Chelmsford

Group run

First time for the tools at Essex Waterways

9 GoodGymers made their way 5.6km to help the Essex Waterways (Inland Waterways) in Chelmsford.

  • James Connolly
  • Laurie Glendinning
  • Joel
  • Tav
  • Rich Walker
  • Andy Holmes
  • Joe
  • Charlie Kanharn
  • Richard
 
Wednesday, 8th of June 2022
 
Led by Laurie Glendinning

9 runners ran 5.5km to clear weeds for Essex Waterways

I was excited to see four task force members attending in our shiny new Saucony Goodgym tshirts, and of course the rest of our lovely members ready for the run and task.

Rich led us on the quickest route to meet Louise at Springfield Basin, with a car boot full of water and tools. Louise showed us our first of many tasks: scraping weeds from the grout in the paved area by the water, and also ensured that we were clear that we were not to fall into the water.

Each person selected a shiny new tool, a particular favourite being the claw-type implement picked by Tav and Charlie. Joel, James and Charlie made themselves comfortable on the floor, whilst Andy, Rich and Joe demonstrated their bending and squatting, and Richard chose the strategy of pulling out the largest weeds first.

Overall, a great first task for the runners and the tools with Essex Waterways, and we look forward to many more!

See you all soon,

Laurie

Report written by Laurie Glendinning


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Laurie Glendinning
Led by Laurie Glendinning

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GoodGymers helping out
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • Tav
  • Back markers

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Andy Holmes
    • James Connolly

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