One of our intrepid junior runners reached the significant milestone of 100 parkruns this morning (92 junior and 8 full), and so at the end his mother was kindly handing out freshly baked chocolate brownies to us all - gratefully appreciated on what had proven to be a chilly, misty and leafy morning at the Fields.

However the very autumnal conditions (or perhaps it was the promise of cake...) hadn't deterred 41 runners from arriving under the big tree just before 9 ready for Run Director Sooz's detailed guide to London Fields junior park run, and much needed warm up.

With Rue on timekeeping duty, Sarah at her usual spot, Md at the next tree along and Nick at the playground turn, along with 6 other welcome volunteers dotted around the course to ensure everyone stayed on track we were good to go on time, and it proved to be a small group of super speedies who led the pack through the first lap and eventually to the finish funnel, with our top 3 all finishing under 8:40.

It also turned out to be a day for fours on the stats front, 4 doing their first ever parkrun, 4 first timers to the Fields, and 4 new PBs...what are the chances!

Same time next week amongst the leaves for more of the same - sadly cake can't be guaranteed (unless anyone feels like doing some baking...).

The sun came out today, just as the warm up started.

And so did the dogs! Fortunately regular volunteer Mas made sure to clear the route of canine companions and the run could begin safely.

Rue as always took on the role of timekeeper and Md was the trusty token hander-outer.

Louise brought up the rear as tailwalker - keeping all the youngsters in check and safe!

49 runners finished the course with 2 first timers, and congratulations to Freya for 50 parkruns!

This was the second task of the day helping Eve and her team of volunteers at over the wall charity to support the Climb the Capital challenge.

With hundreds of runners completing the stair race across three buildings in the city of London, there were opportunities for bag drop, marshal points and water stations.

Sooz grabbed as much water as she could carry and took up position at the top of the first building - the infamous Cheesegrater - helping keep the athletes hydrated as they arrived at their first checkpoint.

When Sam arrived, it was all hands on deck to carry boxes across to the finish line at the Walkie Talkie, and pack away the remaining banners.

Then they both convened at the bag drop to meet Louise for the final few minutes and obligatory GoodGym photo shoot.

A successful morning helping many brilliant people raising money for various charities make it round this sky high feat!

Another perfect morning greeted us under the Big Tree today - and the blue sky, sunshine and ideal parkrunning conditions (occasional fallen leaves aside) brought out a crowd, with 61 runners completing today's 2 lapper around the fields, which included 8 absolute first timers and a whole series of PBs. Excellent work by all concerned.

Nick, as today's RD, was very glad to have the support of London Fields GG regulars Sooz and Hilary, along with Fuad, John and Louise who had answered the call to various local GG groups for more hands, and volunteers Gary, Marion, Nick, Tom and Ching-Yi, who all kindly gave up their time this morning to make it all run as smoothly as it did. Judging by the (mostly) smiles and out of breath faces as runners got their barcodes scanned having sprinted down the finishing straight, everyone did a great job.

We'll be back next week under the big tree for more of the same - can't ensure it'll be the same clear blue skies, but join us if you can - feelgood and happy smiley junior runners guaranteed.