Running Articles and Links
Scientific comment and analysis of sporting comment from Sports Scientists – always illuminating, and somewhat evidence based. Now there’s a novelty!
Advice on formulating a training schedule from Macmillan Running
Athletic Footwear and Running Injuries is a thought provoking article and amongst several topics, considers whether the major shoe manufacturers have your best interests at heart?
Daniels Spreadsheets (after Jack Daniels, PhD) download for working out training intensities, race time predictions and the effect of many other variables on performance (oh dear, this includes weight). This really is a masterclass in spreadsheet construction by herm@electricblues.com. There are quite a number of other interesting links on the website, although the Hadd ‘paper’ has its critics. Your choice.
Local Running Clubs
Jog Derbyshire Offers a contact point to meet and run with other newcomers to running. Runs are led by a ‘jog leader’ who is an experienced runner. A good introduction to running without having to commit to joining a running club.
North Derbyshire Running Club (Chesterfield)
Local Businesses
Amber Ales Ripley’s award winning micro-brewery
