We gathered at our regular Sunday spot in London Fields, where the puddles were deep and the enthusiasm was deeper! Our mission: to create a safe, joyful, and seamless junior parkrun for or young athletes and their families. Two first-timers joined the crowd, ready to begin their parkrun journey.

Our role was to be the supportive backbone of the event. The team moved with grace and adaptability to make the morning sparkle, so huge thanks are due - • To Sooz: For her incredible coordination, warmth, and skill in bringing new volunteers into the fold. • To Aimee: For being so willing to jump into any role with a smile and featuring her first visit to the London Fields Junior Parkrun. • To Sarah: For her steadfast and cheerful presence on the course. • To the New Volunteers: A huge welcome and thank you to the parents who joined our volunteer family today. You were amazing!

A successful morning! All 27 juniors crossed the finish line, muddy and triumphant. We celebrated two major milestones: Connor received his Ultra Marathon orange wristband (50 runs, although he has done 57 runs!), and Billy earned his Marathon green wristband (21 runs). We also noted many more runners nearing their own milestones—stay tuned for more celebrations!

Today's fitness was all about community endurance: standing tall in the drizzle, projecting cheerful voices, and thinking on our feet to keep the event flowing smoothly. It was a workout for the heart and the spirit.

With Good Deed Points off the charts! We helped turn a soggy field into a place of achievement and joy. We supported young runners, strengthened our volunteer team, and packed everything away with a sense of shared accomplishment.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a muddy, messy, and perfectly wonderful Sunday morning spent serving our community. Same time next week?

At the end of last week's run report (mostly about rain and mud), I'd (more in hope) mentioned that next week would see a return to blue skies...and so I clearly wasn't the only one delighted this morning to see the sun out and crisp-ish conditions underfoot, as we were joined by 54 enthusiastic runners (including 4 first timers) under the big tree this morning, and a full house of volunteers too...amazing what a bit of sunshine can do to the mood.

After Run Director Mas had led the warm up, and the handing out of milestone wristbands to those who'd achieved either half or full marathon status, it was a big crowd on the start line waiting for the off - timekeeper Rue kept them on their marks and then it was go, go, go for the pack, keeping GG regulars and Hi Viz heroes Hilary, Sooz and Nick to the left at all times. The sun (or a hearty breakfast) had clearly boosted a few, as we saw 7 PBs set, and a lot of rosy, mostly smiley, faces at the finish.

It'll be sunny and blue skies again next week - come and join us then for more Sunday fun at the Fields!

It was late November showers that greeted us this morning under the big tree, and as our hardy volunteer team appeared from all directions to discover that efficient Run Director Rue had already set out most of the course and checked it was "runnable", we stood in somewhat nervous anticipation as to whether any junior runners (and/or their coaches) would actually brave the conditions...

But at five to nine the first few enthusiasts started appearing, and before long we had a crowd, huddled in their rain jackets. Rue put a call out for additional volunteers and a few willing hands went up, so alongside local GoodGymmers Lucinda (timekeeping duty/scaring the Run Director) and Nick (first turn Marshall), we finally corralled 11 hi viz heroes...and in today's conditions they were just that.

A brief Hackney Haka warmup led by Rue and they were off - the going was soft to treacherous in places, so care had to be taken at the turns and the especially muddy parts, but great running by all 22 of today's participants, including 3 first timers, and everyone got round seemingly without a tumble and just a lot of muddy ankles as a souvenir. Amazingly there was even a PB.

Same time next week for more fun at the fields, come along if you can - hopefully we'll be back to glorious blue skies by then...

It was a record-breaking morning at London Fields parkrun this week, and the Good Gym crew were right at the heart of the action! We welcomed at least 2 brand-new parkrunners, 11 people smashed their Personal Bests, and at least 5 first-time tourists discovered our course.

A huge thank you to the fantastic volunteer crew: Good Gymers Hilary, Sarah, and Rue were ably assisted by DoE Hugo and some wonderfully dragooned parents, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Some special Good Gym shout outs starting with Sarah, who commanded the top side and held court at her eponymous marshalling tree and Hilary, who put in a true captain's innings by helping with set-up, timekeeping, and token sorting.

Despite the muddy and slippery conditions from recent rain and a carpet of leaves, our sure-footed juniors stormed around the course. It was a marvel to see so many younger participants moving so quickly!

This week's warm-up mantra set the tone: "Dream big, act now, never give up, because you are amazing!" And indeed, every runner and volunteer lived up to that message. You were all amazing!

Let's do it all again next week!

… and the sky is blue!

Hardly a grey cloud in sight at this morning’s London Fields junior parkrun.

Sooz, Rue and Sarah took to their regular posts supporting Jonny as today’s Run Director.

London Fields in its autumn glory provided the beautiful red and orange backdrop for a sunny November Sunday.

Jonny set up the event, briefed the runners and got them raring to go with a strong warm up.

Sooz then started the timing and they were off! Rue on turning point position meant plenty of encouragement as the kids steamed up the first 100m, and hurtled round the first corner; and then again as they came flying down the home straight.

Sarah on her favourite tree got the runners through the hardest part of the course, and before long everyone was gunning back towards Sooz at the finish.

With a broad team of volunteers, they helped 60 youngsters to achieve their Sunday Runday goals, and an incredible 14 personal best times!

Impressive stuff for a leafy day underfoot.

A spooktacular end to half term, with a team of 26 runners today - supported as ever by a small crowd of fabulous volunteers, steered by GoodGym!

Sooz took Run Director duties and Sarah headed to her usual tree 🌳

There were 2 milestones to celebrate - Ada with her ultra marathon (100km!) and Bobby with his first half marathon (22km). Fantastic achievements.

All 26 runners got round without a hitch and it was great to see some new volunteers stepping in to help.

Join us every Sunday for more GoodGym energy to help the young people of Hackney get their weekend exercise !