All About This Weekend

SEQ Trail Running Series
Round 7

The series is definitely heating up now.  With only 2 races to go, we have some very pumped up individuals seeking glory.

This weekend on Sunday 26th February is Round 7, Ewen Maddock Dam.  14.7km and 8.3km races.  It's not too late to enter.

Enter at www.seqtrailrunningseries.squarespace.com/event-dates/2017/2/26/rd-7-ewen-maddock-dam

All the race day info can be found at www.seqtrailrunningseries.squarespace.com/series-info

Good luck to all competing, you are going to kill it!!!

Saturday Session

Yes there is still a Saturday session with the race the next day.

When: Saturday 18th February

Where: Meet on the Stairs of the Southbank Surf Club

Time:  6am - 7:30am

Many options for distance and speed from this location.  

Parking - don't forget only $2 under Southbank from 5am-9am or 10am with your parkrun token. 

Session Cost: $2 

Followed by a lagoon dip, breaky & coffee of course! 

This Weekend, Last Weekend wrap up

This Weekend

We are getting uses to our post run dip in the Southbank Pool.  So why fix what aint broke. 

When: Saturday 18th February

Where: Meet on the Stairs of the Southbank Surf Club

Time:  6am - 7:30am

Many options for distance and speed from this location.  If you are following Renae's Cook Island program, it's a lovely rest week with a 12km run programmed.  

If anyone is unclear of how to approach a race coming up, please talk to us and we can come up with a plan to get you across the line.

Parking - don't forget only $2 under Southbank from 5am-9am or 10am with your parkrun token. 

Session Cost: $2 

Followed by a lagoon dip, breaky & coffee of course! 

Last Weekend Wrap Up

As predicted all races competed in on the weekend were brutal.  Heat, humidity and mind games were out to get us.

Everyone did extremely well considering the conditions and you all should be very proud of your performance.

I am soooo very proud of one of our youngest members Arn, for competing in his first Spartan race (a bit biased too), he smashed it.  Arn did place last in the race, but, that is only because he kept on repeating all the obstacles multiple times because they were so fun.

Happy Running

BRS Coaches

Mizuno Ambassadors, this Weekend, and More

Mizuno Ambassadors for 2017

For 2017, we are so proud to announce that Brisbane Run Squad have again be chosen by Mizuno to be a Mizuno Ambassador Squad and for myself, Matt L, Matt C, and Liss to represent the brand and what it stands for.

We have been part of the Mizuno team for 7 years now and we look forward to continuing with them. Mizuno headquarters in Sydney have recently bought on board a new Ambassador Manager, Michael, he comes with new, fresh ideas and energy we are looking forward to working with him and David who is our State Rep.  

Michael is coming to town to meet with us and hold an Ambassador VIP event on Wednesday 15th February,  where we will also have the chance to meet the other local Mizuno Ambassadors. This is a first and we are really looking forward to it. 

As part of our new Ambassador arrangement, all BRS members can now enjoy 20% off Mizunos at our partner Shoes Feet Gear (previously 10%). Remember to take along your BRS membership card to obtain the discount. Haven't collected your card? We have them at training each week, so pop along and grab it! 

We will keep you up to date during the year with Mizuno shoes and invite David along for a test wear session or two! 

A BIG Thanks to Mizuno for their on-going support for us and the Squad. 

Saturday 11th February 

With this heat, its hard to go past the Southbank Lagoon for a post run dip. It is predicted 35 degrees on Saturday and there are lots of options for drink stations around the Southbank area. 

When: Saturday 11th February

Where: Meet on the Stairs of the Southbank Surf Club

Time:  6am - 7:30am Matt and Liss will be there as coaches. 

For those running Sunday, an opportunity for a light run before the event. For all others, enjoy your hitout!

Parking - don't forget only $2 under Southbank from 5am-9am or 10am with your parkrun token. 

Session Cost: $2 

Followed by a lagoon dip, breaky & coffee of course! 


Also, good luck to Matt L and any other BRSer's competing in the 16km Spartan Course on Saturday. It is sure to be brutal! 

Sunday 12th February

Round 6 @ Hinze Dam
10.7km / 18.1km


Wow, race number 6 already!!  You can access the participant guide here 

It is SURE to be a hot one. Bring plenty of water! A good tip popping icecubes in your hydration pack before you leave home in the morning. They will have melted by the time you start and leave you with nice cold water during the event. Also, pop your hydration bladder with some water in the fridge the night before. 

It is going to be a tough one I am sure, but nothing we can't handle!! 

See you all there! 


On Tour Cook Islands Update

The booking form to join BRS on our Cook Islands Adventure has now closed. Please email us info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au or on 0447  578 200 over the next week if you haven't had the chance and still want to join us. 

Thanks to the 30 people who filled it out, athletes, supporters, and kids!!

Sue from Amazing Travel has your details and she will be in contact very soon. 

It is going to be GREAT!!


Happy Running
BRS Coaches  

Cooks Reminders and Saturday Session

BRS 2017 On Tour Reminder

Our 2017 BRS On Tour Travel agent, the fabulous Sue from Amazing Travel has just completed the White Continent Marathon in Antarctica this week. She finished and is recovery well! An amazing women, I think we are in good hands! 

Reminder: 

BY MONDAY 20TH FEBRUARY: please express your interest and have Sue from Amazing Travel contact you to sort out your package, by completing this form:
https://brisbanerunsquad.typeform.com/to/qrbOvW

This does not mean you are locked in, rather based on the information you provide, Sue will discuss this with you and any changes in costs and itinerary to fit your requirements. You will then confirm with Sue your intention to lock it in! 

BRS PACKAGE DETAILS & COST HERE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3RoWYeTqxZneDVwX2ZINl85ZTQ/view?usp=sharing

The package includes: 
8 nights accommodation (cost change depending on accommodation chosen)
Meet & Greet with Fresh Flower Ei (Garland) and bottle water
Flights and Transfers
Daily Breakfast
Free Use of Tennis Courts & Tennis Equipment
Snorkelling Equipment
Daily On-Site Cultural Activities
Coconuts Kids Club for Children 4-12 years
Room Credit ($150)
Race Entry all races
Event T-Shirt + Medal
Event Dinner
Event Party Bus to celebrate 40 years of the event!
*not included: BRS On tour Singlet and Travel Insurance

All details on the Round Rarotonga Event program, can be found here

Thanks to those keen beans who have already completed the form!

Everybody else, hop to it!  https://brisbanerunsquad.typeform.com/to/qrbOvW

Saturday Session

OK, so it doesn't look like cooling down any time soon. I know we are all keen to try a different venue other than Southbank, but with this heat, its hard to go past the Southbank Lagoon for a post run dip.

When: Saturday 4th February

Where: Meet on the Stairs of the Southbank Surf Club

Time: 
5:45am start for those keen on 17km. My suggestion is a 12km warm up followed by Parkrun 5km. That is my plan!

6am start for others keen to run/walk, run for 1-1.5 hours, finishing at the lagoon at 7:30am for a swim. 

Parking - don't forget only $2 under Southbank from 5am-9am or 10am with your parkrun token. 

Session Cost: $2 

See you all soon

BRS Coaches. 

Cook Island Package & this weekend

Cook Islands - BRS 2017 On Tour

We are soo pumped to finally get the Cook Islands details out. Apologies for the delay in sharing this. 

If you haven't already joined the event group on Facebook, express your interest there to stay in the loop with our updates. 

BY MONDAY 20TH FEBRUARY: express your interest and have our Travel Agent (Amazing Travel) contact you to sort out your package, by completing this form: https://brisbanerunsquad.typeform.com/to/qrbOvW

This does not mean you are locked in, rather based on the information you provide, Sue will discuss this with you and any changes in costs and itinerary to fit your requirements. You will then confirm with Sue your intention to lock it in! 

BRS PACKAGE DETAILS & COST HERE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3RoWYeTqxZneDVwX2ZINl85ZTQ/view?usp=sharing

We depart Brisbane on Friday 22nd September, however as we go over the date line, we arrive in the Cook Islands on Thursday 21st September - hence the travel dates 21-29 September. 

The package includes: 
8 nights accommodation (cost change depending on accommodation chosen)
Meet & Greet with Fresh Flower Ei (Garland) and bottle water
Flights and Transfers
Daily Breakfast
Free Use of Tennis Courts & Tennis Equipment
Snorkelling Equipment
Daily On-Site Cultural Activities
Coconuts Kids Club for Children 4-12 years
Room Credit ($150)
Race Entry all races
Event T-Shirt + Medal
Event Dinner
Event Party Bus to celebrate 40 years of the event!
*not included: BRS On tour Singlet and Travel Insurance

All details on the Round Rarotonga Event program, can be found here

Lead up Program: 

We wish to support you in every way to reach your Cook Islands Running Goals, whether that be completing the 31km or 10km main event. 

We will commence our official lead up program on Monday 27th February assuming a base of 10km. 

More to come on that. 

We look forward to having as many of you join us for the 40th Round Rarotonga Running Festival as possible. 

Any questions, please email us at info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au or call 0447 578 200 

Saturday Session

When: Saturday

Where: Meet on the Southbank Surf Club Steps

Time: 6am-7:30am or early bird start at 5:30am

Cost: $2

What:   A long run, a long walk, a walk-run, parkrun, the choice is yours! Just come along and make your 2017 goals and aspirations a reality!

Followed by a swim, coffee, breaky, chats!

Parking: Don't forget only $2 to park under Southbank until 9am or 10am with a parkrun token

Sunday

This Sunday 29th is Race 5 of the South East Queensland Trail Running Series, to be held at Bunyaville.

There are a number of BRSers competing in this race, so good luck to all of them.  Supporters would be greatly appreciated.

For more details go to http://www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au/event-dates/

This Saturday Session

Saturday Session

It's HOT.  Really HOT!

This Saturday there will be an option for an early start.  Anyone interested in a slightly cooler run or needs to be increasing their Km's for an upcoming race, there will be a coach at the meeting point this Saturday morning at 5:30am.

When: Saturday

Where: Meet on the Southbank Surf Club Steps

Time: 6am-7:30am or early bird start at 5:30am

Cost: $2

What:   A long run, a long walk, a walk-run, parkrun, the choice is yours! Just come along and make your 2017 goals and aspirations a reality!

Followed by a swim, coffee, breaky, chats!

Parking: Don't forget only $2 to park under Southbank until 9am or 10am with a parkrun token

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow or very soon 

Happy Running
BRS Coaches 

Saturday Session & THANK-YOU

Firstly, a BIG Thanks to Dan and Nick for their support in keeping BRSers on the running straight and narrow while the BRS Coaches took a short break.....break from homelife, but not from running. 

Matt L and I completed some amazing runs and strength and conditioning sessions at Noosa and Tewantin. Running is such a great way to familiarise yourself with a holiday location. After one run, we knew where an awesome fruit and vege shop was, the ferry terminal, best fish and chips, healthy smoothie specialists, best river swim spot, local coffee haunts and places for the kids to ride!

I know Matt and Liss have been checking out the Tassie running scene, making the most of running in a different location. 

We are now all back on board and look forward to seeing you all next week! 

Thanks again Nick and Dan

Saturday Session

OK with a minimum of 24 and max of 36, we are certainly going to make the use of the Southbank Lagoon after our long run in the morning. 

When: Saturday 14th January (already!)

Where: Meet on the Southbank Surf Club Steps

Time: 6am-7:30am

Cost: $2

What:   A long run, a long walk, a walk-run, parkrun, the choice is yours! Just come along and make your 2017 goals and aspirations a reality!

Followed by a swim, coffee, breaky, chats!

Parking: Don't forget only $2 to park under Southbank until 9am or 10am with a parkrun token

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow or very soon 

Happy Running
BRS Coaches