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“Jogging provides so much clarity, when our heads are always so busy.”
At the ORC awards ceremony back in January, Marie won two awards. The first being ‘Most Inspirational Runner’ after taking part in GNR,...
kathryn
Apr 23 min read
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“Running is very good for your mind and soul. I always say run/walk your worries away”
Mollie Wain recently won the ‘Mammoth Mileage Award’ at the Swad Joggers awards ceremony, completing over 3000 miles through jogging,...
kathryn
Mar 217 min read
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I was a stereotypical couch potato; I did little to no exercise and struggled to walk to the end of the street.
Dave Rosser recently received the 'Most Improved Male' award at the ORC 10 year anniversary party. He has been on quite a journey... keep...
kathryn
Mar 134 min read
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RUNNING IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL & THE SOLES
***Member spotlight.*** In the recent ORC award ceremony, Julia Vince won ‘Runner of the Year’. Let’s have a read about her running...
kathryn
Feb 173 min read
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Jog Duffield, in honour of Julie Corne, are raising money for 'Breast Cancer Now' at Derby 10km 2025.
Julie Corne was one of the early leaders in the Jog Derbyshire project, setting up Jog Duffield in April 2012, and obtaining both...
kathryn
Feb 171 min read
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We danced so hard our legs and feet hurt like we'd run a marathon!
Written by Tracy Parker Founding Member of Swad Joggers As we embark on our 11th year and celebrating our 10th birthday at Swad Joggers...
kathryn
Feb 132 min read
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Find out about Jo's running journey and raising money for Birmingham Children's Hospital
At 55 years old I have always been quite an active person. I used to teach aerobics when I was younger and have always done keep fit...
kathryn
Feb 32 min read
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Overseal Running Club 10 Year Anniversary and Awards Night
Written by Kathryn Langan with contributions from Simon Lockers speech. I was very privileged to be invited to ORCs 10 year anniversary...
kathryn
Jan 293 min read
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Martin has gone from resenting running to loving it! Read on to find out how…
I have always ran a little over the years, but never really enjoyed it. My wife started running around 20 years ago and sometimes would...
kathryn
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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Press release: Jog Derbyshire returns to Little Eaton
A popular former jogging group in Little Eaton has been reignited thanks to a new leader. With support from Jog Derbyshire and funding...
jennie489
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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Meet the leader: Chris from Mickleover Joggers
Newly qualified leader Chris from Mickleover Joggers tells us all about his running journey..... I first got into running when I was at...
Jog Derbyshire
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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Running improves health for Castle Striders member
When 56-year-old Sarah Louise from Bolsover was diagnosed with Arthritis and Osteoporosis she was determined to stay active for both her...
Jog Derbyshire
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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Rogue Runners helps Joanne start jogging after cancer
Starting jogging can be a daunting prospect for most people, but even more so for 45-year-old Joanne Holmes from Ripley who was living...
Jog Derbyshire
Aug 16, 20233 min read
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Connections, conversation and cake – the return of #runwalktalk
“Listen to the hum of chatter behind, that’s what it’s all about.” A buzz of conversation, a spot of gentle exercise, natural, lush green...
Jog Derbyshire
Aug 2, 20235 min read
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Group spotlight: Mickleover Joggers
Mickleover Joggers is a jogging and running group based in Mickleover, Derbyshire and part of the Jog Derbyshire family. Leader Joy tells...
Jog Derbyshire
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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Tales from the Derby 10k 2023
The morning of the Derby 10k is always a little bit like the slow unfolding of a flower. We may have climbed blurry eyed from our beds...
Jog Derbyshire
Mar 29, 20234 min read
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Group spotlight: Ilkeston Joggers
Ilkeston Joggers is a Jog Derbyshire group based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Leader Natalie tells us all about it. How many leaders do you...
Jog Derbyshire
Mar 28, 20232 min read
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Press release: All systems go for Spondon Joggers
It’s full steam ahead for a Spondon jogging group as they celebrate receiving funding from the Spondon Neighbourhood board. Spondon...
Jog Derbyshire
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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A carer's story
Rachel Wylde is a leader with Jog Derbyshire Chesterfield. With a number of caring responsibilities over the years, things haven’t always...
Jog Derbyshire
Mar 1, 20234 min read
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Welcoming On the Border Trail Runs
A local Ilkeston man who turned his unhealthy lifestyle around thanks to running is now supporting others with a Jog Derbyshire group....
Jog Derbyshire
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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