah Valley. This is on Nerang‐Murwillumbah Rd in Numinbah Village.
Event parking will be on private land adjacent to the hall.
See the participants guide for all details. Hope to see some of you there!
REMEMBER: This event is a “no‐cup” event. There will be no on‐course water stations at this event and runners will be required to carry their own supplies as they deem necessary.
THANK-YOU FOR HELPING US CELEBRATE!
Thank-you to everybody that helped us celebrate BRSers 7th Birthday! Those who attended the party as well as those you wrote us messages of support and congratulations.
It was so fabulous to present our 7th round of BRS Mug Trophies.....they are highly sort after awards!!
Congratulations to these special awards winners for 2016:
1. Andrew M!
So for the third time, Andrew has been our most consistent training attendee!! Not only does he come to sessions regularly, but he always helps out with the drinks, bags, kids, and participants in heaps of events. He also gets a special mention this year for his time improvements, particularly his Marathon PB for 2016!!
2. Michelle K
As a relatively new BRSer, it has been so wonderful to see Michelle's smiles at training and even BIGGER smiles with all the PBS she has achieved this year. She has smashed her half marathon PB and has hit some new achievements in her parkrun campaigns. Well done to our most improved for 2016
3. Dan D
An overwhelming majority vote for our 2016 Runners' Runner!
A few comments from the voters:
Dan inspires me by his endless goal setting and achieving. He not only loves the running, he loves getting BRSers together for social occasions
Loves running and loves drinking. My kind of guy
Whether racing, cheering, or taking pics... Dan represented BRS at so many events this year. Next calling... BRS MAN!
Dan has become a BRS stalwart... he loves running and being part of BRS, he is always upbeat, positive and encouraging. Definitely worthy of runner's runner!
Special mention to Nick, Will and Janet J who also received votes.
Nick M
The fabulous Nick was runner up in all three categories!! that deserves a mention and a 1hour fee massage with RechargeHQ!!
Matt & Liss
Matt and Liss have had a big year, bubba two, coaching, and both hitting peak if not peaker form!! (if that is even a word!). We are so honoured to have you as part of the coaching team and BRS family!
We hope you love your new BRS drinking vessels and you will think of us everything you use them!
Saturday Session
This Saturday, there will be no coaches attending the Saturday run. Matt and I are heading to Numinbah. Matt is running the course Saturday as a reccy and I am hitting the event Sunday. He might even give me some tips!!
However, if anyone is still keen to meet up and have a run and breakfast after:
When: Saturday 29th October
Where: Southbank Surf Club steps
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Monday Session - Halloween
Halloween edition!!! Dress as your favourite Zombie, witch, or something similarly suitable for a chance to win some amazingly relaxing Bexter Soda Crystals. Perfect for a recovery bath.
Happy Running
BRS Coaches
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Saturday Session, place your vote and Race 1 update
VOTE NOW!!
For those of you who are new, every year at our Birthday party, we award three very special trophies, they become prized possessions!:
1. Most Improved (voted by coaches)
2. Most Consistent (as per our electronic sign in and coaches vote)
3. Runners' Runner - VOTED BY YOU!!!
Click here to place you vote for the Brisbane Run Squad 2016 Runners' Runner. Thank- you to those who have already cast their vote!
Party Time!
Tomorrow we head to Sandstone Point Hotel to celebrate Brisbane Run Squad's 7th Birthday!
I thought I would attach our first ever blog for a run down memory lane! We were so nervous!
Gosh it seems so long ago now, we can't remember life without Brisbane Run Squad.
Keep an eye out on Facebook for a post party wrap, including our award winners!!
Saturday Session
This Saturday, let's head to New Farm!
We are keen for a warm up, followed by New Farm Parkrun if anyone else is keen!
If not, come along for a long endurance run, walk, or frankly whatever active thing you feel like doing!
When: Saturday 22nd October
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: New Farm Park Rotunda
What: Being active + coffee + markets!
South East Queensland Trail Running Series
Race 1 - Enoggera Reservoir
What a wonderful start to the new South East QLD Trail Series!
It was so nice to have the first race somewhere that BRSer's know ( I won't necessarily say love!), but familiarity is good!
Congrats to Matty Coops who came in 5th and Nick 13th overall for the long course, Renae pulling a top 10 female with Liss Coops very hot on her heals! Andrew snuck in under 1.20 and Dan a top 10 overall for the short course.
Big thanks to Seany who was there at the last killer hill cheering us on!
Fantastic efforts all round. We have the told the races slowly increase in intensity and technical difficulty, so bring it on!
We hope to see more of you joining us at Race 2 -
Round 2 @ Numinbah
Sunday 30 October 2016
6.9km / 11.4km
Happy Running
BRS Coaches
For those of you who are new, every year at our Birthday party, we award three very special trophies, they become prized possessions!:
1. Most Improved (voted by coaches)
2. Most Consistent (as per our electronic sign in and coaches vote)
3. Runners' Runner - VOTED BY YOU!!!
Click here to place you vote for the Brisbane Run Squad 2016 Runners' Runner. Thank- you to those who have already cast their vote!
Party Time!
Tomorrow we head to Sandstone Point Hotel to celebrate Brisbane Run Squad's 7th Birthday!
I thought I would attach our first ever blog for a run down memory lane! We were so nervous!
Gosh it seems so long ago now, we can't remember life without Brisbane Run Squad.
Keep an eye out on Facebook for a post party wrap, including our award winners!!
Saturday Session
This Saturday, let's head to New Farm!
We are keen for a warm up, followed by New Farm Parkrun if anyone else is keen!
If not, come along for a long endurance run, walk, or frankly whatever active thing you feel like doing!
When: Saturday 22nd October
Time: 6am - 7:30am
Where: New Farm Park Rotunda
What: Being active + coffee + markets!
South East Queensland Trail Running Series
Race 1 - Enoggera Reservoir
What a wonderful start to the new South East QLD Trail Series!
It was so nice to have the first race somewhere that BRSer's know ( I won't necessarily say love!), but familiarity is good!
Congrats to Matty Coops who came in 5th and Nick 13th overall for the long course, Renae pulling a top 10 female with Liss Coops very hot on her heals! Andrew snuck in under 1.20 and Dan a top 10 overall for the short course.
Big thanks to Seany who was there at the last killer hill cheering us on!
Fantastic efforts all round. We have the told the races slowly increase in intensity and technical difficulty, so bring it on!
We hope to see more of you joining us at Race 2 -
Round 2 @ Numinbah
Sunday 30 October 2016
6.9km / 11.4km
Happy Running
BRS Coaches
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Saturday Session & Race 1 SEQ Trail Running Series
Saturday Session
Due to there being a race on Sunday, no coaches will be attending the Saturday run.
However, if anyone is still keen to meet up and have a run and breakfast after:
When: Saturday 15th October
Where: Southbank Surf Club steps
Time: 6am - 7:30am
South East Queensland Trail Running Series
Race 1 - Enoggera Reservoir
When: Sunday 16th October
Where: Enoggera Reservoir, Off Waterworks Road
Time: 5:20am - Bib collection
6:30am - first wave, you will be advised of your wave time upon registration
What: Trail run. Check out the full participant guide at
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5549bc4de4b0d0dbb4ff14fa/t/57f5f3ddff7c50936ae44be7/1475736567608/SEQTRS_Participant+Information+Guide+-+Round+1+-+Enoggera.pdf
Entry into this race has closed. Good luck to everyone competing.
Race 3 in Pomona is also closed.
All other races are still open to enter.
Happy Running
BRS Coaches
Due to there being a race on Sunday, no coaches will be attending the Saturday run.
However, if anyone is still keen to meet up and have a run and breakfast after:
When: Saturday 15th October
Where: Southbank Surf Club steps
Time: 6am - 7:30am
South East Queensland Trail Running Series
Race 1 - Enoggera Reservoir
When: Sunday 16th October
Where: Enoggera Reservoir, Off Waterworks Road
Time: 5:20am - Bib collection
6:30am - first wave, you will be advised of your wave time upon registration
What: Trail run. Check out the full participant guide at
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5549bc4de4b0d0dbb4ff14fa/t/57f5f3ddff7c50936ae44be7/1475736567608/SEQTRS_Participant+Information+Guide+-+Round+1+-+Enoggera.pdf
Entry into this race has closed. Good luck to everyone competing.
Race 3 in Pomona is also closed.
All other races are still open to enter.
Happy Running
BRS Coaches
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