Bramhall parkrun 4th February
All sorts of cold weather is forecast for Saturday. We'll inspect the route on Saturday morning and decide what to do.

If there is ice on the paths then we have the option of diversions and/or the winter route. We have to err on the side of safety and we have had to cancel the event when ice affects paths that we can't avoid. Nearby Woodbank parkrun have more options to run through the winter if you are looking for a more guaranteed bimble. Please also bear in mind driving conditions.

Whichever route we run it promises to be cold and muddy/slippery in places. PBs are unlikely so please focus on getting everyone around the course safely while enjoying the extra challenge. It's a good idea to bring some warm dry clothes for after the run and keep them dry in a plastic bag. Younger runners seem to feel the cold more so ensure that they wear gloves and long gear. The cafe will be open for reviving hot drinks and snacks.

Keep an eye on http://www.facebook.com/bramhallparkrun for last minute updates.

The Sweatshop prize winner for January 2012 is ....

ANDREW CORDES!!

Andrew has been running at the park since summer 2010 clocking up a total of 67 runs.  During that time he has steadily improved from over 27 minutes all the way down to 22.45 his new PB achieved in January.  Along the way he has been close to winning the monthly prize on several occasions as the PBs stacked up.  Andrew is one of those parkrunners who really adds to the spirit of the event with his enthusiasm and support for other runners.  After his own run you'll usually see him jogging back up the hill to cheer in the rest of the runners - we like this!

With the cold weather, just getting out of a warm bed and running around the park was achievement enough for most of us.  The often slippery conditions also made faster times unlikely.  Even so there were continuing improvements from Richard Joynson and Andy Turner.  We were also impressed by Sally Briggs and Seamus Hind who both chose this unlikely month to suddenly produce a PB after 2 or 3 years of running.  Well done all of you, we'll be keeping an eye on your progress through Olympic year.

Congratulations to Andrew who wins a new pair of running shoes fitted by our friends at Sweatshop. We hope the new shoes will keep him speeding around the park and beyond. Our nearest Sweatshop stores are Hyde and Arndale Centre - http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/storefinder.cfm.

Sweatshop are a major sponsor of the parkrun organisation and every month generously provide this prize for a runner of any standard who has performed well in the month and shown overall improvement and commitment to the parkrun. Many thanks to Sweatshop owner Hugh Brasher for his continued support of our work in grassroots athletics.

The Bramhall team select the winner but we're always pleased to have your nominations. Just drop us a line on BramhallOffice@parkrun.com

Your Bramhall parkrun team

Winter seems to have finally hit Bramhall and with an exceptionally frosty start to the morning a few alterations had to take place on the course to make it safe for our park runners.  PB's were few and far between, so a very big well done to those of you achieving a new personal record on the Bramhall course, including Ben Edmonds, Tom Moran, Sean Tansey and Eve Gibson!! 

Bramhall parkrun 28th January

We're delighted to announce the winners of the Beluga Prize for January 2012 is: