A fine weathered day led to a great turnout at GG! Leanne saw us all waiting and thought 'nah, those lot look too charming and fun' so went to join the walking crowd taking Laurie and the litter picking equipment with her. Martin arrived with his trombocinos which we all obviously identified on sight, and DJ Andy recreated his favourite 00's popstar moment. I gave the runners the choice of three distances and we settled on the middle one, Rich leading us out with such aplomb that Paul wondered when since his last task that we had started to hit it so hard! We paused our Endeavour at the Endeavour for comedy's sake.

The race was on against the sunset clock and we all worried about Ben when he took a tumble trying to do a heel click! Fortunately he was fine, must be something to do with the socks which Rob would be proud of.

We met up with the others and spied the womblers had already picked six bags! Still we have keen eyesight and a will to do good. As Heidi, Kate and I debated what art was (Banksy doesn't, GoodGym run report photos do) we got to work. As we got closer to the river and the new bridge, which looks lovely, we split into two groups. Drinks on Jess as she found £50 and Sallyann had already had those drinks with a pile of smirnoff bottles. Fay complained about having to take photos of the Hokey Cokey boat, but then leaped at the chance to photo me by a 'Fat earth dave.com' sign....funny that.

As twilight descended, Russell led us back to base for a 7km overall run - 1/3 of a great north run (entries now open!). Next week is painting the town red with our shirts and painting some benches so sign up!

Great turnout. Great group. Rogue task.

We arrived at the Old Factory excited for a long weekend upcoming and even more so for the return of Joel after a hiatus to welcome a new baby into the world. Andy actually made a great quip about Joel not coming since his first child, funny but harsh on the GG stalwart. We welcomed Elliot back from Portugal for his third run, Tina from a work crisis for her second run, and Nicole from a restaurant in Norwich which had a conveyor belt of cheese for her first run!

We jogged up to Broomfield allotment, with Joe taking immaculate photos of leaping goodgymers on route, eager to begin. We met Sallyann fresh off her starring social media role (see below) and Fay. However! Alas! Donna was no where to be found. (A case of crossed wires). So we got the four shortest GG'ers to pose by the tallest sunflowers we could find. Laurie was ecstatic to find out she towers over the national average by a solid half inch.

Fortunately the wonderful Pam stepped in to save the day and got us watering the plots for the older people at the allotments. I attempted my best Sir David Attenborough impression for Fay leading the watering can refilling in her usual role as head honcho. Pam not only saved the day but shared with us some of her tomatoes, showcased beautifully by Ben. Hopefully all the watering cans made it back to their various homes!

After we headed back to base we discussed the forgotten merits and benefits of the hovercraft, which Russell is trying to buy two of for Essex because....bants and such. Erin is abiding by the results of the GG poll and changing her DJ name to EK47 in tribute to Pistol Pete.

Next week we are off to Moulsham Mill to tidy their garden ahead of the garden party launch and this will be led by Angela, whose superb artistic photos can be spied in tonight's run report.

I jokingly said on the family chat that I'd come last at parkrun this morning. The title quote was courtesy of my Mother. Charming!

Anyway, 9 GoodGymers were volunteering this morning, plus two taking part! We gathered for a quick chinwag and to get our instructions before heading out to our tasks (and Russell made his way to the start line). Richard was delayed but caught up to the tail walkers. Unfortunately Eden had had a falling out with the bridge and grazed her knee so we raided the first aid kit for some plasters. She was a trooper and made it round the rest of the course.

Andy made sure to stop me en route to tell me the exciting news that he and Joe had drawn at pooh sticks. You heard it here first!

As we made our way back we collected Martin, Jess, Sallyann and Ben who had all done some excellent marshalling, before Rich did our official timekeeping to confirm I was, indeed, last.

Once we'd returned all our high viz etc and had a quick starter of some cake we went on to Spoons for a slap up brekkie. What a way to start the weekend!

Our group run this week will be at Beaulieu Community Centre. You can sign up here

Hope to see you there

Five GoodGymers were out and about bright and early on a Sunday morning to help the Jamboree clear down. After a lovely drive through the farmland we were tasked with helping clear out the Scout store ready for all the Jamboree equipment to be packed away. We chatted as we worked (obviously!). Andy and Fay discussed bad weather and over-priced burgers at festivals. Ben had an excellent tip about volunteering to get free entry. Richard had a result in acquiring some new towels.

Once the store was tidy we headed back to the ops hub for some drinks and delicious cake. Leanne had to rush off but the rest of us did another quick task collecting in the barriers around the car park before heading off home. Great work everyone.

Our group run this week will be a leaflet drop, hope to see you there.