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ANGELS 2025: From Brum to Home — A Journey of Heart, Community, and Grit
By Justin Kirkham – Chair, Overseal Running Club On Saturday 10th May 2025, Overseal Running Club took on its biggest challenge yet —...
kathryn
Jun 42 min read


Running has grabbed hold of me with both arms and won't let me go
DARREN Darren started running about 10 years ago after some good friends asked if he would be interested in helping them raise money for...
kathryn
Jun 45 min read


I couldn’t run for a minute, now I can do 10k events.
Gregory has been running since November 2023, after his wife was diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney problems. To try...
kathryn
May 303 min read


“I’m in a field full of trees and there’s no way out.”
Jason Lynam is a member of North Wingfield Joggers and the Wingerworth Wobblers. Jason running the Derwent River Relays Last year, in...
kathryn
May 168 min read


One foot in front of the other is all that counts.
Sophie Cartmell started at Jog Belper early last year and we are so proud of what she has done so far. Boom Magazine Derbyshire: On...
kathryn
Apr 231 min read


“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


“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


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
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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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