Training
Our 'home' is technically at QSAC stadium on Kessels Road, Upper Mt Gravatt however we run different routes on different days of the week. Take a look at our weekly, regular runs below and also follow along on Facebook to stay up to date.
These are our regular meeting places:
This is a map showing the start point from QSAC at Carpark No 3. Map 1
This is a map showing the start point from University Rd entrance to Griffith University. Map 2
This is a map showing Blackberry Street, Mansfield. If you turn left into Blackberry Street off Dewdrop Street, you will see a block of toilets (pink pin). This is where we park and begining running from on Friday mornings. Map 3
Often there is a group leaving from Dock Street, Kangaroo Point Brisbane on Sunday mornings. We meet and park here, where the X is. Follow Dock Street straight down under the motorway and park on the right hand side where the cliffs begin. Map 4
These are our regular weekly runs:
Mondays
No scheduled runs. Check Facebook as sometimes we organise impromtu sessions.
Tuesdays
TIME: 5:15am start, finish by 6:15am
MEETING POINT: Toilet block at QSAC stadium. Map 1.
WHAT: an hour through the Toohey trails - all abilities
NOTES: Sometimes we will also offer a Tempo Session during the same time. Coffee after at Hallowed Grounds.
Wednesdays
Trail Run in Daisy Hill
TIME: 5:15am start
MEETING POINT: Daisy Hill, Top Carpark 1
WHAT: an hour through some Daisy Hill Trails
Beginners Easy Paced Run.
MEETING POINT: University Rd (Entrance to Griffith Uni) (see map 2)
START: 5:30pm start
WHAT: Easy run in Tooheys Forrest
Check Facebook as sometimes we organise other impromtu sessions.
Thursdays
START: 5:15am start, finish by 6am
MEETING POINT: Toilet block at QE2 stadium (see map 1)
WHAT: 10 minute warm up, followed by 25 minute speed session and cool down
NOTES: 1st Thursday of each month is usually a time trial. Other sessions vary. May be 100m / 200m / 400m / 800m or combination. Showers and bathrooms available for afterwards. Coffee at Little Green, on Logan Road Mt Gravatt from 6:10am
START: 5:45pm start for 6:30pm finish
MEETING POINT: Toilet block at QE2 stadium (see map 1)
WHAT: 10 minute warm up, followed by 25 minute speed session and cool down
NOTES: 1st Thursday of each month is usually a time trial. Other sessions vary. May be 100m / 200m / 400m / 800m or combination. Showers and bathrooms available for afterwards.
Fridays
START: 5:15am sharp, finish by 6:10am
MEETING POINT: Toilet block at Blackberry Street, Mansfield (Map 3)
WHAT: 9.5km run mainly along footpaths and bikeway around Carindale area. Some hills. Relaxed pace.
NOTES: Coffee after at Badminton Brew
Saturdays
START: 6am start, finish between 7 and 7:30am depending on chosen distance
MEETING POINT: Toilet block at QSAC stadium (Map 1)
WHAT: 9 to 15km relaxed run through Griffith uni, then Toohey trails and up to Mt Gravatt lookout. Distance varies depending on which route you choose on the way home. There will aways be groups running short, medium or longer. This is club run, its very social.
NOTES: Showers and bathrooms available for afterwards. Coffee at Little Green Cafe at the Village Mt Gravatt.
Sundays
Sunday runs vary depending on what everyone is training for. Sometimes we meet in the city, other times we meet in the suburbs. Often there are multiple groups out for multiple distances. You need to check Facebook for details of Sunday sessions. They are always followed by coffee afterwards! See Map 4 for Dock St Run
Post Run Coffee
Being a social running club we regularly go for coffee after the run. Here is a link to google maps to some of our regular meeting spots.