Taking the Edge Off Monday

12 runners transformed the edges of a path, bringing order back to Everton Park.

Our intrepid 12 set off with maybe just a little trepidation believing hills and more hills were the order of the day. They were pleasantly surprised to enjoy a flat run with just one killer push at the end, giving way to “the best view in Liverpool”. Now on top of the city, we met with John and Ahmed from Friends of Everton Park who were ready with tools and instructions.

The wind did its best to blow the team off course, but they never wavered, totally transforming one of the path’s overgrown and unkempt edges. Using spades, edging tools and pure grit, the team took off the excess grass before running it up the hill and pilling it up for collection – check out the photo featuring the pile to see just how much was achieved in half an hour.

This awesome effort was noted not just by the Friends of Everton Park team but also by numerous park users who stopped by to investigate, not to mention a few friendly pooches. Two women spectators even said they were going to write a blog about us!

We were chuffed to welcome 3 newbies: John, Joe and Ella, who put their all into the task and added some unanticipated competition to the fitness session ;)

Shout outs go to Sophie and Pauline who are becoming part of the furniture at GoodGym Liverpool (in a “my new favourite armchair” kind of a way!) and for being our Back Markers. Also, kudos to Emma R. who came up with our title pun.

Next week we’ll be helping Harthill Youth Centre to transform the land around their building into a safe and chilled green space for the young people they work with. What are you waiting for, sign-up here!

Happy running, Char <3