Crisp conditions met our 54 intrepid junior runners this morning at the Fields, of which 10 were first timers to the course - perfect weather for the weekly 2km gallop, and seemingly no-one was caught out by the clock change either.

Helped by several "parent" volunteers willingly stepping up to don the hi-viz, and joined for the first time today by Hilary of GG Newham, alongside GG regulars Sooz (RD), Sarah (Tree Marshall) and Nick (Tail Walker), we were soon in good shape for the off. Timekeeper Jonathan had barely reached "1" before the eager pack were attempting to run him over, and soon spread around the edges of the course.

It was clear that a few had certainly had their Weetabix (other brands of biscuit shaped cereal are available) or just benefitted from the extra hour in bed, as the front runners had soon overtaken the tail walker, and were seen heading down the home straight not long after, with the first four all registering sub 9 minute times...7 PBs today amongst the participants was a great achievement, and even those towards the back of the field seemed to be (mostly) enjoying themselves under the blue skies and autumn sunshine.

Same again next week under the big tree - come along for inspiration, perspiration, motivation and the chance to wear some fetching hi-viz.

This weekend brought another fantastic event at London Fields, full of community spirit and great energy from start to finish.

We had a turnout of 58 runners, including at least seven first-timers — always a joy to welcome new faces to the parkrun family. We also had the added delight of a birthday celebration, which brought an extra energy to the morning.

Conditions were ideal — bright, dry and perfectly set for a strong run. The atmosphere was lifted even further by another enthusiastic round of the Hackney Haka, which is fast becoming a much-loved part of our warm-up ritual.

One of the highlights this week was the debut of our brand-new bunting, made entirely from recycled materials. Huge thanks to @ecobunting for turning it around so quickly and getting it to us in time — it added a lovely splash of colour and made the setup feel even more festive.

We were very fortunate once again to have the brilliant support of GoodGym volunteers Lucinda, Kareem, Rue, and Sarah. Their presence made a real difference — whether helping with setup, cheering runners on, or keeping the timing, tokens, and scanning smoothly. The encouragement and reliability of GoodGym volunteers continue to add something special to our parkrun community, and we are grateful for the time and energy you bring.

As John Muir once said, “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” That feels true here — each person’s contribution, however small it may seem, helps create the whole experience.

All in all, it was a morning full of connection, celebration and momentum — exactly what parkrun is all about. We are already looking forward to next week and to welcoming back familiar faces as well as new ones.

Thank you again to everyone who helped make it such a success — runners, volunteers and supporters alike.

What a morning at London Fields! A fresh but bright start set the tone for another brilliant event, and we were thrilled to welcome a record-breaking 65 juniors– our highest attendance to date! Thank you all for being part of it.

Amongst our runners, hoppers, and skippers, we had 17 first timers to London Fields parkrun, including 13 brand new parkrunners joining us for their very first event ever.

A huge welcome to you all – we hope this is just the beginning of your parkrun journey!

The conditions clearly suited many of you, with 14 personal bests recorded – well done to everyone who pushed for a new time.

This week’s event ran smoothly under the excellent stewardship of Mas, our ever-reliable Run Director. Not only did Mas lead the charge on the day, but he stayed behind afterward to make sure all the finish tokens were tidied, sorted, and available up to 100 – all in preparation for next week’s local school takeover. Huge thanks to Mas for going the extra mile behind the scenes.

Speaking of volunteers, GoodGymers Sarah and Rue gave their usual support out on the course. Sarah is so consistent that she now has her own eponymous marshal point – a true London Fields legend!

Some of our regulars were off tackling the Shoreditch 10K – we hope you all had a brilliant race and look forward to seeing you back in the park soon.

Next week’s shaping up to be another exciting event as students and staff from a local school will be taking over volunteering duties to support one of their teachers. It’s bound to be a good one, so spread the word, bring a friend, and don’t forget your barcode!

As always, a massive thank you to all our volunteers – we couldn’t do this without you.

See you next Sunday at London Fields!

What a glorious morning it was at London Fields junior parkrun this Sunday! With clear skies and warm sunshine, it couldn’t have been a better setting for our weekly 2k event – and the atmosphere matched the weather.

We were thrilled to welcome seven first-time runners to our community this week – a big well done to each of them for taking on the course! We hope they had a great time and we look forward to seeing them again soon. With nearly 50 juniors taking part overall, the field was alive with energy, determination, and plenty of high-fives.

The event got off to a smooth and spirited start thanks to @sooz, who led a lively warm-up and delivered the pre-run briefing with her usual cheer and clarity. She was also a key presence at the finish line, helping to make sure everyone had their barcodes scanned and finish tokens returned – an essential part of keeping the event running smoothly.

As always, the enthusiasm of our runners stood out, with big efforts, big smiles, and big finishes across the board. It’s especially heartening to see how the support from parents and carers continues to grow. The cheers around the course and at the finish line make a real difference to the runners – thank you for being such a positive part of the experience.

Of course, none of this would be possible without our amazing team of volunteers. Whether Good Gym regulars, or those becoming regulars, volunteer contributions invaluable. A special shout-out goes to Lynne and Kevin, who made their monthly journey down from Manchester and included volunteering with us here in the capital – it’s always such a pleasure to have visitors join us! As we head into the new school year and the autumn term, we are excited to keep the momentum going. If any Good Gymmers like you or someone you know would like to volunteer – even just once in a while – we would love to hear from you. No experience is needed, just a willingness to help and a smile! Thanks again to everyone who joined us today – runners, supporters, and volunteers alike. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we’ll see you next Sunday for another fantastic junior parkrun.