Waltham Forest

Group run

Mow Bots

10 GoodGymers made their way 2.0km to help the St Mary Walthamstow Churchyard in Waltham Forest.

  • Beth Hoskins
  • Rosalind King
  • Ant Withstandley
  • Waltham Forest runner
  • Lambeth runner
  • Ruby Daly
  • Saj
  • Hannah Baker
  • Kathryn Frosdick
  • Emma Corcoran
 
Wednesday, 10th of July 2019
 
Led by Ant Withstandley

We were at old favourite St Mary's Churchyard last night for a spot of gardening. St Mary's is not far from our base, but what it lacks in miles, it makes up in elevation! So we were all suitably warmed up when we arrived to be greeted by Tim, Walthamstow's very own Monty Don.

Our ranks of green-fingered taskmasters were swelled by first-timer, Emma and second timer, Kathryn, both making excellent running and tasking contributions to the evening.

With an excellent array of tools to choose from strimmers were harnessed, mowers were started and barrows were braced. Suitably equipped, everyone was ready to go into battle with the horde of unruly weeds that had invaded the churchyard.

To the sound of the church bells the good folks in the church took their vespers while the GoodGymers outside raked their nettles. Under a still baking sun, plenty got done, presently it was time to down tools and pick up drills. We went for three times three slow, medium and fast sprints. Some seriously zippy speed and great running form was on show by all. Pretty soon hearts were racing and we were jogging back downhill and to base.

Well done everyone, another fantastic effort. Join us again next week for more making the world a better place.

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Report written by Ant Withstandley


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GoodGymers helping out
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    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Waltham Forest runner
  • Walk Leader

    Lead a walking group to the task

    • Waltham Forest runner

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