All the right steps at a GoodGym hoe down!

Our fantastic 14 stepped up to a weeding and clearing task on a humid evening at Everton Park.

This week we returned to one of our favourite tasks, helping our friends, the Friends of Everton Park. Six weeks ago the team managed to clear half a stairway of litter and weeds. So this week was "Stairway to Everton: GoodGym Strikes Back".

With a run of just over 2km, and with every traffic light in Liverpool turning green for us, we made quick work of getting to the park. Greeted by Ahmed, John and Ian from Friends of Everton Park with much appreciated bottles of water for everyone and a pile of tools, after rehydrating, the team soon set to work. And they really worked like champions this week! The transformation was incredible.

After 30 minutes of solid work with hoes, spades, litter-pickers and brushes, the overgrown and shabby looking stairway was left looking pristine. Amazing work team!

A big shout out to newbies Jessica and Yan who grafted hard and easily kept pace with the rest of the team. We hope you'll run with us again soon. Also to George, from whom I stole some of the run report title ;)

After the task, being too hot and sticky to do any more cardio, our fitness session was made up of a few floor exercises to develop balance and core strength. We did have a quick run to the top of the park to check out the marvelous view (complete with a dramatic sunset) before heading back to base.

Next week we have a brand new task and at just 2km in each direction it is ideal for beginners and returners. We'll be helping out in the garden of the Methodist Youth Centre in L8. Make sure you join us, sign-up today!

Until then, keeeeeeep running! Char <3