Colchester

Group run

De-tail runner is so important...

7 GoodGymers made their way 9.1km to help the Colchester Borough Homes in Colchester.

  • Tav
  • Louise
  • Vanessa Crannis
  • Ella Jeffries
  • Mikaela Benson
  • Rosalind Moody
  • Frazer
 
Wednesday, 9th of February 2022
 
Led by Tav
he/him

Let me just explain the title! Parkrun always have a 'tail' runner or walker with the important job of encouraging and supporting the people who complete 5km as best they can. Tonight the task did not see us battling leaves on paths and entrances but instead take on the details - litter picking (and bricks) and sweeping walkways and driveways.

It was little reminiscent last night as we tested our memories on the last time we had been to Fairfield Gardens...it was a decent night for running with a few hills and new route for the newer runners. The fitness session was a 6 minute sprint and recover stint and by golly everyone looked strong and fast. Even a local 'Gary-boy' who joined in could not keep up with us and thanked us for providing a bit of fun!

The homeward run was made fresher by a light but 'in your face' rain and it got me thinking.

The recent Goodgym meeting that Ivo hosted was all about Goodgym's green mission and climate action. I hope we inspire people who do not know about Goodgym to join us.

Well done everyone for setting a great example.

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Tav
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Kindness is a verb - do more kind.

GoodGymers helping out
  • Walk Leader

    Lead a walking group to the task

    • Mikaela Benson
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Vanessa Crannis

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