We didn't do diddly squats!

20 strong runners, including many tourists gathered at Wholefoods tonight to run to Lynde Care home. We had visits from Goodgym Croydon (Imogen), Goodgym Hounslow (Andy and Remy), GoodGym Kingston (Gary) , Goodgym Bristol (Richard)and Goodgym Newcastle (Emily). So lovely to see so many of you.

Great run tonight everyone! #Richmond #Goodgym pic.twitter.com/fuTIvnXLb1

— GoodGym Richmond (@GGRichmon) August 21, 2018

I was the luckiest out of the lot, as my fellow GoodGymers got together to celebrate my 100th good deed - there was a card, framed photos, balloons, cakes and even WINGS! thank you everyone I feel very blessed.

Tonight we had a 5.2km run (to be precise) but there were a few keen beans who sped off in front and took a longer route even though the task was only a stones throw away! Any excuse for a long run eh!

When we all finally arrived at Lynde our job was to carry bags of slate and create a feature in an area of the garden which included two bird baths. A few of us were asked to dig a hole for a new plant, weeding also got a look in during the task.

Don't be "slating" us #goodgym #richmond #volunteering #lyndecarehome pic.twitter.com/xMsYMJrnAQ

— GoodGym Richmond (@GGRichmon) August 21, 2018

Now it may sound like a lot to do but with so many keen runners we got those tasks done in minutes! So we were treated to a partner workout from Mark, because of course 'lunges give you wings!' We teamed up for some co-ordination challenges that would strengthen our running performance and technique which included squats, lunges, press ups and single leg deadlifts.

'Squats the matter with us' I hear you ask.....

Squats the matter with us!!! #circuits #richmond #goodgym #workout #running #volunteering pic.twitter.com/DgtT5Y07TV

— GoodGym Richmond (@GGRichmon) August 21, 2018

All that was left was for us to jog back to Wholefoods for a stretch and then for us to raise a glass to 100 deeds, birthdays, tourism and lots of good people.

Thanks everyone, happy running