14 runners came out this bitterly cold and wet evening, ran 4 k, did a litter-pick in St Thomas and smashed some circuit training! AMAZING work all around!

A super warm welcome to Dave, Jonathan, Mark and Alex who joined us for the first time. We loved having you with us and hope to see you very soon again!

We started our evening with “letting the chickens out” (this is Exeter code language for a dynamic warm up session. Ask no more!). Once the chickens were out and we felt warm we set off running towards St Thomas. We made good way along the wet paths until we had to wade through an enormous puddle! Well, some of you said you like swimming... Only trying to keep you all happy!

We re-grouped at regular intervals so that no-one got left behind and made the most of these stops by squatting, lunging and carrying out some agility drills. Thank you Rachel and Anna who back marked the whole way!

We reached St Thomas with wet trainers on our feet and big smiles on our faces, and were welcomed by Chloe, the community builder for the area. Chloe quickly kitted us out with high viz vests, litter pickers, bags and yellow rubber gloves.

Oh la la! Pete looked especially good in the yellow rubber gloves! But where were the matching meggings?

To get as much done as possible we then set off looking for litter in three groups, each group covering a different area in St Thomas. It seemed like the timing was perfect for the litter pick- the stormy weather had blown a lot of rubbish around and all three groups found lots of bottles, cans, cardboard boxes, cups, crisp packages. In 35 minutes we filled 7 big bin liners with litter! Great stuff!

First price for weirdest piece of litter goes to Sophie and Jonathan who found a plastic scythe!

On the return run we stopped at the Millenium Bridge, a perfect spot for circuit training. We smashed the following stations:

• Press ups
• Triceps dips
• Squat Jumps
• Reverse kick over lunges
• Sprinting over the bridge and back

The rain was pouring down by now but everyone gave it all they had! Such good work everyone! Totally beats lying around on the sofa doesn't it!

Finally we made sure to cool down properly with a jog and some important stretches. We also managed to lock our chickens back up again! Phew! They will be ready for next week no doubt and I just can't wait to see you then for more running and doing good!

Next week

Next week we will run 4.5 k to Trefoil Lodge and help them redecorate their hall so that this space can be enjoyed more by the many community groups that use it. It will be a bit of a hilly run but lots and lots of fun! Don’t miss out, sign up here!

20 brilliant runners came out this fresh evening, ran 5 k, delivered 500 fliers for Ride On and smashed some Sally Squats! AMAZING WORK!

A very warm welcome to Nonny, Imogen, Harry and Emily who joined us for the first time. We hope you loved it and come back soon again for more running and doing good!

As always we started the evening with a welcome speech and a dynamic warm up session outside the Phoenix. Once warmed up we set off in a comfortable speed towards Mount Pleasant. We stopped at regular intervals to re-group and had lots of fun during these stops showing off our best squats and lunges. A big thank you to Lucy R who back marked so that no-one got left behind.

On arrival to Mount Pleasant we divided our group two groups. One group set off delivering leaflets for Ride On (a lovely charity that aims to make Exeter greener and healthier by providing bike maintenance courses, cycling advice and bike refurbishments). Up and down the hilly streets they went.

What an excellent way to get fit whilst doing good! YES! JUST WHAT WE WANT!

The other group carried out some fitness challenges, including a squat/run game and some Sally Squats. LOVE Sally Squats and LOVE the way you all smashed them!

After Mount Pleasant we continued towards Newtown where we swapped groups so that everyone got to do the amazing Sally Squats and everyone got involved in the leafleting. Amazing work everyone!

Who knew that a Tuesday night in Exeter could be this much fun!

Back in Exeter town centre we maximized the fitness by doing a quick circuit session, including some upper body work and some core exercises. Fantastic work! It was then time for us to get back to our base for some important stretches and a catch-up over some refreshments in the bar. Thank you Andy for coming up with the pun! A big apology for not managing to get a picture of Pete's meggings! Next week for sure!

To finish off with I have to say you guys are amazing for always being so positive, so full of energy and for always giving it all you have both during the running, the fitness session and the task! TUESDAY EVENINGS ROCK!

Can’t wait to see you all again next week when we will run to St Thomas to do a litter pick. The run will be 4 k and we have a brilliant fitness session planned for the return run. Sign up here to join the fun