Birmingham

Group run

A "hillarious" run

16 GoodGymers made their way 7.0km to help the Birmingham City Mission Care Centre in Birmingham.

  • John Hayes
  • Charlotte Roberts
  • Rob
  • Leanne
  • Naomi Davidson
  • Miriam
  • Karin
  • Laura Smith
  • David Halford
  • George
  • Liam
  • Balal Qureshi
  • Jane Parsons
  • Leminh Tran
  • Emily
  • Gavin
 
Tuesday, 13th of August 2019
 
Led by Rob

It was great to see everyone tonight, especially our two newbies Mini and Gavin, a very warm welcome to them both!

Once all introductions were done it was time to head off to tonight’s task, Mission Care. With Dave leading the way and Balal on back marking duties, no one was going to get lost en route!

Once we had done the short run to Mission Care, it was time to split into two teams - one heading upstairs to sort clothes and find some for the users, while the second group helped serve food and wash up.

After all tasks had been completed, it was time to say our goodbyes and head on our way to tonight’s fitness session: 6 minutes Hill Sprints on our favourite hill.

Everyone pushed really hard, chasing each other down, or should that be up! Not only is running uphill great for your stamina, but it's also great for building leg muscles, which helps with your speed. Downhill running engages your lower abs and works your quads.

Once everyone had their breaths back, it was time to run back to base the slightly longer route of course! We ran through the centre past the Primark, up into Cathedral Square, then onto the very nice downhill Newhall St for a short recovery!

Once back it was time for a quick stretch and to come up with tonight’s pun - credit goes to Emily, with a little help from George!

Sign up here for next weeks run with Jonny as Sub 14 minute 5K runner!

See you all then,

Rob

Report written by Rob


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Gavin
Gavin
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 10:29

Thank you for the warm welcome. I'll put some extra road running effort in before my next appearance!

John Hayes
John Hayes
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 12:47

Great to have you with us Gavin, hope to see you again soon. There's some unusually high quality photos this week!

Miriam
Miriam
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 20:44

Really good evening yesterday. Such a welcoming group. Thank you!

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Rob
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GoodGymers helping out
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Balal Qureshi
  • Walk Leader

    Lead a walking group to the task

    • John Hayes

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