☀ 32 epic GoodGymmers arrived on a chilly but bright Monday evening for tonight's group run.

👋 We were thrilled to welcome Ali for his first GoodGym session (fresh from a recent, and incredibly epic 4000k cycle from France to Istanbul - huge kudos!). We also celebrated Becca's 50th good deed with the traditional black cape of joy (and look forward to seeing her in a black GG top soon!) We also welcomed the return of Vicky's active transport at GoodGym (a long-winded way of saying she was able to walk tonight, following her recent hip surgery 💪)

🌸 The task was a short 1k trot from our meeting point so we were there in no time. We were greeted by some very organised task owners with a healthy list of jobs for us to do. There was something for everyone, and plenty of time to get stuck in to some serious weeding (of lots of mare's tail), ivy-pulling, shovelling and pruning. Arguably too much time as those in the shady area started to get a tad chilly and had to resort to extra fitness to keep try and warm up!

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️We got lots done though, and had time to pose for a photo before heading to Scarcroft Park for some fitness. Ed had us doing the infamous squat game to keep us on our toes for the main event, which was Vicky's running drills - a variety of exercises designed to improve our running performance (followed by the Can-Can...). Despite some questions as to the validity of the source of these exercises (which Vicky has since quashed by providing said source), we hope to see some epic performances in everyone's upcoming runs (especially if they involve an element of skipping and/or side-stepping). So we can all thank Vicky for our next PB 👌

🚵 Soon, it was time to head back to base for some cool-down stretches led by Ed, accompanied by a run-down of the many opportunities to do good with GoodGym coming up this week. And after that, some of us went to the pub to catch up with Abi and raise a glass to Ali's epic cycle (to bring this report full-circle).

🙌 Thanks everyone, and hopefully see you all again soon!

Leanne, David and Laura pulled up lots of weeds and grass and planted some courgettes and beans and watered them. Lots of new local people joined us. The end.

One Happy Sunday seven psyched up Good Gymers attended the York Health and Arts Mela to promote Good Gym for its physical and mental health benefits. Pills and Thrills are all well and good, but here at Good Gym we believe there's nothing like a bit of exercise in a friendly social atmosphere to improve your well-being. We changed the line up a few times (creative differences), but Vicky was there throughout, keeping the vibe going like a regular Bez. We spotted a few Squirrels, and lots of 24 Hour Party People, including Margaret Wells, Lord Mayor of York. Jason Rose, one of the Councillors for Acomb Ward, also joined us, and raved to first place in our litter picking challenge. Other highlights included a giant chicken, Spiderman, and some unavoidable morris dancing.

more gazebo erecting, moving tables and chairs and just been lovely and helpful

York Mela is ready to go!