19 runners ran 5k to help feed the homeless, sort clothing and provide some donation for Birmingham Mission Care Centre

Tonight we had loads of lovely newbies to GG Brum and Kevin's first return since the first ever GG Brum back nearly two years ago. A very warm welcome to Tom, Marija, Majid, Joy and Donato. Taz from Run Birmingham bringing a group of his runners along, it was great to have you with us and you have certainly inspired me for this weeks pun ;-)

The Birmingham Mission was our task destination tonight. We set off on our way, Liam doing the front marking duties and Rob the back. On arrival John welcomed us as usual, with half the group doing the serving/washing up and the other half sorting clothing with Maureen upstairs. We also had a few donations with Taz and Balal bringing some teabags and Kevin donating a Liam Gallagher style Parker.

hill of doom!

Once the task was done it was time for the ‘hill of doom’ yep it was hill sprints. Six minutes, sprinting up and easy back down. And what a great sight it was, everyone pushing themselves as hard as they could. Tom and Liam led the way. Taz showed great form powering up the hill with what was like a beacon of red light attached to his forehead. Smithy (nickname) put in a great effort as did Fiona, Annie and Leah. I’ve just mentioned a few, but you should all give yourself’s a massive pat on the back as you were all fantastic and it was great to see each and every one of you pushing each other on! Top stuff! A special mention to the first timer's as you were certainly thrown in at the 'deep end' with those hills, so give yourself an extra pat on the back :-)

Once that was done, the group had a picture, a selfie and a couple of minutes to get their collective breaths back before it was time to head back. Once back at our base, it was stretchy time and that was job done.

Next week we will be out doing good again, it would be great if you could join us sign up here.