Run Club Update

A few upcoming event dates for those interested:
Bridge to Brisbane: 2 September 2012, click here to register!
Drive Fitness Trail Walk: 26 August 2012, click here for more info!
The Stampede: 8 September 2012, click here for more info!

Next week for run club we will be meeting at the Tarragindi studio for a 7.5km run to the top of Mt Gravatt Outlook. It will be great training for those looking to do the Bridge to Brisbane in less than 9 weeks time.

Run club results for June 30 below (7.5km Toohey Forest Loop):

Dave: 41:15
MarK: 44:10
Sam: 48:00 (6km turn around)
Brent: 42:48
John F: 46:55
Stewart: 49:51
Owen: 52:46
Patrice: 52:46
Simon: 43:30
Greg: 48:00
Howard: 48:28

Weight loss myths: exercising on an empty stomach burns more fat

Eat or don't eat before training - what is more effective for maximising fat burning during exercise, or does it even matter? We've all heard it before, "exercise burns more fat if you do it on an empty stomach". Is there any truth to this or is it just another weight loss myth?

Congratulations to those who completed the Brissie to the Bay Ride

Congratulations to everyone from Drive Fitness who participated in the 50km & 100km Brissie to the Bay Ride on Sunday the 24th June.

Less than 10 weeks to the Bridge to Brisbane

If you haven't started training for the 2012 Bridge to Brisbane it's time to start NOW! We are just under 10 weeks away from the event, taking place on Sunday 2 September. Drive Fitness has a FREE running group that meets every Saturday 7am at the Tarragindi studio. Everyone of all fitness levels welcome!


Last year Drive Fitness had a team of over 50 participants and we saw some great times and personal bests. Click here for 2011 results. 


We provide a private bus to and from the event and Drive Fitness team BBQ back at the studio following. 


For more Bridge to Brisbane event info and instructions on how to enter the Drive Fitness team click here.

The Brisbane Stampede: 8 September 2012

Brisbane, are you ready? The Stampede is more than just a race, The Stampede is an epic challenge that will push you to your limits.

Run wild through a gruelling 5km or 10km obstacle course. You’ll crawl through thick mud, climb up cargo nets, slide down the giant slip & slide, run through live wires charged with 10,000 volts and wash it all down with a beer on one crazy day.

The Stampede is charging into Woodford, 1 hour north of Brisbane on 8 September 2012. Register now and join the Stampede.

This event will be great training and preparation for the Tough Mudder in Brisbane next year! For more information and to register click here!

Run Club Update

Only the most committed runners show up to interval training sessions - well done if you were there! Please remember to wear a watch to interval training sessions so you can time your hard efforts.

Next Saturday 30 June we will be meeting at the Tarragindi studio at 7am for our Toohey Forest Loop (7.8km).

Results for 4 x 500m hard efforts / 500m recovery from Saturday 23 June below.

David: 4 intervals
Tim: 4 intervals
Matt: 4 intervals
Brent: 4 intervals
Steve: 4 intervals
Simon: 4 intervals
Patrice: 4 intervals
Martin: 4 intervals
Ross: 4 intervals

5 steps to fix your slow metabolism

A slow metabolism is often blamed for failed weight loss attempts. If you fear that your slow metabolism is interfering with your weight loss goals here are 5 steps to fix your slow metabolism and maximise your body's fat burning capacity. 

It's Coming to Brisbane in August 2013... Tough Mudder

Drive Fitness Trail Walk: Sunday 26 August

After the great feedback following the Kokoda Challenge earlier this month we are introducing trail walks as a regular addition to our event calendar. Walks will be lead by Nathan approximately every 3-4 months. Tracks will vary in distance.

The details of our first trail walk are as follows:

When: Sunday 26 August

Time: 8am sharp

Where: Lamington National Park

What: Binna Burra Lodge to Coomera Falls 14-15km, allow roughly 4-5 hours. We will hold a short track briefing before hand. 

This walk is suitable for all fitness levels. A map of the tracks can be seen by clicking here. If you are interested in joining us or have any questions please contact Nathan directly on 0413 506 828. 

OPEN NOW! Bridge to Brisbane Online Team Registration

The 10km course will commence from the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge – South (formerly Gateway Bridge), Murrarie and finish at the RNA Showgrounds. 


Date: 2 September 2012
Race Start: 6:10am
Cost: $36.00

Please complete 10 easy registration steps below to join our Drive Fitness team!

1. goto 'www.bridgetobrisbane.com.au'.
2. navigate to the right hand side and click 'Enter Now' which is under the countdown
3. If you have entered the event before, use your previous login details and click 'Login', or, if this is your first time click 'Join Now' and follow the prompts
4. After you are logged in click 'Competitor Registration'
5. Select 'Join an Existing Team' and enter our team number '32218' then click 'Next'
6. Click 'Continue Registration' on the breakfast menu page. Please note the breakfast options listed DO NOT refer to the private Drive Fitness BBQ breakfast back at the Mt Gravatt following the event - this is included within the cost of your Drive Fitness bus ticket for $5. More details below. 
7. Update and add your details:
• race start zone: please choose the most appropriate zone for your fitness level
• Drive Fitness will pick up all race packs . Please select 'I will collect my race kit from the race office' so we can do this for you. We will provide it to you before the event/
• If you would like to travel on the private Drive Fitness bus select 'own arrangements' for your transport to and from the event. We are providing a private bus for our team only, it will depart from the Mt Gravatt studio at 5:10am and drop our team at the start line. It will return following the event for a private team BBQ breakfast. Seats are limited on our private bus so please register asap.The bus and breakfast costs $5 to be paid at your Drive Fitness studio upon registration. Please check with your trainer that bus seats are still available. 
8. Click 'Next' on the fundraising page.
9. Please double check your details and click 'FINALISE REGISTRATION'.
10. Complete payment and YOU'RE DONE!