I can imagine a lot of the Goodgym reports will be starting the in the same way, WOW THAT WAS HOT!!!!

Well done to the 10 runners that joined in last night for a summer hot run to get beach ready for chelwood.

We set off a few minutes later than planned as we had to get extra water, as when the weather is that hot its really important to stay hydrated, after a water bottle shuffle we set off to run.

Chelwood is 3.5km away, it was very muggy and sweaty, everyone did very well to put up with my moaning…. I tried to be professional and motivating, but WOW it was hot, we did a few little stops on the journey just to check everyone was ok (really it was for me, if I didnt mention it before, I was HOT)

When we arrived at Chelwood tools were handed out, and the first job was to uncover the sand pits so we could pull up the weeds and give the area a clean, however, we were greeted by lots and lots of ants and eggs (photographic evidence in report), and if you were at last weeks run you may remember I got bitten a few times by some angry ants and so the mission got changed.

Bags, gloves, sweeping brushes, buckets of water and music was spread and we set to work clearing and cleaning the area, we moved trees, pulled up weeds, scrubbed the sandpit covers clean, o and then had a cheeky bounce of the space hoppers, they matched our T-Shirts, it would be rude not too!

After 45 minutes of cleaning and tidying the area for Saturdays community beach party it was time to run back, the sun had stopped beaming as hard but it was still pretty warm.

I had spotted a newsagent on the way to Chelwood and so I decided to pop in and treat us all to a ice pop, Oooooooo they were lovely!

We slowly headed back slurping in delight, once we had all finished we put the wrappers in the bin and started up running again, we had 2km left to shuffle run back to base, and we did it!

Well done to everyone who joined in last night, you were A.mazing, it was so SO hot. Even though we didnt sort the ant infestation we still did a great job of clearing and cleaning the area to be beach ready over the weekend! So lots of people will be able to get together, play games and hopefully enjoy some sunshine.

Last night was Emma's final run with Goodgym stockport as she is leaving to go work darrrnnn saaffffth, good luck with the new job, and keep us all posted on your goodgym adventures once your settled.

Remember I'm not here next week, I’m off to melt some more somewhere hot, the wonderful Tom Mutton from Sheffield is coming over to look after you, I’ve drawn him a famous map, so he knows exactly where he is going :)

Have a great 2 weeks running, ill miss you all, Lisa x x

We had a female only crew last night! A first for Goodgym Stockport. 6 lovely ladies were raring to go as we set off at the usual start location of lifelesiure at 6.30pm. The run was slightly longer than a few we have had over the few weeks, so we casually set off, slightly increasing the pace.

Tonights task was at Chelwood baptist church, the church is used for various social groups and classes for the community as well as being the location for the foodbank. Chelwood (which is a combination name for Cheadle and Adswood!!! As its in the middle of both areas) is a small church, we were asked to help out in the garden area as its a couple who are responsible for the area, however the main gardener suffers with fibromyalgia and so has a great deal of pain and is finding it increasingly difficult to do the work that is needed.

The sun was beaming once again last night, so we looked like we had been watered by the time we arrived at the church. As soon as we arrived the tools (very professional set of gardening aids!) and gloves were handed out and we just cracked on with weed pulling, litter picking and generally tidying up the area. It was a very peaceful and relaxing task basking in the sun, after 45 minutes the area was looking wonderful and fresh and so we were we, and so it was time to get our run back on and run back to the centre.

With the group run being a small one there was a different vibe, it felt very casual and chatty, although that could also be because it was all female??? We talked about so much it kind of blew my mind…………..

Thanks to Caroline for popping over to come run with us after her Goodgym trip to Sofia, where 84 Goodgymers took part in the running event, it looked fabulous.

Talking of fabulous running events, this Sunday is the Manchester half and 10k, I’m really looking forward to seeing a few of us down there, the deadline for places is Thursday, so if your wanting to join us then get signed up soon.

Massive good luck to Anne as she runs her 1st half. Its going to be a warm one so keep hydrated and keep smiling!

Have a great week running guys, lisa x x

Tonight saw 10 runners attend our mixed bag fun run to post leaflets for Chelwood Foodbank, a wonderful charity that helps collect and distribute food in 3 various locations in Stockport. We posted these leaflets a few weeks back but with not such success as we were targeting larger companies that didn't really want us around, so we had a change of tactic and headed to some smaller businesses in a more popular area.

We started at the usual location and time, Stockport Lifeleisure, 6.30pm. This week we did a longer than usual warm up as we waited for one of runners, we never leave anyone behind, we're good like that.

Since we have done a few leaflet drops over the few months and the fact the school games went so well at last weeks task I thought it would be a good idea to make into a game, so as well as running and leaflet posting there were lots of other challenges involved, including squats, lunges, plank holds, tricep dips to name a few, all in the name of fun and fitness. It was a entertaining way to spend the evening, and we got some very funny looks since all of this was done on one of Stockports busiest roads! I'm not sure what got the most attention to be honest, the group squat hold (we all looked like we were having a wee togther) or the yoga tree pose??? (we just looked odd) either way you did well staying grounded in your tree poses with storm Gareth about, nothing can blow us off our feet.

Well done guys, as ever you worked really hard, and there was some great team work. It was lovely to meet Zoe for the first time, hope you enjoyed the evening, thanks for lending Pete your coat, you would think all that hair would keep him warm.......I did offer to share my hot vimto, and my headband. Well done Anne on your 30th good deed, and again Im sorry for not shouting your number, also well done and enjoy the mission this wk end with fellow runner Martin, cant wait to hear all about it.

Also don't forget that you are all invited to the Goodgym shindig, here are the details: https://www.goodgym.org/stories/can-t-stop-addicted-to-the-shindig

and you can sign up here if it tickles your fancy: -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQ6mnFKG6AILOkQG3AfZ-NTPAjeR57JnZGFHDqbjwUwhQvFg/viewform

We are also going to be having our very own Stockport shindig soon, in fact Im daring to say we may even make it a monthly thing??

Have a wonderful week, Lisa x

8 runners met and ran 6km tonight at Goodgym Stockport. Setting off at 6.30pm fro Lifeleisure Grandcentral. We had a little “hooooorah” for our resident tourist Matthew Thorneton-Field from Goodgym Liverpool, tonight was his 50th Gooddeed, so we ate cakes and biscuits (any excuse!) and made him have a daft photo……. Well done Matthew on your 50th deed and thanks for sharing it with the stockport crew, it wont be long(ish) until we will all be wearing black t-shirts with pride.

Tonights deed was all about Chelwood foodbank. The task was set in 2 halves, we ran to the local foodbank to donate food we had collected, and then we ran to a business estate to drop off some flyers. The flyers were for the Wonderful Linzie, who manages Chelwood food banks.

She is trying to raise as much money as possible to fund a trip to Peru with a group other people doing the same, but this is no ordinary trip, the trip will be raising awareness and many funds to keep Chelwood food banks going. Linzie is a heartwarming and passionate character who will be overcoming fears and taking on a huge personal challenge, and all this to help promote and support the local food banks in Stockport.

You can help in various ways, by emailing Linzie:mlinzie@chelwoodfoodbankplus.org Or going to the social media sites, FB: @foodbankstockport Twitter: @chelwoodFBplus

And if you would like to donate to this amazing charity you can do by going to the donation website: www.wonderful.org and searching “Inca trail”

Also if you are interested int he trip yourself check it out at www.eventbrite.co.uk and search Chelwood, there are plenty of smaller runs and walks to get involved with, its a great way to raise money, support your community, meet great new people and keep fit all at the same time, whats not to love?

Tonights run was a adventure, we ran, slipped on non slip mats, ate biscuits, celebrated, ran, head butted a massive bee, hurt ourselves, sprinted and laughed……….great session folks!

Until next week, happy running, Lisa x