These pages will carry all the lastest news stories from Jog Derbyshire and our groups based throughout the county. If you have something you would like to share, please email your stories to info@jogderbyshire.co.uk
Jog Leader Kate Wills from Swanwick Joggers, and fellow Jog Derbyshire joggers are praising the efforts of group member Jackie Denton who successfully completed her first ever 10k at the Cancer Research Race for Life event at Kedleston on 18 July.
Jackie registered for the 10k ages ago, but I wasn't sure if she would do it until the day. She was really nervous and didn't tell anyone in case she couldn't do it!
Her day didn't get off to a great start (getting stuck in queuing in traffic for over an
hour, then having to leave the car and walk 2.5 miles to the start in order to get there on time) but ended in triumph with Jackie completing her first ever 10k in 82.50.
Jackie said "I completed it - it took a long time, but my aim was just to finish. When I got to the 9k mark I had all on to hold myself together and not cry, cause I knew I was going to make it. It was a very emotional experience". After the event, Jackie reported a few blisters and aches but said she was looking forward to doing another 10k later on in the year.
Congratulations to Jackie. And we wish Jackie every success in her next endeavour - the Great North Swim event at Windermere in September - a 1 mile open water swim which will be another first for our Swanwick jogger!.
A team from the Bakewell Jogging group, based at Bakewell Pool, gave themselves a hearty challenge in entering the Great Bakewell Pudding Race on 27th June - a 10.6km fell run with a climb of 700m!
All competitors were rewarded with a congratulatory pat on the back from Jog Group Leader, Peggy Wilson, after completing the race, which raises funds to support chosed Carnival Charities and local good causes such as Bakewell Youth Group, local sports teams and Bakewell bell ringers.
Peggy and joggers Mike, Sara and Becky stayed together as a team to offer each other encouragement to complete the distance (as it was the furthest two of the group had done before) in a terrific 85 minutes. The other jog group participants - Andy, Stewart and Alan - ran independently, and achieved some fantastic times (Andy 56 mins, Alan 66 mins and Stewart 73 mins).
Pictured are: Back L to R - Alan Biggs, Sara Barrett, Stewart Bartle, Mike Hillam; Front Peggy Wilson (Jog Group Leader), Becky Goodchap, and Andy Anderson.
Well done to Peggy and the team from Bakewell! We hope to see you at the Jog Derbyshire 5k in September.
A team of keen fundraising joggers from Jog Derbyshire's Swanwick Joggers group will be taking part in the Cancer Research UK Relay for Life in Swanwick on 14 August.
Relay for Life is "an inspirational overnight event that honours cancer survivors and celebrates life". Every relay last 12-24 hours, with team members taking it in turns to walk laps of the event track or field for the duration of the event. Camping, music, stalls and entertainment are laid on at the Relay event too, so there's plenty for participants, family and friends to enjoy.
Anyone interested in taking part with the Joggers's team, please contact jackiedenton@btconnect.com
Click here for further information on Cancer Research Uk Relay for Life.
Specialist local running shop, Derby Runner, will be providing some great prizes at the Jog Derbyshire 5k!
A free pair of Asics trainers will be available to the first two men and first two women finishers. There will also be vouchers for the Derby Runner available on the day as spot prizes - so everyone has a chance of winning something whether they are an experienced runner going for the win, or novices taking part in their first ever walk-jog event.
Derby Runner is also offering everyone who officially enters the event a fantastic 15% discount on Asics trainers. More information to follow soon!
Click here to visit the Derby Runner website.
Tom Glick, President and Chief Executive of Derby County, launched the inaugural Jog Derbyshire 5k at Shipley County Park this week.
Entries are now open for the first in a number of Jog Derbyshire 5k events which will be taking place during 2010-2011. For more information please click on this link to our 5k Race page.
We hope that all our Jog Derbyshire groups will sign-up for the event, and that this fantastic 5k will motivate you to keep training over the summer.
Need some extra help with your 5k distance? Then why not join other Jog Derbyshire joggers and local runners at Queen's Park in Chesterfield for North Derbyshire Running Club's "No Walk in the Park" 5k challenge event. These 5ks are organised every month by the Club (usually the 1st or 2nd Saturday) to help develop interest in running and racing and raise money for local named charities. Jog Derbyshire joggers are most welcome to take part. For details go to www.ndrc.co.uk or click on the link to our Fun Runs and Race Events page.
A number of the Jog Eckington group braved the hot weather to complete the Helen's
Trust Chatsworth 10k race on Sunday 23rd May.
The Eckington joggers included Darren Ward (Jog Leader), Sharon State, Jason State (his 1st full 10k), Zoe Horsfall (her 1st 10k), Alison Slack (returning after injury) and Kelvin Collins (who's progressed from NEDs Health Referral Scheme) - all pictured - and Rob Onion (Jog Leader).
The race took place on one of the hottest days so far this year with temperatures over 26 degrees. The course was quite hard with the first 4k being uphill and the running surface uneven ground but all the Jog Eckington Team did exceptionally well in a field of 949 runners.
Jog Eckington is soon to unveil its new Team Colours for training and events, which will be launched in early June to coincide with the first anniversary of the 'Jog Eckington' group.
A group Melbourne Joggers took part in the Melbourne Fun Run in April. The Fun Run event is organised Melbourne Rotary Club. Runners have a choice of two distances - the Funny Bunny Run which is a 5.6km run and the Rabbit Race which is 11.6km.
Ten of the Melbourne group took part - 6 jogging the shorter event and 4 the longer 11.6k. For some this was the furthest they had ever run. The atmosphere on the day was terrific, with family members there in support to cheer people on.
Pictured (left-right) are Alison Maher, Steve Maher, Emma Beatty, Bernadette Dooley, Sam Blyth, Rob Blyth and jog leader Martin Stephen.
Run in England's offer of discounted membership continues.
At only £10 for Jog Derbyshire joggers, reduced price membership of Run In England is a superb offer which you shouldn't miss. If you haven't yet considered it, just look at the following benefits. And all for just £10!
- Free technical T-shirt (RIE/JD branded) in men's or women's styling
- A log book to measure progress and activity levels
- A hand held water bottle
- Membership of a of a national scheme.
- Facility to be able to run with any Run In England group - anywhere in the country (so great when visiting family and friends elsewhere!).
- Insurance whilst out jogging with group (through RIEs public liability insurance cover).
- Access to RIEs online discussion forum
- Be able to purchase the latest kit at competitive prices - and receive member discounts/offers
- Regular newsletters, details of local events, keeping up to date with all the news
Interested? simply download an application here, and send your completed form and £10 to the RIE team.
