100 Days of Action- Running Kit Swap Shop @ The Running Works! (RESCHEDULED!)

Keep your kit out of the landfill, and offer some spare runners to your fellow Goodgym crew!


Location
The Running Works
28-30 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DB
London, City of
Date and time
18:30 - 19:30
Friday, 26th of May 2023
Who this task will support
The Green Runners
THE GREEN RUNNER ETHOS We think every runner can be a Green Runner! You don’t need to be perfect, just keep improving by putting the planet first when making decisions. There are 4 key pillars to being a Green Runner: 1) How YOU Move 2) How YOU Kit-up 3) How YOU Eat 4) How YOU Speak Out

(Please note- rescheduled due to the Rail Strike on Friday 12th May)


Do you have sports kit that doesn't get used as much as it could?

Or would you prefer to keep your lovely nice running shoes ready for race day, and have a spare pair for Goodgym tasks?

(Part of the 100 Days of Action initiative with Goodgym- https://www.goodgym.org/stories/100-days-of-action)

Simon from Goodgym Islington will be hosting an evening for swapping or donating your used running kit for those who need it.

All items can be swapped with participants and sign ups, and anything left over can be taken home or offered to Jog On Recycling, an organisation dedicated to keeping sports kit out of landfill.

We prefer that the kit is in good condition where possible, and must be clean and washed.

Simon will be producing a post about how to effectively clean running shoes to extend their lifespan (especially after muddy Goodgym tasks).

Prior to the event, an email will be sent to all sign ups to enquire about what items they can offer to the swap.

We are looking for:

T-shirts, shorts, jumpers, jackets, coats, hats, caps, socks, shoes, boots, bags, vests, belts, tri-suits, cross country and track spikes etc.

Any unswapped kit can be taken home, or left in store to be donated to:

Pre-loved Sports CIC https://prelovedsports.org.uk/

or

Ringcross Community Centre clothing bank, Islington

Any questions, comment below or message Simon directly.


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Jorge Villegas
  • Linda
  • Giovanna
  • Harvey Gallagher
  • John Shirley
  • Simon Fitzmaurice

Discussion

Giovanna
Giovanna
Thursday May 4th, 2023 21:30

Hi Simon! Would it be ok to bring also yoga mats or better not? Thank you!

Simon Fitzmaurice
Simon Fitzmaurice
Friday May 5th, 2023 15:02

Hi Giovanna. Yes indeed. Yoga mats are fine!

Simon Fitzmaurice
Simon Fitzmaurice
Friday May 5th, 2023 15:02

More info about the event coming soon!

Giovanna
Giovanna
Sunday May 7th, 2023 09:43

Amazing thank you very much!

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Location
The Running Works
28-30 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DB
London, City of
Date and time
18:30 - 19:30
Friday, 26th of May 2023
Who this task will support
The Green Runners
THE GREEN RUNNER ETHOS We think every runner can be a Green Runner! You don’t need to be perfect, just keep improving by putting the planet first when making decisions. There are 4 key pillars to being a Green Runner: 1) How YOU Move 2) How YOU Kit-up 3) How YOU Eat 4) How YOU Speak Out
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

The Running Works
28-30 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DB
London, City of


Simon Fitzmaurice
Led by Simon Fitzmaurice

- Goodgym Islington AA - Likes long slow runs - Coach in Running Fitness - Avid screen printer


What to look out for

Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.

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