Brighton

Group run

Path Wars: A New Hope

9 GoodGymers made their way 6.0km to help the YMCA - Brighton in Brighton.

  • Rebecca
  • Michael Pirrie
  • Worthing runner
  • Michelle
  • Angela Mynott
  • Daniel Whitehead
  • Brighton runner
  • Brighton runner
  • Philippa
 
Tuesday, 28th of June 2022
 
Led by Michael Pirrie

A short time ago in a garden not too far away...(cue dramatic music).

In period of unprecedented heat, a brave alliance of nine Goodgym runners challenged the tyranny and oppression of an awesome amount of weeds.

After being regaled with tales of Angela and Jason's trail running exploits and Nancy's 50th Parkrun, we were ready to take on a new challenge at a different destination! We took the short trip from the seafront up to the YMCA to take on the might of their unloved garden. Ruled over for many years by weeds, dirt and all manner of debris, the group set to work clearing space.

The dead daffodils, sneaky sticky weed and limp leaves didn't know what hit them with a blitz of activity transforming the garden. Beating back the overflowing beds even revealed the long lost path to the shed! Our whirl of activity drew attention from the residents who were delighted to be reclaiming the space and already thinking of ways to enhance its future. Such was the speed of our attack some of us had time to stand back and admire while Jay, Philippa and Rebecca soldiered on clearing the debris. The garden was brought back to life ready to be used again.

Fresh from victory we journeyed back to the seafront for some short lamp post intervals to take us back to base. A great evenings work and we can all bask in the knowledge that an old space now has new hope...

Report written by Michael Pirrie


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Michael Pirrie
Led by Michael Pirrie

GoodGym Brighton Run Leader

GoodGymers helping out
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    • Philippa
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Philippa

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