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Nicola completed 10 good deeds with GoodGym.
Nicola has done 10 good deeds. They are a trusted GoodGym runner and are now eligible to join their local TaskForce.
Tue 5th Dec 2017 at 11:31pm
It was really good to see you back Nicola and well done on your tenth good deed!
Tue 5th Dec 2017 at 6:45pm
Barnet Report written by Pennie Varvarides
This week 16 wonderful GG-ers ran 4.5km (ish) delivering booklets for our fabulous hosts, The Phoenix. Most were kitted in their Santa hats / outfits, with Graham even riding a reindeer. Paul came armed with extra outfits, including a Santa dress – which Hazel wore with pride.
We were joined by GG newbie tonight, Heather – who moved to London to marry Shawn! Give them both a cheer!
After a quick warm up by the side, we ran off up the hill. After about 1.5km of running, we split into teams and began the leap frog flyering. Damian took one team, while I took the other. We had four bags full of the booklets – and as ever, made quick work of the lot!
Then it was time for a quick fitness session, starting with squats, burpees and lunges; and finishing with a race to 100 step ups on the curb. Graham was the speediest, very quickly followed by Sarah.
Damian then lead us back to base, while Freya and Rupesh took charge of the back-marking.
We then did all the stretches before heading upstairs at the Phoenix for our Christmas celebrations. There were many snacks, some even homemade, and a surprise appearance from Eleanor.
Tonight was Danica's last GG Barnet run before she leaves the country forever (or for ages) to go traveling. Give her all of the cheers and the virtual hugs
Thank you all for a wonderful year of GG Barnet-ing. Next week will be our final run - but I won't be able to make it. You'll be guest lead by the wonderful Camden Paul. See you all in the NEW YEAR!
Tue 7th Nov 2017 at 6:45pm
Sunday 5th November 2017
Nicola run to visit an isolated older person for the first time.
Nicola has just done their first run to visit an isolated older person. This person will act as Nicola's Coach; helping them to keep motivated to exercise. In exchange Nicola will drop in each week for a chat.
Sun 5th Nov 2017 at 11:31pm
This is such good news. well done x
Mon 6th Nov 2017 at 8:15am
This is brilliant Nicola! I look forward to hearing about it.
Friday 3rd November 2017
Tue 24th Oct 2017 at 6:45pm
Hammersmith and Fulham Report written by Polly Skeats-Beswick
After a speedy intro chat we got outside for a warm-up. Thinking about warming up those ankles, shins, calves and hips.
Following that we headed off on the 1.4km run to Star road and Maystar Estate. The Hammersmith and Fulham Goodgym has been back here a few times this year to help out in both the communal areas and some private gardens of older people who aren't able to care for them. This time we were there to dismantle some broken office furniture that had been left in the community hall and plant some daffodil bulbs in the flower beds around the estate.
After leaving a team of 4 to get going with the furniture lead by Jason; Pauline, the lovely task owner took us on a walk through the large estate to pointed out the flower beds.
Unfortunately, the estate's trowels had gone AWOL so the planting crew had to use the handle end of the rack and hoe to make holes in the ground. The method certainly didn't slow them down.
Actually, both the planting gang and the furniture team got their tasks done in no time, which left us enough time for a nice run back via the river. Thanks for wearing your headtorches!!
After getting back to base and doing a warm down, we all trooped down to The Distillers for our October social. Cheers to everyone that came! Sorry to those that got stuck at work, you were missed!
Helen suggested we do the 10k in Putney on 3rd December. Will you join us? Details and RSVP here
Next week, is Halloween and we're helping paint garden furniture and plant MORE bulbs. Sign up here
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