Well done to our early morning training team, who smashed a tough Kenyan Hills inspired session.

3 x 8 minutes @ approx tempo pace, with 2 min walk recovery

Up and down the famous Mile End parkrun slopes, with a push over the rough climb near Chris' Woods each lap. Not for the faint hearted!

Thanks for joining us.

And keep an eye out for our next session:

Stepney Green Strides Thursday 2nd October, 7.50am Rinkoff Bakery, Stepney Green

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SESSIONS IN SEPTEMBER

Community Mission - Highbury Quadrant Estate Gardens 7.15pm, Highbury Quadrant Estate Wildflower Gardens, Monday 22nd September

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/community-mission-highbury-quadrant-gardening-e8d683c9-f13e-44fa-b3cc-adc3a0c00ec0

Group Run - Thornhill Square Gardens, 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 29th September

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-thornhill-square-gardens-a8ed6638-d46f-44f9-a2f5-e26ee2c54c2c

Community Mission - Sunnyside Community Gardens, 7.15pm, Sunnyside Community Gardens, Monday 6th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/community-mission-sunnyside-community-gardens-composting-9b803a84-1d19-43e4-8092-e6251235aa49

Group Run - Hornsey Rise Kickabout Playground, 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 13th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-hornsey-rise-kickabout-playground-3b5b7f63-00c1-4a60-ab7e-53786b5e0b12

Community Mission - Light of the World Church Gardening and Painting, 7.15pm, Evershot Road, Monday 20th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/community-mission-light-of-the-world-church-gardening-and-painting-6dff1a8d-898b-4d40-b992-04d7f8567089

Group Run - Timbuktu Adventure Playground 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 29th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-return-trip-to-timbuktu-adventure-playground-c04c29e1-19ec-45ae-9e98-de5762c63bbc

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Achilles International VI Guide Running Sessions

Every Thursday, 6pm, Various London locations

On Thursday evenings, the all abilities sports charity Achilles International holds a group run session at a London location.

Here is a list of our upcoming events and sign up pages. Runners, supporters and guides of all abilities and experiences welcome!

SEPTEMBER

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Thursday 18th September

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-9d007395-3a01-45ab-b1ec-ce34259a8423

Stratford Olympic Park Thursday 25th September

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-olympic-park-stratford-route-f0b39538-49b7-4de1-b662-0158c1bda0f0

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OCTOBER

Paddington Rec Track Thursday 2th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-paddington-rec-track-dfcdd250-4f57-4892-8089-82d8a88ee73d

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Thursday 9th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-5d840f08-8ceb-4f2a-995b-8aa4ec0a1c1d

Stratford Olympic Park Thursday 16th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-olympic-park-stratford-route-fb30d327-a149-4c53-8543-0a8db41a263e

Paddington Rec Track Thursday 23rd October

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-paddington-rec-track-66e4c4cb-2d0d-4eb8-8f02-20ef5f999096

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Thursday 30th October

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-3f7026f3-7a38-455c-b400-329f37edd6c5

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Track and Towpath - Mile End Green Bridge Bash

Thursday 18th September, 7.50am Lion Coffee Shop, Burdett Road

Come and join Area Activator and UK Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) Simon for a fun incline trading session Mile End and Limehouse can be a difficult place to find elevation. But this "Kenyan Hills" inspired workout would be smashing for the learning ups and downs. All paces and abilities welcome!

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/track-and-towpath-mile-end-green-bridge-bash

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The Green Guardians Volunteer Gardening Sessions

Tuesdays (and a single Saturday) 10am - 12 midday

Market Road Gardens, London N7 9GT

Come along and meet the TGC team and help us to keep Market Road Gardens looking beautiful! All tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Tea, coffee and biscuits also provided.

Winter Dates

September 16th, 23rd, 30th

October 7th, 14th, 21st (not 28th!)

November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

December 2nd, 9th and 16th

Next session

Tuesday 16th September:

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/the-garden-classroom-market-road-gardens-tuesday-volunteer-morning-0c43500c-125a-439e-87bd-7b0e97577d22

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The Green Guardians Volunteer Gardening Sessions

Wednesdays (and one single Saturday) 10am - 12 midday

TGC Hut, Newington Green Park Building, 2 Newington Green, London, N1 4RF

Come along and meet the TGC team and help us to keep Newington Green tidy and lovely!

All tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Tea, coffee and biscuits also provided.

Winter Dates

September - 17th, 24th, and Saturday 27th

October- 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

November- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

December- 3rd, 10th and 17th

Next Session

Wednesday 17th September

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/the-garden-classroom-newington-green-green-guardians-volunteer-morning-12c647c7-829b-4e74-8b40-33368a3d93d2

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World Clean Up Day - Finsbury Park Plogging with Sustainable Nutrition Academy

Saturday 20th September, 10.30am - 12 midday, The Museum of Homelessness, Finsbury Park

Eslam from the Sustainable Nutrition Academy is leading a litter picking session around Finsbury Park

Together, the plan is to gather litter and rubbish from the perimeter of the park, particularly around fences and hedgerows.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/world-clean-up-day-finsbury-park-plogging-with-sustainable-nutrition-academy

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Golden Olden Community Gardens - Monthly Volunteer Open Day

Saturday 20th September, 10am - 2pm, Opposite Whistler Street, Islington

Olden Community Garden is a charity that maintains this lovely green space, with the object to promote a community garden for the benefit of people living or working in the London Borough of Islington. Olden Garden gives local people opportunities for education and recreation, with the aim of increasing involvement in the community and reducing isolation.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/golden-olden-community-gardens-monthly-volunteer-open-day-8b35a77f-abc6-48bf-a700-e29f2e7d4dde

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Penn Road Gardens - July Volunteer Day

Sunday 28th September, 10am - midday, Penn Road Gardens

Every last Sunday of the month, the residents of Penn Road invite keen volunteers to help with maintaining this lovely community spot just off Holloway Road.

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/penn-road-gardens-open-morning-september-3c720a70-ea3e-4bb9-921c-56613aaa5268

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Camino Ultra Epping Forest 50km and 25km Eco Trail- Aid Station Superstars 2025!!!

Sunday 4th October, 9am onwards, Rangers Road, Chingford

DaznBone (aka Darren Strachan and David Bone) and the Camino Ultra team are putting together the logistics for their next 50km ultra race (running from Wanstead Flats, up the green corridor to Epping Forest and back), and have invited the Goodgym crew to get involved!

On the course, there will be 4 major aid stops, and we have been invited to take over the first refresh point and the penultimate aid station.

This will involve providing water and snacks to runners of all abilities during the key stages of their race, and to support them with smiling faces and enthusiasm!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/camino-ultra-epping-forest-50km-and-25km-eco-trail-aid-station-superstars-2025

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Compton Terrace Gardens- Volunteer Session

Saturday 13th October, 10am - 1pm, Union Chapel, Islington

A smashing community mission for those partaking in Highbury Fields or Finsbury parkrun on a Saturday morning!

A friendly gardening group started to look after the park about 10 years ago. We are always looking for more help - with planting, mulching, pruning, and all the other things a garden needs.

Everyone welcome, no special skills needed! Lots of fresh air and a nice chance to meet local people. We meet once a month on a Saturday morning near the shed in the middle of the Gardens.

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/compton-terrace-gardens-volunteer-open-morning-october-9968d47d-0566-44ec-893f-a0aee0bb117b