If you find a dead link, any wrong information, or if I’ve missed any clubs off the page, let me know by email: chris@runtimes.co.uk England Athletics affiliated Sheffield running clubs: City of Sheffield and Dearne Athletics ClubCrystal Peaks Runners Dark Peak Fell Runners Hallamshire Harriers Handsworth RoadhogsSheffield Running ClubSheffield Triathlon ClubSteel City StridersTotley Athletics ClubUniversity … Continue Reading
Dronfield 2000 Rotary Walk is a millennium project by the Rotary Club of Dronfield (now run and managed by the Dronfield Heritage Trust). The route of the 14.5 miles circular Walk is well marked in both directions, however, clockwise seems to be the most common direction. Officially, the start is in Coal Aston, however, we … Continue Reading
An emulsifier in bread is an optional ingredient which helps combine oils and waters that wouldn’t normally mix well together. We’re told they’re added mainly to improve the bread texture, but I suspect the reality is that it’s rather just a very cheap and easy way of vastly extending the shelf life of bread. If … Continue Reading
In a worrying 2024 study of 92,000 French adults using data collected between 2009 and 2021 from people from the NutriNet-Sante cohort, some very common food emulsifiers have been linked with huge increases in the chance of developing some types of cancer. Emulsifiers are very widely used additives in the food industry, most commonly found … Continue Reading
We’ve all heard of the ‘obesity epidemic’, but if you’ve ever wondered when and where it started, read on. Just a quick note though, before you move on. The US FDA Food Pyramid image on this post is an illustration of one of the factors that contributed to the obesity epidemic – personally I really … Continue Reading
Warning – if you’re at all squeamish, or have a pet cat, it might be better to stop reading now! Studies have estimated that in Europe, somewhere between 43% and 67% of cats are infected with Toxoplasma Gondii. Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a parasitic protozoan known as Toxoplasma gondii (big ‘T’ little ‘g’). A parasitic protozoan is … Continue Reading
Finding a vegan or vegetarian restaurant in Sheffield is not easy, and a lot of places seem to be closing soon or have closed such as the lovely Blue Moon Café or ‘V or V’. However, there are still some gems out there. Here is a list of some highly rated vegan or vegetarian-friendly restaurants … Continue Reading
A fascinating new study published in September 2023 shows a direct association between higher consumption of broccoli with a reduced risk of cardiometabolic diseases, neurological disorders, diabetes, and cancer. One of the main compounds which is suggested provides these benefits is polysulphides. And broccoli sprouts (young broccoli) were also discovered to contain around seven times … Continue Reading
It’s been well known for quite a while that red meat isn’t particularly good for humans. But did you know it’s not just due to the risk of developing cancer? According to a 2023 analysis of 37 studies, swapping red meat in your diet with plant-based alternatives can cut the risk of type-2 diabetes by … Continue Reading
Leg It Round Lathkil race is an 11.5 km fell race through the Lathkil Dale in the Peak District National Park. The race is held annually in November and is open to runners of all abilities. The course starts and finishes at the Lathkil Hotel in Over Haddon. The first part of the race is … Continue Reading
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