24.11.17 Pic’ of the Week

The Pic’ of the Week this week goes to Ben Geens (7). Ben comes to BPRC with his father, Adam, who supported Ben on first run in April. Since then he has clocked up seven more appearances, running most of them on his own. Without so much emphasis on competition, and distances, running with us can almost be thought of …

17.11.17 Pic’ of the Week

Hi, once again from the side-lines of Brough Park Couch to 5K. The pic’ of the week that has been chosen from the 11/10 event has an aim; encouragement – encouragement to one and to all – by highlighting the progress made by, on this occasion, Suzie Noble. Just like many others she has had set-backs in her strive for …

09.11.17 Pic’ of the Week

This week’s ‘Pic’ of the Week’ is an autumnal pic of Bill Mould. Sixty-nine year old Bill started at Brough Park in September 2016. Bill has now clocked up nearly 50 total runs and his regular, sub-30 minute times make him one of our most consistent runners. Running isn’t always easy, and if you’re just getting started the first few …

02.11 17 Pic’ of the Week

Hi once again from the side-lines of BPRC. We could apologies for being repetitive but, the pic of the week isn’t of any entrant and could only be of YOU; the many that make all the effort put into the events by a handful of dedicated volunteers, worthwhile. It is occasions like the previous weekend that brighten up our, and …

26.10.17 Pic’ of the Week

This week’s pic’ of the week goes to Michelle Redfern. Michelle joined BPRC five weeks ago, setting a 5k time of 33.49 in her first event. Since then, she has participated in three more runs. At each run she has repeatedly beaten her pb, whittling it down to 31.32, a remarkable achievement. We congratulate her on her efforts and feel …

19.10.17 Pic’ pf the Week

Hi from the side-lines of BPRC once again. The Pic’ of the week was set in stone even before the 100th Saturday event; it’s of YOU or the many participants in the events that make the organisation worthwhile. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned athlete, or somewhere in between, we welcome you to our Couch to 5K programme – …

12.10.17 Pic’ of the Week

This week’s Pic’ of the Week is congratulating Martin Pigott on winning the M40 category in the West Midland Orienteering Championships. Both Martin and his daughter, Eden (7), are regular runners for BPRC, taking part in over forty events each. BPRC aims to help people get fitter in a friendly environment that’s not totally competitive. Running does not have to …

05.10.17 Pic’ of the Week

Hi once again from the side-lines of BPRC. The pic of the week isn’t of any entrant but of three bye-standers: Jason Burgess, Richard Dodd and Nick Hulme. All three were unable to take part for different reasons but took the time-out to come along and exercise their dogs – the Burgess mutt, Benson, had gone walkabout – and more …

28.09.17 Pic’ of the Week

This week’s pic’ of the week goes to Dave Edge. It’s not just about the fact that no other over 60 member is faster than him round our course, more for his suggestion of setting up teams for the Showground Relays earlier this year. An event a dozen members went to and enjoyed. Other suggestions from members have always been …

19.09.17 Pic’ of the Week

Hi, once again from the side-lines of Brough Park Couch to 5K. The photo that has been chosen from 16/09 event is of the cakes that were baked by Dan Knowles to celebrate the events second birthday – very nice they were too. Congratulations to those few that have stuck it out and thanks to all those that attend the …