What a great turn out at 8.30am on a Sunday morning. Grey skies and blustering wind could not overshadow the hi-vis heroes of Junior Parkrun with a splash of red and black Goodgym mixed in.

With our very own Susie and Christina helping organize the volunteers everyone was ready to run and roll.

I took the warm up on top of the dog agility ramp with enthusiastic, childish, innocent, giggling people all around me...and over 100 children. Once the bodies were warm a big "I love parkrun" and "I love goodgym" cheer rung around Old Heath Rec and the kids took to the start line.

The Goodgymers took their positions, with Louise sporting the tail walker tail. Everyone did their jobs exceptionally well and the kids were happy, worn out and should be proud of themselves. Some future Goodgymers in the making and the results are here.

A big welcome back to Christophe and Cristina who did her first good deed for Goodgym.

Thanks to GO4 Cafe too and we look forward to helping them out as well as the juniors in the future.

*Everyone is welcome at Goodgym and with the same ethos as Parkrun: anyone over 18 can join in to help their communities and improve their wellbeing both physically and mentally. *

To join us at Goodgym follow this link and check out Junior Parkrun Colchester and Parkrun Colchester.

Welcome first timers Tim, Alicia and Catherine joining us this evening.

A late cancellation meant that instead of heading back to Ealing Road we went flyering around the streets of Hounslow to let locals know that GoodGym is happening nearby.

Members Andy and Lily ( in brand new red t-shirt) led teams of three for a bit of a leafleting competition. Points were awarded for getting rid of flyers most quickly.

With local streets covered we turned our attention to some fitness and another chance to win some points.

First the step-up challenge. Who can do 40 steps the quickest? Andy gained a point for his team when we led with the right leg but Donna came out on top for Team Lily when it was left leg first.

With the scores at 4-2 to Andy's lot we had a go at a couple of relay races. Team Lily grabbed victory for the first round while Andy's came out on top for round two.

The prize? Andy got to cut Simon's leftover birthday cake back at base.

We had a munch and a bit of a stretch, left some leaflets at reception and headed home.

Great night of getting fit and doing good.

We are definitely at Ealing Road Baptist Church next week. See you there!

Simon