This morning, six wonderful GoodGymers joined the regular Hornfair Junior parkrun volunteer team to help make another event run smoothly. From cheering to guiding to keeping everything on track, everyone brought great energy and big smiles.

Another great Sunday morning spent supporting the juniors, the community, and each other. 🫶🏼

It’s Saturday once again which can only mean one thing… parkrun day! This morning, three awesome GoodGymers stepped up to help at our local Charlton parkrun, proving once again that volunteering is just as energising as running.

Marta kicked things off with the pre-event set-up, making sure everything was in place before the first footsteps arrived. Jenny embraced the role of parkwalker, encouraging everyone along the course with calm steps and bright spirits. And me? I was proudly stationed as one of the marshals, cheering, directing, and soaking in the atmosphere.

It was a foggy start—so foggy I couldn’t help but say, “What the fog?!” But despite the misty mood, the weather stayed dry and mild—perfect conditions for a parkrun adventure.

By the end, I could honestly say: what a great way to start my morning and my weekend.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering at parkrun, give it a try! There are loads of roles, all simple to learn and hugely rewarding. Whether you’re setting up the course, guiding runners, walking with participants, or cheering from a marshal point, everyone can get involved—and it’s highly recommended.

See you next Saturday for more miles, smiles. ~Cecilia D. 🍀

7 Goodgymers and two friends of Clean Up Charlton, including one of our local Councillors, met on a sunny morning in SE7 to make our streets a lot cleaner.

How much fun is litter-picking with friends? It CAN be lots of fun - we filled 4 bags of items for recycling and 12 bags in total, weaving our way around the roadworks in SE7. Well done to our smallest litter-picker - showing the Councillor how to deal with those plastic bottles and impressing him enough with the CAN-do attitude of GoodGym so that he joined our usual coffee session in M&S despite his busy day. Thanks to everyone for your hard work and your laughs!

*Check out the photos!

Two GoodGymers joined forces with the other dedicated parkrun volunteers to help support the junior parkrunners, ensuring their safety and making sure they had a fun, memorable experience.

The love and enthusiasm for junior parkrun continue to shine, no matter the weather! Despite the chilly morning, participants and volunteers alike were unstoppable, with sunshine greeting everyone as the event kicked off. It was truly heartwarming to see the dedication of siblings who came out to support each other. Not only were they cheered on by their parents, but they also came prepared with a positive attitude, ready to enjoy the event together.

One of the highlights was the warm-up session, which was led by some of the children themselves. It was a wonderful sight to see young participants confidently guiding the group and setting the tone for the event.

What truly captured the spirit of the day, though, was the way the younger siblings supported their older ones. It was so cute watching the little legs in their dresses racing alongside their older brothers and sisters, offering encouragement with every stride. It was clear that these young athletes are already learning the importance of teamwork and support at a very early age.

A special mention goes to two children who completed their 11th junior parkrun and earned their well-deserved wristbands. Congratulations on reaching that milestone.

It’s always a joy to be part of these events—so glad I came! What a fantastic way to kick off the day.

Until next time. Cecilia D 🍀

The Goodgymers have been out and about again this week, taking part in parkrun volunteering roles. Linda took the lead as Run Director, making sure everything ran smoothly and safely. Roles were well allocated, and I positioned myself near the café—joined by *Mimi. I was one of the marshals, cheering on the runners and great to spot some familiar faces out there — a few GoodGymers were running too! It was another fantastic morning for a run—blessed with sunshine, though it did turn a little nippy toward the end! All in all, what a great way to start my Saturday—being outdoors, giving back, and feeling part of the community.

Not tried parkrun volunteering yet? You should — it’s loads of fun and totally worth it!

Till next time, Cecilia