Spring was in full bloom on Monday evening, so we couldn't have asked for a better task than a visit to one of our favourite spots - Doddington Roof Garden! After a quick warm up and spring-inspired intro question (Bluebells won the prize of favourite spring flower) the group ran 1.5km to Doddington, where we were met by volunteer Melissa, who wasted no time in taking us through the evenings tasks. There was a lot to do, but with plenty of GoodGymmers on hand, including first-time GoodGymmer Joanna and a few tourists from other areas, no-one was phased by the long to do list. Beth, Jordan and Felix straight away volunteered themselves for the unenviable and rather smelly task of composting, transferring waste veg to the compost heap and turning the contents. While no-one likes to see food go to waste, it's good to know that those overly ripe vegetables have avoided the landfill and will instead help nurture future growth in the garden. Veronica and Nathan grabbed trowels and started pulling up grass to create a pathway across the lawn area, which will be filled with wildflower seeds to help the garden attract more bees and Dan, Dave and Hannah uncovered a resident toad in the veg patch! The rest of the team were busy digging up and relocating plants, weeding, pruning and sweeping; essential tasks that help the garden to thrive and keep it accessible for other volunteers and visitors.

After all that hard-work, some of the group went on to The Latchmere Pub for our monthly pub quiz social, and their heroic efforts won the team second prize - an amazing effort from everyone involved! Those who couldn't make it to the social this time ran back to the meeting point for some cool down stretches.

On an egg-stra special Easter Monday, six GoodGymers joined forces for a cracking evening of doing good and getting those miles in - no bunny gets left behind here!

We kicked things off with a warm welcome to Pravina on her very first Wandsworth session, a huge cheer for Steph who had already smashed a 10km race that very morning, and a quick trivia warm-up: how many hot cross buns does the average Brit eat over Easter weekend? Step forward Felix, who as usual nailed the correct answer of 5. No crumbs left.

With that, we set off towards Balham, even recruiting some new GoodGymers along the way. Armed only with the vague description of “two people and a dog,” we pondered: would we recognise them when they do join us?

Our route turned into an inadvertent greatest hits tour of local female pop royalty— stopping for a photo by Adele's old school and clocking Raye's ex's fave pub on “Nightingale Lane” - GG runs have everything!

Once in Balham, we split into groups to cover a network of streets, spreading the word about a brilliant local nursery. The work they do is vital: supporting young children in their early development, providing a safe, nurturing space to learn, grow, and build confidence—especially vital for families who rely on accessible, community-based childcare. Planting those seeds early really helps the whole community flourish...

Flyers delivered and steps well and truly clocked, we regrouped for the final stretch—an egg-hausting but satisfying run past the many temptations of Northcote Road. By that point we’d worked up quite the appetite… anyone got any leftover hot cross buns?

Absolutely egg-cellent work from everyone.

Next week, we’re heading out for our monthly trip to Doddington, followed by the always fun pub quiz. Come along and join us—it’s guaranteed to be a good one!

Last night we kicked things off outside Battersea Arts Centre with a displaced warm-up thanks to a very intriguing film crew setting up nearby. No confirmed sightings of any A-listers… but if anyone finds out what they were filming, let us know!

The post warm up question was far too easy for you: what year was the first iPhone released? Most of you knew it was 2007 so I’ll have to up the difficulty next time.

Then it was time to hit the road with a run down to Venue Community Centre Battersea, a brilliant local space that plays a key role in bringing the community together. From hosting activities, acting as a base for charities such as Waste not Want Not, to providing a welcoming hub, places like this really matter — and we were there to help keep it in its best shape.

Armed with mops, cloths, and plenty of elbow grease, we got stuck into a full-scale tidy-up: sweeping floors, cleaning windows, packing away wood and tables — and even tackling some unexpected tasks. Shoutout to Jason, who casually took on plumbing duties and fixed a leaking pipe. No big deal. Just adding expert plumbing to the GoodGym skillset.

With the space transformed into a sparkling hub once more, we squeezed in a round of core and strength exercises. The reception was mixed but you all powered through, finishing strong with a one-minute plank challenge.

Then it was a run back to base, followed by a well-earned pizza social — the perfect way to roll into the Easter break.

Next week we’re running as normal, so if you fancy hatching some egg-cellent plans (sorry), come along to do good and get active!

Last night’s GoodGym Wandsworth session kicked things off by welcoming Dominic to his very first session—great to have you with us, Dom! After a quick intro and a warm-up to get everything moving, we fired up our muscles and then our brains with a quiz question: which country drinks the most coffee per capita? A deceptively tricky one this week!

Then it was time to head out, jogging down to St Mary’s School where Isa was waiting to guide us to the nursery garden. School resources are tight, so the work we do here helps free up the caretaker to focus on other essential jobs around the school. And as we arrived, it was clear there was plenty to get stuck into.

The team didn’t hang about. Hannah, Sophie and Matthew took on the challenge of wrangling the old netting, carefully bringing it down ready for replacement. Dom did a fine job putting up the new netting like a pro. Nearby, Letizia and Felix turned their attention to the benches and raised beds, creating a work of art with a fresh coat of yellow and green paint.

Jo and Beth gave Mary a makeover, while Steph, Annabel, Ali and Caroline tackled a serious weeding task, which really made a difference. Everywhere you looked, people were grafting, chatting, and transforming the space bit by bit. By the end, the garden looked so much tidier and more welcoming. But the night wasn’t over just yet!

We made the most of the lovely outdoor space to squeeze in a fitness session—the “3-minute mountain leg challenge.” No hills? No problem. This session is designed to replicate the strength and endurance demands of hill running: three minutes per leg, split between one-legged step-ups and reverse lunges on the same leg. It’s tough, a little bit wobbly at times, but brilliant for building single-leg strength, stability and injury resilience—everything you need to power up real hills when they do appear.

After some determined efforts and some burning quads), we ran back to base for a well-earned stretch.

Next week’s task is still being confirmed, so keep an eye on [this space…] ( but we do know there will be a pizza social afterwards! Let us know if you’re coming so we can book enough space for some lovely carb loading!

Same time next week!

A great group of people gathered in Wandsworth tonight to do some good! Before setting off, we discussed what we each saw as the first signs of spring with sunlight being high on the wishlist along with flowers blossoming and birds singing - lovely!

We were off to Paradise Gardens to help them move some logs from trees that had been cut down and were lucky enough to spot some spring flowers en route. We got some rather attractive overcoats on to guard against the sap (although some found it to be a fragrant fabric freshener!).

We had a very dedicated team to help sort the existing logs and direct further log placement and we built quite the pile. We finished up with a fitness session with exercises spelling (you guessed it) LOGS!

Well done all and hope you feel the joys of spring this week!

It was another lively evening with the GoodGym Wandsworth crew yesterday— and a warm welcome was in order as we celebrated Chris's first session with the group. Great to have you along, Chris! 🎉

After a quick warm up and a quiz question that was far too easy for you clever lot, we set off through the evening streets towards Larkhall Park. Our mission: help prepare the ground for a flower delivery by tackling weeding, chipping and sweeping around the beds so the new plants will have the best possible start.

When we arrived, the park was buzzing with activity. Music drifted across from people working out nearby, and the cheers and shouts from football matches rang out across the pitches. Dodging the occasional flying ball certainly kept us on our toes ⚽! It was a great reminder of just how loved and well-used this space is, and why it’s so important to keep the park safe, tidy and welcoming for everyone who uses it.

There was plenty to do. A huge pile of woodchip needed shifting alongside the weeding and sweeping. Gloves on, tools in hand, the group spread out and got to work. Bit by bit the weeds disappeared, paths were cleared, and the massive woodchip pile started to shrink. With lots of helping hands, the transformation happened quickly. 🌱

There was so much to do that we had just enough time for a short but spicy fitness session before heading home. The format: speed circuits — 30 seconds on, no rest. High effort, high intensity and high impact. 💪

Fitness done, we ran back to base for some stretches and cool down, rounding off another productive night of doing good and getting fit.

Next week we’re heading to Paradise Cooperative Garden where a massive log challenge awaits. Are you up for it 🌳🔥