Castle Striders - Shining a light on why walking matters Over recent years, walking has grown in popularity across Jog Derbyshire, with many groups adding it as an option to their weekly sessions. A number of these have since become Walk Derbyshire groups. Offering walking is helping to break down barriers for people who want to join their local group, and it’s enabling more individuals to experience the benefits of being part of a supportive community. Jogging may not be fo

From 1st to 7th June we celebrated volunteers week. A special opportunity to recognise and appreciate the incredible individuals who keep the Jog Derbyshire network thriving. Over 500 volunteer leaders and co leaders support the network and they truly are the heart and soul of all that we do. Each week 49 sessions take place across the county, creating welcoming, spaces where people can move, connect and improve their wellbeing. Over the last year these sessions have brought

Thursday 12th March marked another fantastic #RunWalkTalk event — this time in the wonderful community of Danesmoor, hosted at St Barnabas Community Centre. We were delighted to welcome over 70 participants including our partners, to celebrate the local area and enjoy a walk or jog together. This event also featured a community litter pick, during which volunteers collected 13 bags of rubbish while exploring the surrounding neighborhood — a brilliant effort that made a real d

Race Day The preparation and training is complete and it’s close to race day! Here are a few tips to make race day as smooth as possible. If the race has an event guide make sure you note all the key information. I always work backwards – when is start time, when can you get in your pen, how far is car parking from the start, how long it takes to get there. That way work you can work out timings and how much time you need to allow. The last thing you need is extra stress alon