Hackney

Group run

Rubble without a pause

17 GoodGymers made their way 4.0km to help their local community in Hackney.

  • David Miller
  • Lauren Garland
  • Jo Caird
  • Philip Olivier
  • Bryony
  • William Drew
  • David Misstear
  • anne malcolm
  • Removed User
  • Cory Wharton-Malcolm
  • Jamie Walling
  • Removed User
  • Charlie
  • Heena Tosar
  • Simon
  • Felicity Wallace
  • Jo Davies
 
Tuesday, 13th of January 2015
 
Led by Joel Wiles

Rubble without a pause

On a crisp January evening, the majority of us headed over to Wilton Estate, where we had two difficult but rewarding tasks awaiting us. The first team ferried barrow-loads of rubble from a heap at one end of the estate to lay around some planters, getting a huge amount done in the time available.

The problem of the root

For those of us who didn't get into rubble, we took our pick (and spades and forks) and faced the roots of all evil, clearing as many stubborn shrubs from beds in the estate as possible.

Blockbusters

After the task, Cory had some speed work in store for us. We ran along a road, took a left, a sharp left and another left, meeting at the corner to start again (and again). It was a brilliant way to get an intense workout in a short amount of time.

I don't want no shrubs

All the while, Lauren and Jo had run off to complete a separate mission, clearing unwanted shrubbery from the garden of an appreciative local resident.

Piriformis enhancers

We all congregated back at the Arch, where Sarah led us in a warm-down stretch and Cory practised his photography.

Thank you to our man David Misstear for putting this together for us. Great report.

Have a great week and please continue to do small things with great love


Discuss this report

Simon Loughran
Simon Loughran
Saturday January 17th, 2015 18:42

I've gotta up my pun game

sign in to add a comment

Share the love

Join us on the next run

Plogging along the Canal from Britannia to Victoria Park

Wednesday 18:15 - 19:45
Led by Joel Wiles
Britannia Leisure Centre

Find out more

Become a member

with an optional monthly donation

  • Run, walk, or cycle to help older people
  • Access sessions across the country
  • Claim your GoodGym t-shirt

Need help with a community project?

If you're a community organisation and have a physical task then we'd like to help.

Request a task

Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more