Sunday morning arrived with that annual groan about losing an hour of sleep as the clocks swung forward, along with the grey joys of shoulder season -- but did that stop us GoodGymers? Absolutely not.

Five of us descended on Thamesmead for the 10k run organised by the Thamesmead Running Club, with a neat split between those earning their good deeds on the task front and those pummelling the pavement. A huge welcome to the event itself, which absolutely delivered on the turnout — over 100 runners lining up, huddled together for warmth (and probably moral support), which is a fantastic sight for any community race!

While there were a few niggles getting things underway, it gave our volunteers Iyabo and yours truly some extra time to look busy and important. Not all heroes wear capes, but hi-vis vests they certainly do, with Iyabo the real star at the drinks station, ensuring every passing runner got their swig without so much as breaking stride. Hydration is a love language, after all. 🚰

As for our three runners — Sarah, John and Khai -- they found their rhythm from the get go and represented GoodGym all the way round the course, with Khai smashing his first race with a cracker of a sprint finish! 10 kilometres of riverside running, a bit of cold air in the lungs, and the post-race snack pack -- what a satisfying feeling, a Sunday well spent.

Whether handing out cups or chasing a PB, GoodGymers certainly did their bit to make the community a little brighter (even on a grey Sunday morning).

See you at the next one! 👟💚