Matthew Walker 10km pudding race, November 21st

Matthew Walker 10km pudding race, November 21st

Wirksworth’s Chris Sleath and Ruth Miller took part in the Matthew Walker 10km pudding race on Sunday.  Chris completed it in an incredible 32 minutes, 41 seconds, securing 2nd place overall, and Ruth Miller (pictured) ducked in just under 50 minutes with...
Pacing challenge for Wirksworth runners

Pacing challenge for Wirksworth runners

by John Potter Those at the club who’ve known me for a while will have heard me opining that the main reason runners get injured is that they push themselves too hard, too often.  IMHO something like 80% of your training should be done at a comfortable pace. ...
Derby 10 mile, 14th November

Derby 10 mile, 14th November

Three Wirksworth club members were among the 1045 runners who completed the Derby 10-mile race this week.  Dan Thompson (pictured, proudly wearlng his medal) obliterated his pre-race prediction of 80 minutes with 1:15:02.  Seb Hardy ran in just behind Dan, in 1:16:27,...
Not so small, still mighty! November 7th

Not so small, still mighty! November 7th

Report by Simon Edwards A truly spectacular 18 Wirksworth Runners turned out at the second BDL at Chaddesden Park last Sunday.  Perhaps reflecting the recent boom in membership this must be the highest ever representation at a Cross Country with a mix of new and old...
Wirksworth 2021 Incline Race, 31st October

Wirksworth 2021 Incline Race, 31st October

Report by James Watson After the rude interruption from the Covid-19 pandemic it was great for our Club to be able to run a somewhat belated 2021 Incline race. Ten minutes before the race began, most of the runners were sheltering from torrential rain but by 10.59 the...
Parkrun report, 30th October

Parkrun report, 30th October

The heavens opened up at about 8:59 am at Alvaston parkrun this week.  However a spot of rain wasn’t going to stop three Wirksworth runners storming into the Top 20.  John Potter was surprised to find himself winning the race in 18:50.  Simon Edwards ran a...