An incredible 17 GoodGymmers braved the thunder and lightning to make their way to the Better Gym for our group run to Askham Court.

We had some quick announcements during the warm up:

• Well done to everyone who volunteered at Ealing Half last Sunday (and to Jonathan's flatmate's sister who ran it)

• Andrew is organising some orienteering this Sunday on Hampstead Heath, get in touch if you want to come along

• It's Catherine's last group run before her big adventure around the world. We'll miss you Catherine, have an amazing trip!

With the rain abating briefly, Andrew and Jonathan C led the way to Askham Court Sheltered Housing, back marked by Matt sporting his lovely new black GG tshirt, and stopping, of course, for a wall sit in Beth's honour. Residents Mirko and David dished out the jobs. This was mostly chopping back bushes and dealing with some prickly thorns, but also weeding the patio area, carrying some benches around and having a general tidy up. As the rain got increasingly heavier, we briefly downed tools for a soggy mid-gardening fitnesses session. Some squats, star jumps, spotty dogs and a lesson in flossing from Jonny K to keep our body temperatures up during the task.

We're always well treated at Askham Court and today was no exception, with some water and Lindt chocolates to fuel us for the way home. Yum.

Massive well done to everyone for coming out in this weather! Next week we'll be doing some promotion for United in Hammersmith and Fulham's Winter Warmth campaign - a charity for which our very own Helen is a trustee :). Sign up here