Norwich

Group run

When GoodGym became GoodSwim

31 GoodGymers made their way 8.8km to help the Friends of West Earlham Woods in Norwich.

  • Steven Hitcham
  • Brad
  • Katy
  • Bill Edmonds
  • Melanie
  • David Cocks
  • Norwich runner
  • Lizzy
  • Catherine D
  • Darren Watkins
  • Rebecca
  • Elizabeth H
  • Sarah
  • Stephen Reed
  • Norwich runner
  • Norwich runner
  • Pete Alder
  • Kevin Burgess
  • Rachel Day
  • Sarah Ward
  • David Tuthill
  • Elliott
  • Andrew Ralph
  • Janice Coglin-Hibbert
  • Lucy Pearson
  • Jonathan
  • Angela Man
  • Kathryn
  • Bryony
  • Simon Ray-Jones
  • Ellie Fairfoot
 
Monday, 30th of September 2019
 
Led by Steven Hitcham

Well that was by far the wettest GoodGym run we've had to date in Norwich, what a fun evening dodging puddles for 8.5km haha.

No new runners this week, I sure wouldn't have gone to my 1st session in that weather but we still had an epic turn out of 31 GoodSwymers willing to swim/run 8.5km to do an outdoor task of a litter pick at West Earlham Woods... are we mad?! I'd say just legendary and dedicated.

Bill volunteered as back runner and Hayley as photographer with Mel chipping in too. Not a great evening for trying to take photos but they got some gems.

Noel and the Friends of West Earlham Woods greeted us with litter pickers, bin bags and gloves and we grouped into at least 4's with a head torch in each group so we could actually see where we were going.

As usual, there was plenty of litter to collect and considering the conditions we did a fantastic job.

The rain kept getting heavier as the evening went on but a bit of moisture didn't harm anyone and then we set off for the long journey back.

Let's hope for less rain next week when we sort beer donations for Break.

Report written by Steven Hitcham


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Rob Riley
Rob Riley
he/him
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 08:23

Great turnout in the rain and for that distance!! :)

Kevin Burgess
Kevin Burgess
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 10:45

Enjoyed this task despite the rain. Can we collect rubbish from the bottom of River Wensum next. Like a challenge

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Steven Hitcham
Led by Steven Hitcham

I'm the Area Activator for GoodGym Norwich. I love running and socialising with the GG family.

GoodGymers helping out
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Bill Edmonds
  • Photographers

    Take photos for the session report

    • Melanie
    • Norwich runner

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