Chelmsford

Group run

Cor blighty!

9 GoodGymers made their way 3.0km to help the Sanctus in Chelmsford.

  • Ken Hoye
  • James Connolly
  • Laurie Glendinning
  • Joel
  • David Chatterjee
  • Jenny King
  • Andy Holmes
  • Ipswich runner
  • Ian Box
 
Wednesday, 11th of August 2021
 
Led by Laurie Glendinning

We met up at Mildmay Gym on a warm Wednesday evening for our group run to Sanctus allotment.

We particularly welcomed Jenny who hadn't been on a group run for a while, and Ian on his second group run.

After a quick warm up, Joel led us out on a slightly longer route to our task. We were all shocked and disheartened to find that the previously flourishing potatoes and tomatoes had been hit by blight, meaning that they will need to be dug up and disposed of. After some reflection, everyone carried on with watering and weeding the other beds. The good news is that the peas, radishes, and rhubarb were all looking healthy!

We left the allotment, via a look at one of our favourite allotments with its hens, and were greeted by our founding father Ken for his first goodgym venture in quite some time!

The fitness session tonight was increasing from a jog, to a steady run, to a sprint between lamposts along the bunny walks. Ken's attendance had put some pressure on my ability to lead a fitness session, so I was glad when he added some enthusiasm and got involved with the group. Everyone did a brilliant job, but particular shout out to Joel, Kirk and Ken for picking up the pace! And thanks to Jenny, James and Andy for keeping me company at the back.

Thanks all for keeping the spirits up in the face of disappointment, we'll get there with this very worthwhile task for Sanctus!

Hopefully see some faces at parkrun, and looking forward to hearing how Kirk has got on with learning all about potato blight.

Laurie

p.s thanks to all for being there for my 200 good deeds over the years!

Report written by Laurie Glendinning


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Chelmsford runner
Chelmsford runner
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 22:55

Well done Laurie!! 200 good deeds... What a legend!!!

David Chatterjee
David Chatterjee
Thursday August 12th, 2021 09:31

200!!! Absolute mayhem

Ian Box
Ian Box
Thursday August 12th, 2021 14:14

Congratulations Laurie - 200 good deeds WOW

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Laurie Glendinning
Led by Laurie Glendinning

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GoodGymers helping out
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    • David Chatterjee
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Andy Holmes

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