A Bob in the hand is worth 20 in the bush

Last night we met as usual at Leisure World full of enthusiasm and energy. The wonderful Jade completed her document check and it is fair to say when she gets paired with a coach it will be an epic relationship. To further add to the joy of Wednesday evenings we welcomed not one but two new runners. Sarah and Sophie slipped smoothly into the Goodgym vibe. WELCOME.

The news included Vanessa's delve into the world of Strava and we await the results on the Heroes Leader board. As well as that everyone was amazed that Goodgymers ran twice around the world in January with over 6000 good deeds done. Incredible to be part of it, right?

Huge congratulations went to Ian and Andy who over came injury and beer to complete the Great Bentley Half Marathon and the Craft Half respectively.

So 19 of us set out to Firstsite with spring in the step and in the air. On arrival we received chopping and snipping equipment before we went to clear bushes from the lawn. There was one huge bramble bush and some smaller bushes to tame. Safe to say the bush has gone in impressive style and with Goodgym force, power and finesse. As the team worked a figure in pink arrived by bike! Louise turned our chore into a score. TWENTY runners is a record attendence for Colchester.

With the bush gone we posed for a group photo and went off to North Hill. In groups of three we attacked the hill on the way up, used gravity and leg speed on the way down and recovered while we waited our turn in the relay. As I watched on it was clear everyone had earned their dinners. It was time to say Bon Voyage to Ailish who has completed 9 runs and good deeds and is off to wear her Goodgym t-shirt in Asia and Australia. The Asian food was a delicious taste of adventures to come.

Well done to the record breakers of Colchester, 20 was plenty but can we get more?.

Also it was great to meet Tiffany to do her document check and Emily met her coach for the first time meaning that 21 good deeds where done. WOWZERS.