This week’s pic’ of the week goes to Karl Birch. Karl first joined BPRC back in 2015 on the 2.4K of the original route. Now, he takes part nearly every week and achieved a 5K PB of 24.27 in his last event. Furthermore, he can often be seen running around the streets of Leek and he participated for one of …

Hi, once again from the side-lines of Brough Park Couch to 5K. The pic’ of the week for the 17/02 event is by way of congratulating Harry Bond. Thirteen-year-old Harry attends the park events whenever he’s not representing his school, Staffordshire Moorlands Athletic Club, or has a football commitment. It was during one of those absences on the 3rd February, …

This week’s “Pic’ of the Week” goes to the four adults, three kids and dog that turned up to continue to maintain their fitness only to find out the event was cancelled. In with the bunch, was even a member who came to volunteer. We are sorry that they had to return home without anything to show. It is with …

Hi, once again from the side-lines of Brough Park Couch to 5K. The pic o’ the week from the event on 03.02.18 could be of one from a bakers-dozen of choices. Richard and Edward (Messi no 10) Dodd, vying for post-event bragging rights around the family Sunday lunch table following their epic contest; the leader, ‘brave-heart’, Isaac Elkington for not succumbing …

Last week’s belated pic of the week is an inter-generational picture of son, mother and grandfather; Laurie (6), Rebecca and Bill; while father and daughter; Dave and Sophie (3); took the shorter distance. According to the BHF, only 60% of adults get the required amount of exercise and sadly, only 21% of children achieve their target. With all the screen …

Hi, once again from the side-lines of Brough Park Couch to 5K. The belated, pic’ of the week for the 13/01 event is by way of congratulating Sienna Phillips. Eleven-year-old Sienna attends the park events on a regular basis, and usually only misses a weekend due to a Staffordshire Moorlands Athletic Club commitment. It was during one of those absences …

We were so pleased that many entrants, with many dressed as Santas, elves and other fancy dress attire, took part in this week’s Santa Dash. It all helped to make it one of our most enjoyable events ever. To choose a pic’ of the week is actually quite hard, but Gareth Briggs, who as you can see was dressed in …

Hi once again from the side-lines of Brough Park Couch to 5K. We were sorry for already having to cancel two events this winter – equalling any other weather related cancellations we have had in previous years. The decision to cancel the events was an easy one to make, there may not have been much ice or snow where you …

This week’s ‘Pic’ of the Week’ is of John Lagan. John came to BPRC with his daughter Kim in October 2016. Since then, John has been a very regular runner for us and Kim now fits in as many events as she can between her work commitments. No doubt, they are both drawn to the club for the social, not …