Ian Gostling

GoodGym Norwich

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Sarah

Ready, Steady, Weeds Go!

Sunday 26th April

Written by Sarah

Ms J had asked for help to get her garden cleared of weeds so she could get out in the sunshine and use her table and chairs.

Some of the weeds had got to 5ft high and it was lovely to clear them so she had a nice view out of her window. I even found some flowers peaking beneath the grass including bluebells and some calendula under her silver birch tree. She really appreciated the help in being able to make the most of her garden again

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Elizabeth H

Legs 11

Sunday 26th April

Written by Elizabeth H

11 eager juniors enjoying the great outdoors on a sunny, warm morning. Jack working is way through his Duke of Edinburgh award

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Elizabeth H

Walking on sunshine

Saturday 25th April

Written by Elizabeth H

Parkrun declared today Park Walk day and at Catton we had large number of walkers, lots attending for the first time, hopefully we will see you next week to. it was very sunny & warm, hopefully cooler for everyone from this area participating in London Marathon Tomorrow

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Rebecca

Sip, Sip, Hooray!

Sunday 19th April

Written by Ian Gostling

Three GoodGymer's cheered on runners at the Norfolk marathon.

Becky, with her dog Emmy, marshaled and encouraged runners on one corner just after mile 20, whilst at one point nursing an unwell runner who later left in an ambulance. She was also joined by many family and excited children cheering on runners.

Meanwhile Jonathan and Susanna managed a busy water station just before mile 20, preparing and separating electrolyte drinks and water for each runner as well as tidying any cups or gel sachets left by runners along the route. Similar to Becky, they encountered a young unwell runner and provided him with water and food before he was attended by medics and taken away to the finish line by car. Many runners needed their own bottles refilled but needed assistance from GoodGym to fill them up due to fatigue so late in the race.

Managing water cups for runners became crucial as stock was low but fortunately the run director arrived to provide a few more to help.

Managing and redirecting locals unaware of the race in vehicles too was a challenge faced by the GoodGymer's at both Marshall points, however they were friendly and accommodating.

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Amie Green
Sarah Ward
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Ian Gostling

Swept off our feet!

Monday 20th April

Written by Ian Gostling

Tonight 8 GoodGymer's ran 5km to Eaton Park on a lovely sunny evening.

We met Aafje from the Friends of Eaton Park, who supplied us with tools and explained the evenings task - to sweep gravel from the steps and path inside the grand rotunda.

Armed with brooms we split into pairs to cover the whole area, it was surprisingly satisfying seeing the results of a freshly swept floor! There was also time to collect any rubbish nearby.

As the sun went down our evening was sound tracked by a local drumming group practicing their rhythmic grooves in the nearby bandstand!

Shout out to Amie who joined us for the first time!

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Stephen Reed

A team of runners

Sunday 19th April

Written by Elizabeth H

11 young people attended todays junior parkrun with oerfect conditions for a spot of outdoor well being

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