Good Luck Team!

best race finish pic on the weekend gets next weeks buzz shot!

TEAM BUZZ!!!!
Tonight and Friday are our last training sessions before we tackle the GOLD COAST MARATHON!
We'll be tapering (or something like that!) in our usual 6pm Tues and 6am Friday sessions this week and so look forward to seeing your smiling faces then!
Congrats to all the team for getting this far and good luck to everyone running and walking this weekend. Buzz has 26 people spread over all the events so if you want to get inspired, head to Southport on Saturday morning to see the 5.7 and 10 k runners or Sunday morning to see the halfers!
You can find all the info on the race on the website but here is some of the vital stuff:
Race start times: 5.7km 8am Sat (recc arrival 7am... parking can be tricky!)
10km 6.30am Sat (recc arrival 5.30am)
Half Mara start 6am Sun (recc arrival 5am)
Remember to make time to collect your race kit if you haven't yet- from the Gold Coast Convention Centre (NOT the race start) on either Friday (5/10km) or Sat (half).
Social/Fun stuff!: on both Sat and Sunday we're planning to celebrate race victories with brekkies/brunches/lunches. Stay in touch if you're going to be around for the weekend so we can keep you posted about meeting points for cheer squads/supporters and where we'll party after!
Good luck to everyone- hope you all make it over the line safely and happily!
:)

Get to the starting line!

Follow all the signs to make it safely to the starting line!

Hi team!
The Gold Coast marathon is not far away now and we have an awesome 26 people signed up with Buzz!
This week we will be kicking our training along with our Tuesday evening run, 6pm at the Goodwill Bridge. The ride takes off 6am Friday from the same place.
Thankyou so much to everyone who comes and supports us every week- particularly in these darker, cooler months, the company and motivation to get out and get going is much appreciated! Feel free to spread the word to anyone you think might want to share the buzz!

A few important  notes for those signed up for Gold Coast events with Team Buzz... please read on if that means you!
This Sunday is Kit collection day (if you signed up for Brisbane collection). It's really important you get along to collect your kit from the Suncorp Piazza and you'll need your e-ticket (emailed to you after signing up) to do so. Here are the details provided from Gold Coast regarding collection:

Registration Information:

Registration Centres

Brisbane: 
Suncorp Piazza, South Bank Parklands, South Brisbane
Sunday 24 June, 10am - 4pm

Gold Coast:
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach
Thursday 28 June, 4pm - 8pm
Friday 29 June, 10am - 9pm
Saturday 30 June, 9am - 5pm

Individual Collection Teams

• For teams who have selected individual collection, please ensure you inform all your team members to collect their race number on the day indicated on their eTicket – that they selected when entering.
• We recommend participants collect their own race number. However, if you need to collect someone’s race number on their behalf, you require a copy of their e-ticket and a written authorisation letter/email from them outlining that you have permission to collect on their behalf. 
   PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO KIT COLLECTION SO WE CAN ORGANISE THE NECESSARY AUTHORISATION EMAILS AND COPIES OF E-TICKETS - GOLD COAST HAVE BEEN REALLY STRICT ON THIS IN THE PAST SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP. (Similarly, if you are collecting for friends or partners you will need a copy of their e-ticket and an email/letter authorising you to collect on their behalf.)
  For anyone who is keen for a taper run + breakfast on Sunday morning prior to kit collection, a group of us will be meeting at 8.30 at the Goodwill Bridge. We can take on loops of various distances (and speeds!) to suit the different event distances, and meet back for coffee about 9.30 before kit collection starts at 10am. All welcome- so if you haven't been able to make mid-week buzzing, come along this Sunday to have a trot!
  Hope to see you at some point in the coming weeks! Remember to book in for massages, eat well and look after yourselves, to get to the starting line in one piece!
  Buzz :)

Dose Up!

It's cold, it's wet and nobody feels like getting out for a run... But that's too bad- with less than 3 weeks to go before Buzz takes on the Gold Coast marathon we have no choice but to dose up on Vitamin C and GET OUT THERE!
Wear something quick-dry and warm and see you tomorrow, 6pm at the Goodwill for a run/walk or 6am Friday for our river ride.
Hope the training is going well!

Get running!

Ok team- time is nearly up! 
Tomorrow at midnight is the last opportunity you have to sign up for any of the Gold Coast Marathon events as part of our super special team-buzz!
As with our normal weekly buzz sessions, there will be friends, fitness and food... and a few days at the coast as well- what more could you want?!

We still need a few more people in order to qualify for team registration (and the team discount!) so please, sign up today and pass the word on to any friends who might want to join us.

Costs (with team discount) will be: Marathon $108.00; Half MArathon $76.50; 10km run $49.50; 5.7km Challenge $36. And yes, you are welcome to run/walk the course if you like!

Once again, to sign up simply go to http://www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au/
Then select the 'ENTER' tab from the blue menu at the top of the page.
From the next page scroll to almost the bottom and select this icon:

From the next page you need to select the link 'Click here to enter the 2012 Gold Coast Airport Marathon
From the next page select the option to 'Search for an existing team'
Then type in BuzzBrisbane and when it comes up click on the little green tick icon.
From there you need to enter our password buzz2012 (leave the 'division' field blank).
THen you need to complete all your personal details.

I know it's a bit of a procedure, but please let m eknow if you have any problems signing up.

Onto weekly news- tomorrow is our May end of month celebrations.
After our run/walk (6pm at the Goodwill Bridge) join us for a drink, a bite to eat and a chat.
Riders will be on deck as usual on Friday morning- 6am at the Goodwill (lights on!) and passing through the Regatta ferry terminal at 6.15.

See you soon!
:)

Don't be afraid of the dark!

A little moonshine never hurt anyone!

Hi team!
With winter darkness and short days well and truly upon us, most of us are leaving work in the dark. You may be wondering how to get out and about despite the lack of daylight- perhaps you are even feeling a little wary of the shadows... But loads of great stuff happens in the darkness! Parties are on, stars come out, nocturnal animals show their peepers... oh, and Buzz is on after-dark as well!
Come and join us for safety in numbers! Tuesdays are our run/walk sessions leaving 6pm at the Goodwill Bridge. Friday mornings at 6am we head off for our ride.
Also, make sure to mark next Tuesday in your diaries. It's our end of month drinks- time to celebrate again and this time  it also coincides with the last day for entry into the Gold Coast Marathon. If you've been dilly-dallying, it's time to put pen to paper and sign up! Select the 'existing team' option (Buzz Brisbane) and use our team code 'Buzz2012' to be part of our team. Join us for drinks at the Ship Inn after our run next week and meet others who are 'doing' Gold Coast too.
See you at the Goodwill soon!
:)

Commit!

Commit to getting your buzz on!
Invite friends, con family ;-)  Sign up to challenge yourself with the Gold Coast Marathon + Fun Run events (5.7km, 10km, 21km/42km)! Grab a few friends, come to our Tuesday training jogs and get moo-ving!
Entries are filling up and we need to make sure we have spots for anyone from Buzz who wants to join in - so make sure you sign up asap. Follow this link (select the 'search for exisiting team' option. Enter Buzz Brisbane and our code Buzz2012 and go from there. We will collect money after at the end of the month) or the instructions on the 'enter' menu on the Gold Coast Marathon home page and you'll be ready to go. Make the most of these chilly days by getting and and about and jogging your way through winter! We are currently looking into Buzz team shirts so keep your eyes peeled for more news and come join the team!
See you Tuesday 6pm, Goodwill Bridge South side and Friday 6am.
Buzz! :)

Hi all!
Hope you all managed to get out and about to enjoy some sunshine, blue skies and some of the great events that were on over the long weekend... fun runs, triathlons, ocean swims, cycle trips... Whatever you did, we hope it inspired you and got you buzzing!

This week we are on again for 6pm walk/jog at the Goodwill Bridge this Tuesday evening and Friday 6am for a cycle.

Remember too, it's time to sign up for the Gold Coast Marathon. We need to secure our team entry spots by the 30th of May. So if you're feeling inspired about challenging yourself with a winter running programme, it's time to get on board! Sign up for the 5.7km, 10km, half or full marathon using the team entry name 'Buzz Brisbane' and our team password buzz2012. Spread the word and get ready for a fun weekend of running, activity and socializing!
See you soon :)