In the middle of a heatwave and after a warm dry spring, the fruit trees of the Wigmore Park Community Orchard were at risk of suffering from drought so we tied up our running shoes and headed out on a hydration mission.

Taking it easy in the heat we ran in the shade for the 5km to get to the park and joined others who had made their directly to the park on foot/bike to reduce the risk of the heat.

Konni was ready and waiting for us in the orchard, with two hoses running to fill buckets and watering cans. We soon had a shuttle system going to get water out to each one of the 80 trees in the orchard and worked systematically to make sure they all good a good bucket or two of water each.

On completion we enjoyed some of Konni's home made elderflower drink and took a moment to celebrate Duncan's birthday with a round of donuts. 🍩 😋

Then the return 5km for the runners thankfully downhill and noticeably cooler as the sun dipped down.

4 Goodgymers supported Luton Wardown parkrun for our regular takeover.

350+ runners enjoyed the sunshine and warm welcome from our team.

Set up legends were Sam and Gail. Dani kept everyone to time and Duncan scanned the finishers in.

It seems we had a rogue finisher this week who didn't run the full course and ended up with the #1 token. But for the record Mo once again smashed the field and came in as the true #1 💪

Another successful takeover...same time next month!!

We had a good team out to support with Parkrun and although it was sunny there was a definite chill in the air. Dani had the auspicious role of funnel manager and di her best to keep Gill and Duncan in check as they tried not to mess up the timekeeping (which Gill failed to do). Sam and Prashant had already set up the course and were ready to take down at the end of the run while Lee had been a motivational marshal - cheering every runner on as they passed his post and making sure all were safe. Great way to start the weekend, team!