8 runners ran into the atmospheric moonlight of Colchester to help Emmaus.

I wooden reframe a thing, reflecting on another good year with GOODGYM!

This year has seen some wonderful moments. New members and established members getting on so well and helping so many organizations and people in the process. Missions have been done and coaches been run to. Olympics competed at, Romania visited, socials attended and carols sung.

The evening began with news. I would like to mention a man who loved garden birds, had traveled by sea to the middle east, spoke some Arabic and enjoyed a good moan! Goodgym helped him to sleep in darkness for his last days by putting blinds up and I hope he inspires Goodgym Colchester to reduce loneliness in our community. A reminder of how simple acts really help. Thanks Goodgym for setting this up.

Additional news was about the new Goodgym Colchester Trainer. ME! *Also Vanessa, who was fashionably late(ish)but so welcome, has hit the magic 5 0. *

So off we went to Emmaus with Michelle and Ian back-marking - warming up and stretching on the way. We met Jimmy at the Warehouse and he explained our task. A room full of framed pictures and mirrors. Picture this - a reflection of true community spirit.

We had to dump broken stuff in the skip and sort the rest into size and mirrors. Some classic Kandinsky amongst some less classic artwork. Each to their own but the creepy clowns, some girls with bonnets, some white horses frolicking in the midst of a waterfall and Bob found something that took his fancy too!

We had 35 minutes and we completed the whole task. Jimmy explained the impact we have made saying that they have two people working in the warehouse and it can be tough to complete essential tasks. The artwork can now be sorted and sold in shops. So pleased we can help EMMAUS.

For treat I surprised the runners with some bowling! Strikes and spares all over the place and looking fab under the UV lights.

See you at the Christmas dinner.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - HAPPY RUNNING!

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