This evening we enjoyed a new task, helping out at the Trinity Close residents group.

After a rather humid run there, Stacey gave us a great welcome, introducing us to some of the residents and what they’ve got planned for the garden, including picnics and social evening or to just sit and relax.

Once the introductions were done we split into 3 groups. Fiona and Anish headed to the top of the garden and started clearing weeds from the flower beds, ready to plant some new flowers. Rachel and Jess did a great job edging the rose beds, leaving Chris to chop back a rather overgrown bush.

After a very productive 45 minutes helping the residents, it was time to tidy up and say our goodbyes. Due to the hard work and introductions this didn’t leave enough time to do a fitness session - we’ll make up for it in next week’s session after our litter picking!

Looking forward to seeing you all next week.

Firstly, everyone give a warm welcome to Anish for his first Goodgym Solihull run, especially impressive on such a wet night!

For tonight’s task we were meant to be running to The Courtyard to help out in the garden but due to the wet weather over the last two days, unfortunately they had to cancel! This left us with no task planned apart from litter picking....in the rain!

After a quick chat we decided to go for a longer run and a short four minute hill session in Brueton Park. Everyone definitely pulled each other up the hills tonight, with Chris leading the way, followed by Fiona chasing him down. Rachel and Kate pushing each other hard, shortly followed by Lin and Anish.

Hill sessions are are an excellent way for runners to build strength, improve their speed, and build their mental strength and confidence in hill running.

A massive well done to everyone tonight especially with the monsoon weather we’ve had tonight and surviving their squelching trainers!

Next week normal procedure returns, and we’ll be going to the Scouts for the first time to help them.

See you next week, Rob