Short & Sweet!!

This is a short and sweet blog BRSers.....because after the launch this Sunday I am going to need all the blog space to keep everybody up to date on the announcements!!

We have 62 attending on Sunday + all our sponsors! it is going to be a cracker!
Why not make a night of it and have dinner at the Ship Inn afterwards!

So......

Saturday Session

Well Saturday's forecast is for 31 with the potential for an afternoon shower/storm!!

After the week we have had, I think we can expect a high humidity too - so lets hit Southbank to take advantage of the lagoon cool down before the weather cools down!!

When: Saturday 02nd February (can you believe it is Feb already!!)
Time: 6am-7:30am
Where: Meet at Active Stride, Southbank
What: 1.5 hr endurance run followed by a swim in the lagoon + coffee & breaky!
Cost: $2 for refreshments

Bring your towel!!

From the talk at squad, this regular location is fast becoming a favourite!

Happy Running.....

Renae & Matt 

New Partner for 2013, Saturday Session, Launch Reminder

New Partner for 2013........RechargeHQ

We are happy to announce our new partnership with RechargeHQ. www.rechargehq.com.au/clients/ 

With many years of experience working in the health and fitness industry, the RechargeHQ team has a range of services available to meet your well-being and body maintenance needs.
They offer

• Massage
• Nutrition
• Personal Training
• Physiotherapy 
• Boxing and cross fit fitness

What does that mean for BRS Members?

1. As a start......RechargeHQ Sports and Remedial Massage is offering all BRS members, 10% off the massage price.
   Best thing.....you can see available dates/times and book on-line !! www.rechargehq.com.au/bookings/
   Please show your card to obtain discount
2. They are located nice and central......close to the Story Bridge Hotel, 91 Main Street Kangaroo Point
3. We will be starting 1 Saturday session a month from there to get you familiar with their location & they are open from 9am for Saturday massages! You can run, have breaky, and follow it up with a maintenance massage!!!  awesome!!
4. A complimentary 1/2 massage once a month for a lucky BRS member!!

Stay tuned for more RechargeHQ partnership deals during the year!!  Get booking now!! www.rechargehq.com.au/bookings/

Saturday Session

Rain, Hail or Shine....we will be at Active Stride for our endurance Saturday run tomorrow AUSTRALIA DAY!!!

When: Saturday 26th January
Time: 6am-7:30am
Where: Meet at Active Stride, Southbank
What: 1.5 hr endurance run followed by a swim in the lagoon + coffee & breaky!
Cost: $2 for refreshments

Not sure if you want a swim tomorrow....but hey bring a towel just in case!!!

Launch Session

WOW, what a great response! So far we have 50 attending our launch session on Sunday 3rd February. 

Haven't RSVP'd, get in now!!

When:                  Sunday 03rd February, 2013

Time:                   4:00-5:30pm

Where:                Ship Inn, Southbank - Function room above Ship Inn, accessed behind Ship Inn through the Griffith University Building

Cash bar available and nibbles provided

We are keen to share with you:               

• Overview of BRS for 2013
• Key 2013 events including BRS on Tour, new Beginner Program/Squad, and Tough Mudder Prep Program
• BRS 2013 social calendar
• New Uniform Ordering Process - Uniform sizing samples will be available and orders will be taken on the night
• BRS Website features and navigation
• Chats from our BRS Partners (Mizuno, Active Stride, RechargeHQ)
• Foam Roller Demo - injury prevention & maintenance (if you have a foam roller, please bring it along!!)
• A chance to mingle with other runners!

Friends, Family, Partners are welcome!!

RSVP:                    Please RSVP by Friday 25th January - info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au 

Happy Running

Renae & Matt

Time Trial, Competition, Saturday session

Website
I am currently re-developing the website as we have recently changed service providers. A few things are currently broken including the membership link. These will be fixed shortly.
If you wish to become a member, please email info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au and I will send you the form.

Time Trial
Big Congratulations to all BRSers who completed our first time trial for 2013!!
A clean slate for the year with a brand new time to improve on!
When I have updated the website, I will add the new times so in 2 months time when we do it again...you will know your goal to beat!

Garmin/Active Stride Competition 
Active Stride, a BRS sponsor and Garmin are both sponsoring the upcoming International Woman's Day 5km Fun Run on 10th March. BRS has 6 free passes to give away worth $42 each!!!

• 3 will be available to BRSers who purchase a purchase a Garmin from Active Stride by Tuesday 22nd January
• 3 will be available to BRS Garmin wearers on Monday night...if you beat the clock!!

so no time like the present to upgrade or purchase a new Garmin.....
and come along to training Monday 21st to test your skills!!!

Saturday Session
Wow, there is no reprieve for our Saturday runs!!! it is predicted to be a high of 35 degrees on Saturday!

Again by popular demand, we will leave from Active Stride Southbank....to take advantage of a post run dip. Great thing about that location, we have a variety of runs we can do!

When: Saturday 19th January
Time: 6am-7:30am
Where: Meet at Active Stride, Southbank
What: 1.5 hr endurance run followed by a swim in the lagoon + coffee & breaky!
Cost: $2 for refreshments

Most of us just jump in the lagoon in our running gear! don't forget a towel!!!
Don't forget you can park under Southbank for only $2 if you are out by 9am!

Reminder, Caboolture Dusk til Dawn
Looks like we have a few teams for Caboolture Dusk til Dawn on 9th February. Remember there are lots of options....you can run 10.5km in a team marathon, 2hrs in a timed team or plenty of other options!!
Email me at info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au if you are keen to participate

Happy Running
Renae & Matt

2013 Launch, BRS On Tour, Saturday Session

BRS 2013 Launch

Hopefully you received an invitation ( apologies if you received multiple) to our 2013 BRS Launch Party!

When:                  Sunday 03rd February, 2013

Time:                   4:00-5:30pm

Where:                Ship Inn, Southbank - Function room above Ship Inn, accessed behind Ship Inn through

                            the Griffith University Building

Cash bar available and nibbles provided

We are keen to share with you:               

• Overview of BRS for 2013
• Key 2013 events including BRS on Tour, new Beginner Program/Squad, and Tough Mudder Prep Program
• BRS 2013 social calendar
• New Uniform Ordering Process - Uniform sizing samples will be available and orders will be taken on the night
• BRS Website features and navigation
• Chats from our BRS Partners (Mizuno, Active Stride, RechargeHQ)
• Foam Roller Demo - injury prevention & maintenance (if you have a foam roller, please bring it along!!)
• A chance to mingle with other runners!

Friends, Family, Partners are welcome!!

RSVP:                    Please RSVP by Friday 25th January - info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au 

We look forward to seeing you there

BRS on Tour for 2013

If you missed it on Facebook.......

We are happy to announce......

 BRS on Tour for 2013 will be the Phuket Marathon Festival 42,21,10km options!! Race is 09th June - BRS Tour Dates 7-14th June! Stay tuned for packages & prices! SAVE the dates NOW!!

Saturday Session

With 35 degree predicted for this Saturday...I am certain we will need a jump in the Southbank Lagoon again to cool off and treat those tired muscles!

When: Saturday 12th January

Time: 6am-7:30am

Where: Meet at Active Stride Southbank 

What: 1.5 hour endurance run  +   swim in the lagoon  + breaky!

Cost: $2

Most runners just jump in the lagoon in their running gear, don't forget to bring a towel!

You can park under Southbank for $2 if you are out by 9am, so a great option!

Happy Running

Renae & Matt 

Welcome to 2013 & Saturday Session!

Well BRSers we made it to 2013!! From the dedication and commitment I saw last year,  I know most of you are hitting 2013 fitter and healthier than 2012!!!

We will once again be putting together a BRS Calendar for you to plan your running (and social) events for the year!! This will be coming out in the next few weeks.

Dusk Til Dawn

Ever wanted to run a marathon...but haven't got past 10km.? Ever wanted to do an endurance team run but didn't know where to start..............

Well now is your chance! The Caboolture Dusk til Dawn in on Saturday 09th February and you can complete a marathon as a team of 4 or do relays up to 12 hours!!

A few of us have done this before, it is a unique event on a 500m track at the Caboolture historical village, plenty of room for supporters and cheering. Starting in the late afternoon it is perfect running conditions.

Options include:

Individual	Team
6 Hr run/walk Solo $45	6hr Relay 3x2hrs – $90.00 (3 participants)
	6hr Relay 2x3hrs – $90.00 (2 participants)
12 Hr run/walk Solo $55	12hr Relay – $180.00 (Min 4 – Max 18 participants)
50km run/walk Solo $45	50k Relay – $65.00 (2 participants)
100km run/walk Solo $55	100k Relay – $130.00 (5 participants)
Marathon run/walk Solo $40	Marathon Relay – $60.00 (4 participants)
Half Marathon run/walk Solo $30

When: Saturday 09th February
Where: Caboolture Historical Village
Time:  6pm

I know of a few people keen to do a team event. I will be sussing it out at training over the next few weeks to see if we can enter a few teams in the marathon and relays. Let me know at training or email me at info@brisbanerunsquad.com.au.

Saturday Session
After the success of our post xmas Southbank run and swim, it is back by popular demand.

When: Saturday 05th January
Where: meet outside Active Stride Southbank
What: 1-1.5hour endurance run  + Swim in Southbank Lagoon afterwards (we all just jumped in in our running gear last time, a perfect end to a good run)
Time: 6am-7:30am
Cost: $2

Note: parking is available under Southbank for $2 in by 5am out by 9am

Happy Running
Renae & Matt