For most club-members, road-races are what it's all about. Its not that we all finish with a prize in every race (although some occasionally do), but about the personal challenge of beating your previous best.
The 6.2-mile distance is the perfect beginner's endurance event, but is also a short and fast race for those who wish to burst a lung. There are dozens of 10k's throughout the year, so you can choose one almost every weekend if you wish.
13.1-miles is a very long way for the beginner, but after a little training it is very achievable. The Half is a challenging distance for the legs, the first of the true endurance events. There are fewer Halfs around, but then you probably don't want to run one every week!
26.2-miles is an extremely long way for anybody! For most, this is the ultimate distance, and many say once in a lifetime is enough, but for others there is a mysterious addiction, and they keep going back for more (or are they just mad, Phil?).
The full marathon is the ultimate challenge... truly taking you to the end of your physical and mental ability. Not for the faint-hearted, or weak-willed! And the training is as challenging as the race itself.
Cross-CountryThrough the winter months the Club is active in the East Midlands and North Midlands X/C Leagues. We usually also send several competitors to the National X/C championships. All of these races are FREE to enter. Please turn out for as many as you can.
Northern Athletics X/C Championships 23 Jan 2010 Blackburn (Whitton Park) |
2010 National X/C Championships 27 Feb 2010 Leeds (Roundhay Park) |
North Midlands X/C League Ladies Races Start 1.25pm, >>> Results <<< |
East Midlands X/C League All East Midlands X/C Races start at 11.00am |
Derbyshire X/C Championships |
Throughout the year, there are numerous fell-races held in Derbyshire (and further afield). Although most find them very tough, they also find it very rewarding.
Graham is our fell-race guru, and has run them all over the years. There is an extensive fixture-list of fell-races, listed in terms of distance, but also importantly in terms of the height-gain.
Graham has prepared the following list of selected races, which form the: 2010 Fell Race League. Do as many races as you can... remember "Points means prizes!"
There was a great turnout in the 2009 season. Read Graham's summary here: 2009 Fell Race Summary.
And here are the final results: 2009 Fell League Results
