Coventry

Group run

It's a stick up-getting our excuses ready whilst tidying the canal

19 GoodGymers made their way 3.7km to help the Canal and River Trust in Coventry.

  • Jo Smith
  • Liz Pharoah
  • Leicester runner
  • Laura P
  • Anne-Marie Goodwin
  • Kevin Jackson
  • Deb
  • Trafford runner
  • James Trowsdale
  • Lilian
  • Cathy Keay
  • Allan Mansfield
  • Damian Pharoah
  • Coventry runner
  • Hannplang
  • Mark Lawrence
  • Liam Goucher
  • Gemma Musgreaves
  • David Goodwin
 
Tuesday, 16th of July 2019
 
Led by Liz Pharoah

On a lovely, sunny Tuesday evening, 19 runners set off to tidy up the Canal from bridges 1-3. It was great to see welcome 3 new runner, hello Jo, Cathy and Dave. It had been a busy weekend with parkrun appearances and great runs and personal bests at Northbrook 10km. As a supporter on the course, it was great to see so many familiar faces running well!

Tonight we were supporting the Canal and Rivers Trust and helping maintain a cycle way for Sustrans.

It was clear to see as we set off that the canal has been used more regularly recently in the warmer weather as there was plenty of rubbish for us to collect. Many hands definitely made light work and there was a flurry of activity as we cleared the areas around and between bridges 1-3. The most interesting find this time was a note excusing a child from PE due to mountain climbing! along with a water pistol, shoe, safe and DVD.

After heading back into town, we used a new location for a speed work fitness session that was a twist on the traditional relay run. All runners enjoyed the session, possibly enjoying the up hill leg less than the downhill leg.

Here are the links to the two local runs you might be in Sunrise 5km and Chase the sun.

Have a lovely week, Liz x

Report written by Liz Pharoah


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Liz Pharoah
Led by Liz Pharoah

Trainer for GoodGym Coventry. Likes to run and swim, in plenty of open spaces and open water.

GoodGymers helping out
  • Back markers

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Deb
    • Lilian
  • Photographers

    Take photos for the session report

    • Anne-Marie Goodwin
    • Coventry runner

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