For our first GoodGym Group Run of 2024, after what feels like endless rain, we were really pleased to have 15 in the group for our final leaf clearing session at St John's Church Hall this season.

It was also Richard's 50th good deed, what a great way to start the year!

Due to the number of runners, I threatened a fitness session in case of lots of standing around at the task. Stephen found us an additional task inside the church hall, so whilst most of the group cleared leaves, the rest went inside to cut and stick film to the glass of the new doors. Angela, Joe, Leanne and Fay expertly measured, cut, and stuck the film, showing that we can also complete slightly more complicated tasks! This additional task meant that fitness was narrowly avoided, but it will return!

Multiple bins were filled with leaves as usual, with Jenny, Joel, Martin and Sallyann getting on without making any trouble, Erin telling tales of new year's eve induced amnesia, and Cowboy Ben gleefully yee-hawing whilst jumping into a bin of leaves.

Unsurprisingly, Andy and Rich's relationship seems to have become complicated; they're uncontrollable when together and must make sure everyone knows it.

Before parting ways, we posed for a final photo on a bench in the church hall - spot the naughty children!

As long as the weather's ok, we'll see you for running and volunteering at parkrun on Saturday!

Laurie