Kenny Have A Spade? Hail No!

They say the sun always shines on GoodGym. But what they say isn't always true. Last night 8 brave runners ran 5km to help a community sports centre.

In almost a year of Group Runs here in Liverpool, we have had just one really bad weather day. Until last night. The runners who joined me beat heavy rain, gail-force winds, a hail storm and plenty of mud, all in the name of doing good and getting fit. They are my heroes.

The short but very soggy run took us back to Jubilee Sports Bank, a community sports centre in Kensington. This was the same tasks as last week, when we made a good start clearing an old flower bed. Then with Mat and Sam doing a little extra over the weekend, there wasn't a great amount of foliage left to clear. But when we arrived at the task, due to some mix up, there were only four tools available. In true GoodGym style, we made do and did our best with the resources we had. Meanwhile, those of us who were tool-less took part in a fitness session with the main aim of staying warm.

We left with one large flower bed, totally cleared and ready for a community planting project come spring - great work team!

This week's shout outs are for everyone, for showing up and being cheerful in that awful weather. You are amazing!

But also a "hello and welcome" to newbie Katie and tourist kudos to Leanne who was visiting from the mighty GG York. It was great to run with you both :)

Here's hoping for better weather next week. But GoodGym stops for no one, so we'll be out doing good each Monday evening, come rain, shine or hail.

Happy running!