AI & Society | Run Walk Coffee Club 🏃‍♀️☕🥐 (BNE)

AI & Society | Run Walk Coffee Club ☕🏃‍♀️🥐
7am start | 📅 Every second Saturday
📍 Felons Café, Howard Smith Wharves (under the Story Bridge, opposite Crystalbrook Vincent Hotel)
Run. Walk. Chat. Coffee.
Whether you're lacing up for a 5–6km jog, strolling the Riverwalk, or just here for the ☕ + 💬, you're welcome.
🛡️ By RSVPing or attending, you agree to our Acknowledgement of Risk: https://aiandsociety.io/run-club#waiver
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### 🗓️ MEETUP FLOW
6:55 Welcome & arrival. Outside Felons Café under the bridge.
7:00 Warm-up & check-in. Quick safety briefing and route.
7:05 Run, jog or walk. 5–6km return along the Riverwalk to New Farm Park. No pressure, go your own pace. Sophia will film a short "jog-and-talk" along the way: What did you learn in AI this week?
7:50 Coffee, croissants & convos. Regroup at Felons Café.
9:00 Group photo & wrap-up. Stay as long as you like.
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### 🏃‍♀️ The Plan
A relaxed 5–6km return run (or walk!) along Brisbane's Riverwalk to New Farm Park and back.
✨ No pressure. Go at your own pace.
🎯 We finish at Howard Smith Wharves and walk to Felons Café to cool down.
📍 Route map: https://onthegomap.com/s/edlhcbvm
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### ☕ Why We Do It
We might geek out on AI, but we're also here for real-world connection.
One step, one conversation, one coffee at a time.
Bring your curiosity, comfy shoes and good energy.
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### 🎤 Bonus: Jog-and-Talk Video
I'll be filming a short "jog-and-talk" asking: "What did you learn this week in AI?"
Join in, listen in, or just enjoy the vibes. Rather not be on camera? Just let me know at the start.
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### 🛡️ Safety & Acknowledgement of Risk
This is a free, social, go-at-your-own-pace run and walk on public paths. It's not a coached or supervised session.
By RSVPing or attending, you confirm you've read and agree to our Acknowledgement of Risk, and that you're fit to take part (or have checked with your doctor).
👉 Read it here: https://aiandsociety.io/run-club#waiver
• Keep left and watch for bikes and e-scooters on the Riverwalk
• Bring water and sun protection
• Tell Sophia or a run leader if you leave early or feel unwell
• Under 18s must come with a parent or guardian
• Photos and video are taken during the session. Let Sophia know at the start if you'd rather not appear.
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### 🧭 Getting There
Train: Fortitude Valley or Brisbane City station (short walk to HSW)
Bus: Brisbane CBD or Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley (short walk to HSW)
Parking: Street parks along Bowen Terrace near the Bowen Terrace Lookout (take the lift down to HSW), or the HSW car park: https://howardsmithwharves.com/car-park
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### 🌦️ Weather
We go ahead in light rain. If the weather turns bad, I'll update you 48 hours before.
Pro tip: bring a towel, spare socks or a rain jacket, just in case.
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### 💼 Bag Drop
If you have a small bag or jumper (no valuables), you can kindly ask the Felons Café staff to store it during the run and collect it when we're back for coffee.
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### 📲 Quick Tips
Message me (Sophia) on Meetup if you need anything.
Download the Meetup app for updates and direct messages.
Track your run on Strava, it's free and fun!