First time at Hornfair, which is not in my local area but happen to be house-sitting nearby which gives me the opportunity to visit other parkruns.

It is so wonderful to see kids of all ages getting out and enjoying the fun of running, walking, and volunteering. The parkrun even had some foam hands for marshals to give some power-up hi-fives!

I don’t think it was a official fancy-dress parkrun but there were still lots of excellent outfits including a very fast and very enthusiastic skeleton, and a superhero who was Iron Man on top and Batman on bottom! Why choose one when you can be both! And why are grown up clothes so boring - i would like to be a dinosaur please!

After all of our young runners had completed two laps of the course, my marshalling duties were fulfilled but my heart remained happy long after I had left. ❤️

What better way to start a Sunday than by lending a hand (and a few cheers) at a junior parkrun? This morning, three GoodGymers stepped up to support the amazing team at Hornfair junior parkrun, joining forces with the brilliant regular volunteers and cheering on 26 energetic juniors at the start line.

We had: Peter, taking the lead as Run Director Marta keeping things on track as Number Checker, And me, proudly donning the Parkwalker vest – encouraging the little runners and making sure everyone stayed safe and motivated.

There’s something special about seeing young runners giving it their all – and being part of the team that cheers them on? Even better.

But today wasn’t just another feel-good Sunday… it was a milestone moment for me too – my 50th GoodGym good deed! Hoorah! 🥳

It feels like only yesterday I said “yes” to that first community mission. I never imagined how something as simple as giving a bit of time could give back so much in purpose, joy, and connection.

Sharing good deeds isn’t about boasting — it’s about inspiring. Leading by example shows that even small acts of kindness add up. If it encourages even one more person to get involved, then that’s a win. 🙌

Here’s to many more miles, smiles, and good deeds ahead. Thanks to everyone who’s encouraged me along the way – your support means the world. ❤️

P.S. You could say I’ve “run into” a pretty great community. 😉

• Cecilia 🍀

This weekend marked the 1st anniversary of the fantastic Hornfair Junior Parkrun, and five enthusiastic GoodGymers: Jenny, Khai, Julian, Marta and myself joined the celebrations by volunteering in a variety of roles. As always, it was a fun and rewarding morning supporting the local running community. To mark the special occasion, Race Director Sheralee proposed a unique twist: a fun run for adults around the same course usually reserved for the junior runners. What made it extra special? This time, the kids took over as marshals, cheering us on with boundless energy and encouragement. A delightful role reversal that brought plenty of smiles! We did good, had fun, and enjoyed the strong sense of camaraderie that defines this wonderful community event. And what’s a birthday celebration without a few treats? There were cakes, chocolates, and sweets galore—fuel for runners and volunteers alike, and a sweet way to top off the morning!

A big thank you to everyone at Hornfair Junior Parkrun for making it such a memorable morning. Happy 1st Anniversary, and here’s to many more!

Until next time! 👋🏼😃 - Cecilia 🍀

This morning three Bexley Goodgymers helped out at the Hornfair Junior Parkrun in Greenwich. It was a lovely sunny but cold morning. We eventually found the breifing point and got to our posts ready for the off! The children were all fantastic runners and put 100% effort in to finnish! Well done to everyone who participated!

Lots of young runners for us to cheer, marshal and barcode-scan at Hornfair junior parkrun today.

Plus tailwalking to add an extra couple of kilometres to our January Challenge distance.

And afterwards a warming coffee at The Old Cottage Tearoom in Charlton Park.

The perfect start to our 9th birthday .

Happy anniversary, GoodGym Greenwich!

‘Tis the season and a man with a whit(ish) beard and dressed in (some) red and some (distinctly unelvish) helpers set out to spread some Christmas cheer at Hornfair park in Charlton. We were met by volunteer Angus in the rose garden who had with him a number of spare bulbs that had been generously been donated to the friends group and which Good Gym were there to help plant. John, Khai and Julian got straight down to work and 40 minuityes later what had seemed like an infinite supply of bulbs were in the ground ready to spread some fresh joy in spring.

Thanks are once again due to Good Gym resident punster Khai for another (Christmas) cracker of a pun.