Derbyshire Running Coach - Guided Runs - Race Organisation

Regular weekday morning off-road outings on scenic trails at a relaxed 'chatty' pace, starting at 9:45am. These sessions are as much about the mind as the body. They are a perfect way to de-stress and connect with nature in some beautiful green spaces, amongst a friendly and supportive group.

The runs take around an hour going at a pace that is comfortable for everyone in the group. Distances range from 6.5k to 8k. There are likely to be some moderate hills on most runs and you may encounter some muddy sections. 

We cater for all paces but we recommend that, for the running group, you are capable of completing parkrun or the equivalent distance (5km /3 miles) in around 40 mins or less . If you're not quite at that point yet, we've introduced a RIKE group on the Thursday sessions most weeks (as marked with an * below). This is aimed at those that are newer to running, looking to build confidence or coming back from injury, and will consist of mostly hiking and talking, with short bursts of easy running when the terrain allows.

The regular bRUNch group starts at 9:45am, so please arrive in good time to register and access the facilities. When there is a RIKE group this will leave 15 minutes earlier than the regular bRUNch so that everyone finishes at a similar time ready to socialise afterwards, should you wish to. If you'd like to join the walk-jog group, please arrive in good time for a 9:30am start.

CURRENT SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:

NATIONAL FOREST:
* 9:45am, Thursday 7th December at Marina Tea Rooms, Barton Marina, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AS
** 10:00am, Thursday 14th December, bRUNch Christmas Special at Donisthorpe Woodlands Centre (The Pavilion), DE12 7PX . PLEASE NOTE: we'll be meeting later than usual; 10.15am start for the walk-jog group and 10.30am start for the steady run groups. If you'd like to join for Christmas lunch after, please email info@peakrunning.co.uk (£18:95 for main course + pudding) **
* 9:45am, Thursday 21st December at Ferrers Centre (car park), Staunton Harold, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1RU
** PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a bRUNch Club on Thursday 28th December, as our leaders are having a well-earned break! **

(* On these weeks the Thursday RIKE group will set off 15 minutes earlier and so please meet in good time for a 9:15am to leave for 9:30am)

WEST MIDS/STAFFS: (Tuesday bRUNch Club is once a month, meeting on the last Tuesday of the month, for a 9:30am start) Please note that the next Tuesday bRUNch will take place in January 2024;
9:30am, Tuesday 30th January at Canalside Farm shop car park, Mill Ln, Great Haywood, Stafford ST18 0RQ, what3words: ///loopholes.posting.chucked

Join Debs aka SHORTY for a Wayfarer HIKE, starting with a gradual climb heading towards our first trig point, at the popular landmark the Glacial Boulder... we'll discover the mystery of how this big rock got there!

As we head out to our second trig point of the hike, remember to look out for the fallow and red deer roaming the heathland. We'll reach Broc Hill and the Millenium sundial, where there are great panoramic views and - weather permitting - we'll see as far as The Wrekin which is over 20 miles away.

Over the Stepping Stones, crossing the stream and we make a gradual climb through Abraham’s Valley, with more great views in what was originally a royal hunting forest. By mile 8 we will have reached our second trig point and yep you’ve guessed it, more cracking views! We are now at the highest point of our HIKE. Big smiles for a group photo before we move on through the forest and join the Heart of England Way, heading back to our cars.

Wayfarer Lites are ideal if you're newer to running, coming back from injury or illness or just want an adventure that's a little shorter than our usual Wayfarers. The pace will be chatty, steady running with hiking breaks as and when the group requires as well as regular photo breaks.

Heading out towards The Priory Church of St Mary - which is already very near to Tutbury Castle - we will get a much better view of the castle as we run out into the coutryside. From there, there’s a gradual climb as we make our way to our next point of interest, the Fauld Crater. You can see for yourself the impact The Fauld Explosion made... a crater some 300 feet deep made 79 years ago.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept dogs on this event due to lots of single-track and fields with livestock.

Meeting at the Royal British Legion in Melbourne, we'll head out for a festive plod on the trails at 11am. There will be three "speeds" to choose from;
- Prancer - chatty running
- Dancer - even chattier running, with more walking breaks
- Vixen - riking; mostly hiking with bursts of chatty running

Once back at the Legion we'll get stuck into some additional festivities including a raffle, which has over the years become a great way of getting rid of any unwanted Christmas presents and makes for some funny raffle-swaps... as well as opportunity to bag a 2023 Peak Running event tee for a quid!

A hot & cold buffet spread will be put on from 1:30pm, catering for gluten free and vegan. If you don't want to stay for the buffet, please select the non-food ticket when booking.