On a beautiful spring evening, a huge group of 23 runners lent a hand at at Liverpool's iconic Bombed Out Church.

After a very short downhill run, we were greeted by centre Director Ambrose. He gave us a short history lesson, bringing the space alive and reminding us why the building is so special and holds so many memories for the life and history of our city.

Soon we were put to work over various tasks, from moving heavy stones out of one area to clearing a section of the crypt then refilling it with other bits and bobs. At one point, a huge human chain was involved. At another point the team took an all hands of deck approach to moving the VERY heavy pews that we've come to know so well. Oh and there was even an impromtu weeding session. All in all, Ambrose was overwhelmed by how much was achieved in under 40 minutes. What a team!

It was awesome to welcome back Amy and Harriet who we haven't seen since December and Jan and Lyn who have been on hiatus all winter. We've missed you and it was fab to see you all again. Don't leave it so long next time :)

As well as some old faces, we were chuffed to welcome newbies Amber and Tim. Great work this week both of you. We hope you'll run with us again soon.

After the task we shuffled back up the hill then headed to the Met. Cathedral and tackled the 30+ steps on the concourse as many times as folks could manage within 5 minutes. This was followed by some quick strengthening and conditioning exercises.

Amazing work this week team - well done!

Don't forget that on Saturday there is a Community Mission and on Sunday everyone is welcome to join us after the Spring 10km at The Cali at 12pm.

Next week is a Bank Holiday, but we don't care! Good deeds still need doing, so find out more and sign-up here.

Our 17 Santas and elves put the merry into Merry Christmas, running 6km to help the Liverpool Irish Centre.

Christmas came early at GoodGym Liverpool. Our task was to hang decorations at Liverpool Irish Centre, a community hub that celebrates and promotes Irish culture in the city as well as supporting the large diaspora community here. Ahead of a decorating task, the team decorated themselves with Christmas hats, tinsel, fairy lights and jingle bells. What the people of Liverpool made of us as we ran down those main roads flashing and jingling, Father Christmas only knows! But we loved every minute of it.

After a 3km run, jingling all the way, we were met by Clodagh who led us to a huge pile of decorations as well as a box of chocolates and some jugs of water – what a treat! We were at the centre during their weekly Irish music lessons so were treated to an interesting soundtrack of flute, tin whistle and fiddles as we went about our festive business.

Everyone really got into the spirit of it, but the shout out goes to Karen (aka Madam Elf) and Sam (tinsel toes) for really going for it with the fancy dress. I never would have guessed it would be these two ;) And also a "nice one" and thank you to Pauline for Christmas tree hoodie and for brining extra accessories to share.

With the inside now glittering, we headed to the car park for a quick fitness session, otherwise known as a shooting star relay race. Then it was downhill as we jingled back to base. Thanks to Sophie for leading the team home while I enjoyed a rare chance to play backmarker.

Don’t forget that our official Christmas Jolly is on Sunday 16 December and you can sign-up here.

Next week we’ve a similar distance to run before heling out a youth centre with some painting and tidying. Christmas outfits not required, but festive spirit a must! Let me know if you’re coming.

Until then,

Happy running, Char

On a dark, dark night, somewhere in the North West of England, 9 brave runners covered 8km to help British Heart Foundation's electrical and furniture store.

Our noble nine put in a brilliant run last night, with some of the fastest clocked kilometers in GG Liverpool's history. We had a new task to visit, some 4km away from our Hope Street Hotel base. The whole team dug deep and the navigation was tip top (if I do say so myself!) so we make it there just after 7pm.

Greeted by store manager John and a nice warm indoor task, we were led through the British Heart Foundation furniture showroom and upstairs to a large and very full stockroom. Our task was to reorganise the room, moving mattresses then matching table and chairs together. While we are dreamy at shifting stuff quickly, the game of matching chairs to tables proved more time consuming. So we did our best to be as useful as possible in the short time we were there with the offer to return to finish the job ASAP.

Shout outs this week go to Karen for being a cheerful and reliable back-maker, and to Amy for braving the cold to return after numerous weeks away. Wear more layers Amy, we miss you! And of course to George for the title pun (again!).

With mattresses reorganised at the back of the room and having made a start on shifting the single tables and single chairs, we sadly had to leave. The run home, which was mostly downhill and had only a few traffic lights, was completed at GG Lpool record-breaking pace and I was super proud of the whole team.

Next week I'm still confirming things, due to a last minute change of plan. But rest-assured, you should sign-up to make the most of your Monday evening. Do good, get fit: SIGN-UP!

Until then, happy running, Char <3

Our fearless 13 ran an unexpected 6km, delivering leaflets to promote a community sports centre in Kensington.

Last night's run at times, felt like running through a battle zone as bangs and flashes startled us as we scurried down back streets. At other times, the sparkling rockets and shooting stars provided a distraction from thinking about our legs as we ran "up a hill" (aka, a very gentle slope!). Liverpool really went to town with the fireworks this Bonfire Night, making this week's run one to remember.

We dropped by Jubilee Sports Bank, a sports centre based in one of the most deprived areas of the city that offers affordable sports facilities, to pick up some leaflets detailing their autumn/winter programme. Our aim was to make as many people in the surrounding area aware of these facilities as possible.

This week's shout out goes to newbies Harriet and Michael who both got really stuck in, and both bravely ran without long sleeves!

For the task, the group was splint into 2 teams, making for a little competitive leafleting. Team Sophie emerged glorious, beating Team Mat 2-1. But everyone worked super hard, visiting around 200 doors in half an hour.

Don't tell central office, but we skipped tonight's fitness session in favour of sparklers! But then don't they say that a running club that sparkles together, stays together?!

It was all down hill back to base, as fireworks continued all around us. What a night!

Next week we've got an INDOOR TASK and it is a newbie/returner friendly run. So what are you waiting for, sign up here.