The first ever Jog Derbyshire 5k is to be held at Shipley Country Park later this year.

The race will take place on Sunday, September 5, and is being organised by Jog Derbyshire which runs a network of community-based jogging groups for beginners around the county. 

The 5k will be an ideal first race for anyone who is new to running, and is being supported by Tom Glick, Derby County president and chief executive.

For more information about the event, or to find your nearest Jog Derbyshire group, go to www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog

We have added a step counter to the online diary. So why not start logging your steps now!

All you need to do is log on or register and its free and simple

Whether you are walking, jogging or running get logging the number of steps that you are doing on a pedometer or stepometer and then keep track here at Active Derbyshire

Counting and logging your steps is a great way to stay motivated and keep you on track to getting active and staying active?

To read more tips on getting started click here..

Active Derbyshire is a campaign to get help get Derbyshire active and to lead a healthier life. Why not join us here at Active Derbyshire and take the first steps to getting fitter and healthier

Registering with Active Derbyshire is FREE!

By registering with Active Derbyshire you will be able to:

• Keep an online fitness diary
• Record your activity and track what you do on a regular basis. You will be able to see a profile of your progress
• Set yourself and review targets and goals
• Input your target weight and every time you register your activities you can keep a track of your weight loss or gain depending on your goals
• It only takes a few minutes to sign up, and seconds to log your activity

To join the Active Derbyshire Campaign and get fit and healthy click here or follow the log your activity button now.

• Only 21% of people in Derbyshire do enough physical activity to benefit their health
• By taking part in just 30 minutes of activity 5 times a week you can improve your health and also have fun!
• Active Derbyshire will provide you with the information that you need to increase your activity levels

• It will help to motivate you, give you information to find out where you can take part and ideas about what you can do.

There are many benefits to being active

To find out more read on....