Sowe you think you can Fartlek with some hikin' round Wyken.

On a glorious Tuesday in Coventry, 16 GoodGym runners set off to the Sowe Valley on Wyken Croft. As this was a totally new location and quite far away, maps had been prepared in advance, back markers and runners briefed on route and we set off on time- after our speech and a warm up. As it was a long way, at regular intervals we stopped for strengthening exercises: squats, triceps dips and fast feet.

The Sowe Valley is beautiful and on a peaceful sunny evening, it was great to get on with the task and chat. Having been greeted by Lyn with the equipment, we set off in groups of 3 to tidy the path. The route was well used and we found a good mixture of litter, from scratch cards, cigarette butts, an enormous mushroom and space invader crisp wrappers.

With the task achieved, we then completed a Fartlek- speed play along our return route. It was great that we had some fantastic support in Gosford Park where the playing families were really cheerful and supportive as we sprinted through.

Congratulations Victoria, Jackie and James on your 10th GoodGym run!

I hope you all have a wonderful week and I'll see you next Tuesday. Liz x