Amazing crew of VI runners and guides at Paddington Rec Track on Thursday. One of our first Achilles International guide running events in complete light for 2023, since the clocks went forwards.

We had Sam, Tom, Mark, Andrew (and Mario the gorgeous guide dog), Naqi, Maki and first time group runner Louise this week. All running different paces and distances (up to 10km total) around the fully accessible community track.

Goodgym VI guides included Simon and first timer Ed running with Naqi, Joanna running with Mark, Tracey and first timer Georgie running with Sam, Michelle running with Andrew and Kamran running with Tom.

What an incredible evening! Thank you so much for joining us, everyone.

We will be back at The Emirates Stadium next week. Same time, but starting at Arsenal Tube Station.

Back to track training after a really fun Saturday out at the Metro Blind Games, there was one thing on people's lips - the heat.

Apparently London is due for 33°c on Friday, so we took the chance to get a run in today, and hopefully will all be able to relax tomorrow.

Last Saturday, a great group of Goodgym runners were invited to get involved with the annual Metro Blind Sports games, held at Mile End Stadium. We were informed about the event by our friends at Achilles International, and were thrilled to help some of our regular Thursday evening session participants in their own races. As well as London locals, we had entrants visiting from as far as California and Poland to experience a classic athletics meeting, but made to be accessible for VI (visually impaired) competitors.

It was wonderful to see a full roster of runners, throwers, jumpers and sprinters- including school children and grandparents, and even former Paralympic world record holders (the legendary Noel Thatcher joined us!).

The core team who were running the event (coordinators, track officials, hosts) were really pleased to see so many new guides joining in this year, and thanked Goodgym directly for their contribution. We were so happy to see some of our Achilles International regulars coming away with some silverware as well (Congratulations to Naqi, Ashfaq and Toni on your excellent shotput, sprinting and long jump performances!).

It was also super heartening to meet VI runners and guides from other running communities too- and even encouraging them to join us for future sessions at Green Park and Paddington Rec Track.

A wonderful day out. Well done everyone!

Just the five of us running and walking tonight at Paddington Rec. As usual though, good chats were had by all. Being so close to Lords cricket ground meant crowded pubs of blazer-wearing fans near the track. But at least we weren't the only ones in garb that stands out!