There are 7500 reasons to help Colchester Foodbank...yes that is right Colchester Foodbank fed nearly 7500 people last year.

Thirteen intrepid Goodgymers braved the drizzle and puddles and made a real splash at the Foodbank. Amongst the runners tonight was marathon hero Andy freshish from his Stour Valley exploits in 22 plus degrees. There was also exciting news about the upcoming East of England Co-op and Jox Cox Foundation runs. Additionally we invited everyone to support the Goodgym runners at Boxted and Nayland 10k's that are coming up soon.

The route to the Foodbank takes in the town's wildlife with serene cygnets, crazy Coots, slimey slugs and strawberry snails! Dan and Alex back-marked with supreme confidence and authority and we arrived safely to meet Mike. The task was to clean some neglected areas underneath tables in the warehouse and under the sofa's in the waiting area. We achieved this goal and mopped and swept around the shelving too. It is amazing how stylish you lot make cleaning look. The waiting room was vacuumed and the toilets mopped with finesse and exemplary technique. So snazzy.

Mike was kind enough to give us an update on the future of the Foodbank and their goal of course is not to exist! Currently they need more long life juice, they are raising money towards their own premises and are getting more space to accept increased donations.

After the group photos we warmed up in the slightly heavier drizzle (some call it rain) and ran to Lower Castle Park to do some shuttle runs with high-knees, bum-flicks and a sprint thrown in. Under the shelter of the trees we did some strength and stretching before saying well done to each other and heading off for home.

I feel re-freshed how about you?