Yes, it is Sunday again and for GoodGym Woking members, it usually means volunteering for Woking junior parkrun. So, this morning found Adam, James and Anne meeting at the band stand in Woking park.

James was the run leader this week and he distributed the different positions to the volunteers as they arrived for their duties.

It left as if there were more adults than children this time, but it might be because I was the tail walker and they were hiding the line of 102 children when I took my position at the start? Amongst them 14 children were new to the 2 kms loop of Woking junior parkrun and 28 obtained a PB.

The sunny weather must have, somehow, helped the positive feel floating around the whole event.

Happy running to you all.

On a beautiful Sunday morning, waking a bit more tired then normal having lost an hour sleep, Junior Parkrun was ready to start. On heading to Woking park, lots of children were quickly heading to the park excited to be there for their Sunday morning exercise through the park.

I arrived and Goodgymers Wayne and Anne were there already and waiting. Wayne was taking the role of marshal by the park entrance and Anne was in charge of handing the tokens to the children as they passed the finish line.

As Rich, the run director was announcing the accolades accomplished by some of the runners, one stood out for this event. Ethan, a regular runner and someone that volunteers often had reached an amazing milestone in junior parkrun history, not only had he volunteered for parkrun a great number of times; this event was his 250 junior parkrun having started from the first junior parkrun in 2017. What an amazing achievement.

After we all applauded that great achievement, wishing all the mothers a happy mother's day. And once the warm up was finished and everyone headed to the start line. James quickly made his way there as his role was time keeper. The run started and everyone made it safely too the first marshal before circling around the cricket pitch. The sun was shining brightly by this point and the wind eased off, although still a bit chilly!

It wasn't long before the first lap was completed and the children running were fully spread around the course. My role was to ensure only children went through the finish line!

The first child crossed the line in under 8 minutes, a really impressive time. There was a little gap before more children came streaming through the finish line. In total 96 children completed the 2 lap course and so the cleanup started. And well done to Wayne and Anne as they headed to their next task. 👏🏾💪🏾

Woking Junior Park Run

Woking Junior Park Run returned this morning after last weeks Surrey 1/2 Marathon had taken over the park. It was great seeing the faces of the young runners who also took part last Sunday for the Kids Race showing off their medals 🥇

Wayne, Karen, Adam, & Caterina were out on the course as marshals cheering and encouraging the runners around the 2k course. Even though the sky's were gray it was great conditions to run 😊

In total this morning there were 131 runners with the fastest time an amazing 07:00. There were also 62 PB's greatrunning by everyone.

Adam, Alys, James, Katie, Wayne and Anne met in Woking Park on this warm Sunday morning.

It felt as if spring has definitively arrived. Even the 170 young runners had spring in their steps. The tail walker approached the finish line within 23 minutes! This was great for the GG members who were going straight after marshalling to another community mission to plant trees. (See Wayne’s report).

22 children ran in Woking for the first time, I am sure they will be back and, there were 48 PBs. It was great to see so many smiles and enthusiasm.

This week, you might want to join us for a training session on Wednesday or help cleaning the foodbank at the Light House or even do some gardening in West Byfleet on Saturday. All the information is on our website.

Happy running in the (nearly) spring!

Another Sunday morning, another junior parkrun!

Despite it being -1 outside, 126 children and their adults turned out to Woking park for their weekly run & walk.

The sun was shining though - bringing smiles to faces and making it feel like Spring is finally on its way!

Alys, Wayne, James & Adam all took on marshalling roles today. We loved cheering on all the children as they made their way around the park.

A massive congratulations to fellow volunteer Vicky for an incredible 500 volunteering stints at parkrun which she achieved this weekend! She got a big round of applause from the crowd, and a bunch of flowers from the director team.

We'll be there again next Sunday, why not sign up? Junior parkrun is cancelled at Woking on 16th March due to the Surrey Half taking place.

Junior Park Run

This morning was the last day of half term but there was still a great turn out of young runners 😄

Wayne, Nadia, & Caterina carried out various volunteering roles to help support and cheer on the runners around the 2k course.

It was great seeing Caterina who ran 2k to Woking Park,

This mornings run had 116 runners take part with the fastest time an amazing 07:21 with also 29 PB's fantastic running by everyone 🏃🏼‍♂️

Good luck to all the Woking GG Members who are taking part in races over the weekend. 😄