Millers Host Jog Groups For Beginners
Fri 11th February 2011 | New Mills | By Ian Templeman
New Mills AFC and local runner and Jog Derbyshire Leader Vicky Smith are teaming up to launch two walking and jogging groups for beginners and ladies only.
Jog Derbyshire is a network of community-based jogging groups aimed at beginners and those who do little or no physical activity.
Vicky is a keen runner and has also competed in Tetrathlons, which include horse riding, shooting, swimming and running. She is now helping people new to jogging and running to take their first steps by leading two groups each week, who will meet at New Mills' Church Lane ground.
Vicky said she was looking forward to passing on her knowledge and experience to local people who would like to be more active.
She said: "I really enjoy running and have found it a great way to stay in shape. I am looking forward to helping people who have never run before to get started and show them that running can be fun! It'll be a great way to meet people and exercise at the same time.
"Sessions will be tailored to the abilities of anyone who comes along, and to begin with will be a mix of walking and jogging, building up as everyone's confidence and abilities increase. I hope to get people confident enough to take part in events such as Cancer Research's Race for Life and the BUPA Great Manchester Run."
New Mills AFC Secretary Sue Hyde said: "When Vicky approached the club, we thought it would be a fantastic way of getting people in New Mills more active and the club are going to support Vicky in any way we can."
A launch night for the groups will be held ahead of the first sessions, at New Mills AFC on Monday, February 21 at 7pm. There will be the chance to meet Vicky and Jog Derbyshire Co-ordinator Tom Crampton, who will be able to answer questions about the groups. Players and officials from New Mills AFC will also be in attendance.
Anyone interested in finding out more should contact Vicky on 07817147896, or for more information visit www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog.
Millers Host Jog Groups For Beginners
Fri 11th February 2011 | New Mills
By Ian Templeman
New Mills AFC and local runner and Jog Derbyshire Leader Vicky Smith are teaming up to launch two walking and jogging groups for beginners and ladies only.
Jog Derbyshire is a network of community-based jogging groups aimed at beginners and those who do little or no physical activity.
Vicky is a keen runner and has also competed in Tetrathlons, which include horse riding, shooting, swimming and running. She is now helping people new to jogging and running to take their first steps by leading two groups each week, who will meet at New Mills' Church Lane ground.
Vicky said she was looking forward to passing on her knowledge and experience to local people who would like to be more active.
She said: "I really enjoy running and have found it a great way to stay in shape. I am looking forward to helping people who have never run before to get started and show them that running can be fun! It'll be a great way to meet people and exercise at the same time.
"Sessions will be tailored to the abilities of anyone who comes along, and to begin with will be a mix of walking and jogging, building up as everyone's confidence and abilities increase. I hope to get people confident enough to take part in events such as Cancer Research's Race for Life and the BUPA Great Manchester Run."
New Mills AFC Secretary Sue Hyde said: "When Vicky approached the club, we thought it would be a fantastic way of getting people in New Mills more active and the club are going to support Vicky in any way we can."
A launch night for the groups will be held ahead of the first sessions, at New Mills AFC on Monday, February 21 at 7pm. There will be the chance to meet Vicky and Jog Derbyshire Co-ordinator Tom Crampton, who will be able to answer questions about the groups. Players and officials from New Mills AFC will also be in attendance.
Anyone interested in finding out more should contact Vicky on 07817147896, or for more information visit www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog.
