Brighton

Group run

The Big Five-Hoe

7 GoodGymers made their way 3.0km to help the Sloane Court in Brighton.

  • Frances Ruocco
  • Michael Pirrie
  • Michelle
  • Philippa
  • Sarah Katharine
  • Jane Dallaway
  • Rosie Baker
 
Tuesday, 9th of May 2023
 
Led by Philippa
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Two years ago my new friend Rosemary invited me along to her nerdy running club. It wasn't really my thing...or so I thought. Here I am fifty tasks later, a fully subscribed GG nerd 🤓

Seven of us met outside the Ladyboys' tent (#BrightonFestival) and ran up a brutal hill to Sloane Court. We had no idea the residents of this older adults housing scheme were such talented artists! They have been participating in the Artists' Open Houses Festival, and are displaying a fabulous range of paintings, drawings, and photographs: https://aoh.org.uk/house/may2023/drawing-together-sloane-court/

The team got stuck in with tidying up the gardens, to keep the place looking lush for the many art-hungry visitors. Weeds were pulled, borders were hoe'd, paths were swept, and bushes were trimmed.

A quick HIIT session in Queens Park helped tone our glutes 🍑 and stabilise our knees to support our running 🏃‍♀️

After all that thirsty work, a few of us headed down to the Spiegeltent to soak up the festival ambience ✨ Our next session will be the trail run at Seven Sisters on Sunday 14th May- look forward to seeing you there!

Report written by Philippa


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John Shirley
John Shirley
Monday May 22nd, 2023 16:27

well done Pippa (and Rosemary for getting you along)

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Philippa
Led by Philippa

Discovered running was fun in lockdown 1 and haven't looked back 🙌

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    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Frances Ruocco

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