Whilst many sports fans have been focused on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Peel Road Runners have been focusing on training in the wet and wintry conditions nearer to home! Thankfully, this week saw something of a respite in the rain, which meant that fewer parkruns were affected by cancellations, so… Read more: Weekly Round-up – 23rd February 2026

A quiet February weekend for the Peel Road Runners saw just three members in action, all in a local race, Rugeley 10 Miler. A popular, challenging ten‑mile road race held each year in mid‑February and hosted by Rugeley Runners. The course is a scenic but undulating route, set on quiet… Read more: Weekly Round-up – 16th February 2026

Despite all the rain over the last week, on Sunday, a dedicated group of Peelers took on the cross-country race at Boothorpe (Conkers).  Consisting of 2 Laps of the National Forest, runners completed approximately 5.5 miles, mostly on grassland with a small section of compacted paths. In the women’s team,… Read more: Weekly Round-up – 9th February 2026

There were not many events this weekend, as many of the club’s runners put in the training miles as they work towards events coming up in March and April. We had one runner participate in the Warwick half-marathon, which starts and finishes at the racecourse. Ash Goodman finished in a… Read more: Weekly Round-up – 2nd February 2026

At club run on Tuesday, the Peelers took part in a ‘Hash Run’. Originating in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Hash Run is a fun run or walk which follows a chalk trail. The run was led by ‘Hare’ Martin Hollamby, who, after explaining the rules and leading a rendition of… Read more: Weekly Round-up – 26th January 2026

The weekend of the 8th -11th January saw Steph Attenborough and Joanne Sharman head to another overseas trip to Orlando to take on the Dopey challenge, participants ran a 5k,10k, half-marathon and full-marathon over 4 consecutive days (a total of 48.6 miles), and it gave them the opportunity to earn… Read more: Weekly Round-up – 19th January 2026

With Storm Goretti creating havoc over the Midlands with heavy snow and icy conditions many races were cancelled, including the next instalment of cross-country fun and games which was due to take place at Allestree park. Also, affected was Parkrun on Saturday with the majority in the Midlands being cancelled… Read more: Weekly Round-up – 12th January 2026

The Peel Road Runners have been running on the roads, paths and tracks around Tamworth since the club was founded in 1991.  The club prides itself on being a social running and walking group, catering for all abilities.  Achieving Regional Club of the Year in 2024 confirmed the Peelers are… Read more: Weekly Round-up – 5th January 2026

Over the festive period this year, Peelers were spoilt for choice with their parkrun choices.  Not only were there the usual Saturday runs, but there were also runs on Christmas Day to tempt everyone! Results from Thursday, 25th December The Christmas Day parkruns drew a lot of Peelers away from cooking the… Read more: Weekly Round up – 29th December 2025

As everyone was running around trying to get ready for Christmas with their last minute shopping, Peeler Wayne King had other plans and was lacing his trainers ready for the Telford 10k.  Statistically proven to be the fastest 10k course in the UK. This is a generally flat 2 lap course,… Read more: Weekly Round up – 15th December 2025

Peel Road Runners were once again represented across a wide range of parkrun venues this weekend, with members taking part both locally and further afield. At Conkers, Mark Harriott reached the incredible milestone of 500 parkruns finishing in 20:58 and first in his age category. At Preston, Jonathan Allen completed… Read more: Weekly Round up – 8th December 2025

Parkrun was the main focus this week with many taking in a nice cool and a little bit damp, Saturday morning run.  At Tamworth Castle grounds, Lee Rickards finished in 1st place in a very impressive 18:59. He was followed by Roger Lloyd (24:27), Lydia Trenfield (26:19), Chris Bennett (27:14), Mark… Read more: Weekly Round up – 1st December 2025

Peel Road Runners were out in force this weekend, delivering solid performances at a number of Parkruns and the infamous Clowne half marathon. The club showed depth and consistency, with runners of all abilities enjoying strong results and personal achievements. Parkrun Highlights Despite very wet conditions across Saturday,Peel Road Runners… Read more: Weekly Round up – 24th November 2025

After the heavy rain of storm Claudia on Friday, Sunday presented come great running conditions for some races to go ahead. Three Peelers travelled to the Cotswolds to take part in the Broadway trail half marathon. Starting in Broadway village the course first heads straight uphill to the Broadway tower… Read more: Weekly Round up – 17th November 2025

The Athens Marathon is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world due to its deepconnection with history and mythology. It commemorates the legendary feat of Pheidippides,who is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory over thePersians at the Battle of Marathon… Read more: Weekly Round up – 10th November 2025