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Tree-mendous

31 GoodGymers made their way 5.0km to help the Caxton House in Islington.

  • Steve Coman
  • Paul Bown
  • Islington runner
  • Patrick Luong
  • Benedict Lumley
  • John Shirley
  • Islington runner
  • Steve Lee
  • Islington runner
  • James Gilbert
  • Alix Guerber
  • Christina
  • Nina Jhatakia
  • Clare Reeder
  • Katie Wardle
  • Rhona Mackie
  • Lambeth runner
  • Al Smith
  • Huw Davies
  • Eduin Boater Latimer
  • Lucy Victor
  • Ernestas Jegorovas-Armstrong
  • Chloe Rice
  • Susan Bentley
  • Kate Rainforth
  • Matthew Hacke
  • Thomas Clements
  • Daniel Milne
  • Tim
  • Carly Stock
  • Sarah Geppert
 
Monday, 17th of December 2018
 
Led by Paul Bown

32 Goodgymers ran 5km to help Caxton House decorate a Christmas Tree and do some gardening!

Thanks to coming to Islington's Christmas Edition! It was spectular :)

The main news this week is to remember we are back from Monday 7th January, I don't expect to see you on Christmas Eve or New Years Eve - make sure you have a fun holiday!

Back to what happened last night - after our intro Huw (New Leicester Trainer) led a warm up with the theme of 12 exercises of Christmas. We splitted into two groups as we headed up hill 2.5km to Caxton House Community Centre, with James leading a faster group doing a lap of the Emirates. This fantastic centre provides a hub for community activities; including gardening, education projects and even a credit union.

Upon our arrival at the centre we were presented with a very large Christmas tree and some gardening to do. Splitting into two groups we got started with both tasks. Group One put the tinsel, lights and some stars on the tree. Meanwhile Group Two weeded the front garden and dug for bamboo. With Christmas music playing inside and out, joy was in the air!

Switch over the Elves

The teams switched tasks, with Group Two continuing the garden efforts, adding in some chopping back bushes. Meanwhile Group One put baubles on the train and of course Santa at the top of the tree. Nice! Once all the tasks were finished we had a mince pie, switched on the tree lights and took a lovely group photo.

After saying our goodbyes to Rose and Sue we ran home, and then stretched before going to the pub and for pizza #XmasParty.

Sign up for the first group run of 2019 (7th January) here.

See you in the New Year! Merry Christmas Everyone!

PB out

Report written by Paul Bown


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Paul Bown
Led by Paul Bown

Previous Trainer for Camden and Islington, England Athletics Qualified Endurance Coach, 2h51 marathoner, & big sweet potato advocate

GoodGymers helping out
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Steve Lee
  • Photographers

    Take photos for the session report

    • Steve Coman
    • Islington runner
    • James Gilbert
    • Al Smith

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