Brighton

Group run

Point of Hoe Return

13 GoodGymers made their way 3.0km to help the Somerset Point in Brighton.

  • Juliet O'Brien
  • Tabitha Hrynick
  • Brighton runner
  • Euan Hill
  • Rachel
  • Pippa A
  • Carla Washbourne
  • Philippa
  • Sarah Katharine
  • Jane Dallaway
  • Rosie Baker
  • Brighton runner
  • Edel
 
Tuesday, 6th of August 2024
 
Led by Philippa
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GoodGym Brighton made a heroic return to Somerset Point, where we have contributed various tasks over the years to keep their garden looking fresh.

On this sunny August evening, we met at the usual spot and began our efforts by running up an epic hill to reach our destination. The task tonight: weeding. The tool shed: open. The snails: everywhere.

Juliet and Sherman took charge of the shears and dealt with some unruly bushes round the front (ooer), ensuring that access to the building was kept clear for people with limited mobility. The rest of us got stuck into the weeds that seemed to have sprung up in every available space. It always amazes me how rapidly a big group of people can make a big difference to a task like this, and we left Somerset Point looking remarkably neater than when we arrived.

To finish up, we jogged down to the seafront for a sunset run. After assuming single file formation, we executed a straightforward workout in which the person at the back sprinted to the front, while the rest of us jogged continuously. Edel workshopped some bootcamp-style chanting to take this to the next level (although I'm not sure it was possible for us to look any cooler). Finally, we had a collective stretch in the last of the sunlight, before making our way to the pub for a well deserved cold beverage.

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Philippa
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Discovered running was fun in lockdown 1 and haven't looked back 🙌

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    • Jane Dallaway
    • Juliet O'Brien

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