Coventry

Group run

Clearly edging ahead of the rest and va(r)nishing into the distance.

16 GoodGymers made their way 5.0km to help the St Mary and St Benedict School in Coventry.

  • Liz Pharoah
  • Jack
  • Laura P
  • Deb
  • Laura Denham
  • Lilian
  • Allan Mansfield
  • Damian Pharoah
  • Coventry runner
  • Muntasir Tailor
  • Graeme Papa Strumpf Mulvaney
  • Becka Coleman
  • Amy
  • Anika Qureshi
  • Catherine Laister-Smith
  • Eva
 
Tuesday, 4th of February 2020
 
Led by Liz Pharoah

This week 16 runners ran 5km to support St Mary and St Benedict Catholic School with some painting.

We set off from our new meeting point at the Alison Gingell building which is part of Coventry University. Goodgym members soon found the new meeting point and an army of red (and even a few black tops) assembled ready to find out more about this week’s task. We also welcomed Catherine and Eva for the first. We hoe you enjoyed your first session with us.

We soon set off on the short run over to the school with plenty of regrouping and chatter along the way. Once we arrived at the school, we were met by Pauline, the Headteacher, who explained the task and welcomed us. We quickly set about giving the school’s outdoor benches a brush down and varnish; prolonging their life for future enjoyment. Pauline explained that the benches are used for outdoor events and packed lunch picnics, and how the children benefit from being outdoors and having a nice environment to learn in. Whilst this was happening, several other members of the group completed some edging work around the paths. Once the task was completed we all enjoyed a short catch up in the staff room for a well deserved biscuit and chocolate or too. Paul, the school’s caretaker, checked our handiwork. It’s amazing how much can be done in a short space of time!

Before very long, it was time to head back to town. Despite this we still managed to fit in a few hill reps along the way with many people outdoing themselves and putting in maximum effort all the way to the final rep.. Great effort everyone.

Report written by Liz Pharoah


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Liz Pharoah
Led by Liz Pharoah

Trainer for GoodGym Coventry. Likes to run and swim, in plenty of open spaces and open water.

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    • Lilian

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