***Last night we headed to Beaufort Primary School in Goldsworth Park to help clear some raised beds ready for planting vegetables .*

Wayne, James, Lauren, Katie, Kirsty and I met next to the canal to head out for a 3km run to Beaufort Primary School. With Wayne on his bike leading the way and clearing the path. Thank you to James for being a super back marker.

James was determined to get a new fast segment time along the bridge, with Kirsty close behind.

We were greeted by Hannah and Lauren at Beaufort Primary. Lauren a reception teacher at school showed us the task, we were to clear four large raised beds ready to be topped up with new compost and then after the Easter Holidays they were then going to be planted with some vegetables. We all got to work quickly and in no time the beds were cleared, Wayne brought along some tangy treats for everyone, which were enjoyed and much needed by all.

It was then time to head back down the canal. The path had been taken over by lots of toads, they didn't seem to care about being in the way and stopping in the middle of path. So the extra task was to look out for shiny eyes reflecting on the torch. A big well done to everyone for turning up... I know the weather was tempting to turn back around.

Next week we are joining the run company for a litter pick - please the time is slightly early.

Firstly a big congratulations to Madamme Anne who become a grandma to beautiful Elodie.

Hopefully we will all get to see her soon. 🍼

Tonights litter pick run was a chilly one. Wayne completed a 10k run before the task it and it was his first 10k since returning from injury 😄.

Wayne was met in the park by Kirsty, Alys, Katie, Anne arrived with Adam and James and despite his injury and his limited ability to run James still came along to join in the banter.

Before we headed off we all picked a quick warm up exercise to get us warmed up, we had Jumping jack, Squats, to gorilla kicks.

Once we were all warmed up with litter pickers and bags in hand off we headed towards the football ground. We picked up plenty of strange items from Broom heads 🧹 to a baby dummy 🤔.

While running talk turned to how everyone’s training was coming along for the various races that are coming up.

James hopefully with rest should be ready for the Surrey Half, while Kirsty’s running has improved greatly.

After gathering two bags full of litter we headed back to the park. James and Adam headed off to the Pub for a cold beverage while the rest of us headed home.

This Sunday Volunteers are needed for the Junior Park Run.

Next Wednesday we are gathering some food donations that need to be delivered to a collection point at a local supermarket, a run with some extra weight. 😤

On Wednesday 6 GoodGymers, Adam, Anne, Ben, James, Kirsty and Wayne, ran to the Woking Run Company for the monthly litter picking mission done with the local council’s support.

It is always a great opportunity to meet other runners and, while plogging, to introduce them to GoodGym and suggest they join one of our group runs.

The 5 kms “triangle route” was not covered with rubbish, we usually fill up many more bags. Mind you, it was dark and one of the main long roads, unlit, was practically without any cars because of roadwork. In winter the lights of the car help supplement our head/chest torches to find litters.

Ben was missed last week when we did some gardening in Brookwood as he was working in Cornwall. Ben is going back there next week and will run up and down the Cornish hills. James is taking part in Wokingham half marathon this Sunday in preparation for the Surrey Half when Adam will join him.

Wayne is doing lots of circuits training and cycling when he is not running. Kirsty is back running too and trains with Lauren for different 10k events they have signed for.

On Sunday, the Woking junior parkrun volunteers ‘s roster is rather bare. If you could spare some time, please do sign up and join the best Woking GG team ever!

Next week we will welcome Rob, a new GoodGymer, when we do another session of litter picking in the local area.

Happy running to everyone.