On a overcast but warm(ish) Saturday morning two GoodGym Redbridge runners headed to Wanstead Community Allotments to give it some TLC and ran 5km in the process.

This was the first of two Saturday Starter sessions in January and a huge shout must go to Anja for joining the group for the first time. Sometimes the hardest thing is getting out the door but GG Redbridge is super supportive so if you’re holding off because you’re not sure you’ll be fast enough just come down and give it a go.

Redbridge Community Allotments have been a regular summer project for GG Redbridge and we have made great inroads in clearing the site over the last six months. The allotment is used by adults with learning difficulties and children and has an important role to play in education and health in the area. With an important event being held in just a few days time, it was down to the team to weed some of the pathways, put down some matting and makes it was safe for the young people visiting.

After 45 minutes of hard effort the work was complete and it was time to head to the streets for our usual 5km loop. Anja has been training hard over the winter an with some encouragement from Trainer James ran the 5km in an impressive 30 minutes

Another great task complete. There is so much to do in the area and we always need more runners to get fit and do good. For details of Monday’s task click here.