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I don’t think anyone would ever describe Cross Country racing as easy. However, some courses are easier than others. The venue for our second race of the Midlands/Birmingham leagues at Wellcombe Hills, Stratford, is not one of those “easier” courses. Having raced...
Entries for the County Cross Country Championships on 5th January 2019 are now open. We are hoping to enter men's and women's teams. Details of eligibility to run, start times and distances are here and information about the course. The cost is £7 each. If anyone...
For those not already in the know, Croome Capability Canter is a 10k(ish) trail run in the scenic Croome Park, a National Trust property. It provides a superb opportunity for runners of all abilities to enjoy the beautiful scenery, undulations and occasional mud / fog...
Well, it was definitely the fastest and most efficiently conducted AGM we have ever had in the time that I have been a club member. Monday 19.11.2018 Paul Evans held his last Annual General Meeting as Chairman and club members will be very sad to see him step down. We...
Dear members, The club seems to continue to go from strength to strength, growing to its largest size ever of 588 paid up members, nearly 100 more than this time last year! The continued success of the C25K and 5-10K programmes, including being offered on both Mondays...
There has been a real Cross Country buzz around the club this weekend, as it signalled the start of the Midlands and Birmingham Leagues’ season. Added excitement was due to the first fixture of the Birmingham League being hosted by us. As the Ladies’ Team were not...
This is the tale of one very grateful Visually Impaired Runner who, after reading something he had penned on Facebook, I approached and asked if he would be prepared to tell his story, recounting the amazingly positive experiences he has had running with Black Pear...
Did you know that by participating in a number of BPJ events you are supporting some fabulous causes? This year we have been able to donate £1,741.27 to each of our two Worcester based charities and Croome 10km hasn’t even happened yet! How did YOU help to raise these...
Hi all, I'm pleased to announce that that the poll that went out to our club members has finished and the results are in! Black Pear Joggers will donate £1000 towards the setup costs of the new Churchfields parkrun as we did with Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun last...
We’ve had a great Summer this year, but you know that Autumn is here when the Cross Country season gets underway. Saturday saw the first race of the Gloucestershire League at Old Down Country Estate, near Bristol. It was the first time that we had raced at this...
Today being World Mental Health Day seems a fitting time to give a mention to our club's Mental Health Champions and some of the work they've been doing recently to promote mental health awareness and the benefit running can have on mental health, including as part...
The club's annual general meeting (AGM) takes place on Monday 19th November 2018. It will start at 8:15pm prompt and will be held at: Old Elizabethans Cricket Club Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7SN The AGM is open for all club members to come along and have your say...
This annual, multi lap, 24 hour race is a firm favourite, particularly with BPJs as it is local. It takes place at Top Barn and is a circuit following parts of the Severn Way along the river to Grimley, returning back to the camp site through a mixture of fields,...
Was it only last week, the highlight of the Black Pear Joggers racing calendar? The club excelled itself again. An expertly designed medal, kindly donated prizes by generous members, all day music and entertainment for everybody and these are a just a few of the many...
Peaky Climbers, Funding Izzie’s wheels Ever wondered what it would be like to climb three of the UK’s peaks in 24 hours? Well let’s catalogue the journey of fifteen inspiring ladies who did just that over the weekend of June 30th – July 1st 2018 and all in aid of one...
As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you our new club Mental Health Champions. Following a much-needed rethink by England Athletics, the Mental Health Ambassador programme has finished and now being...
Comment: I wrote this article to send to the Worcester News and have done just that, so hopefully they will publish it (or bits of it at least.) Then, when Mick and I were chatting about how to try and inspire more people to donate to little Izzy Bird's fund, I...
We are delighted to show you the new Emergency Contact Cards that we shall be giving out to members starting this week. Committee members will be giving them out before club runs and we ask you to fill them in and carry them on all runs (or you can carry another form...
Following a much-needed rethink by England Athletics, the Mental Health Ambassador programme has finished and now being relaunched as the #runandtalk programme. What this means The role of Mental Health Ambassador will now be replaced by the Mental Health Champion...
As you may have seen/heard today, Phil Miles will be stepping down from his role leading the Tuesday and Sunday club runs after the 15th April. At the Post Marathon Celebration Meal at Perdiswell Harvester on Monday 30th April 2018, the BPJ Committee will be...