Chelmsford

Group run

It’s Andy, B*tch!

14 GoodGymers made their way 7.0km to help the Chelmsford Council in Chelmsford.

  • Kate
  • Laurie Glendinning
  • Rich Walker
  • David Chatterjee
  • Fay Downing
  • Leanne Body
  • Paul Fisk
  • Andy Holmes
  • Russell Dolton
  • Sallyann Jeffrey
  • Martin George
  • Benedict Dubois
  • Jess Fairman
  • Heidi Shubrook
 
Wednesday, 18th of September 2024
 
Led by David Chatterjee

A fine weathered day led to a great turnout at GG! Leanne saw us all waiting and thought 'nah, those lot look too charming and fun' so went to join the walking crowd taking Laurie and the litter picking equipment with her. Martin arrived with his trombocinos which we all obviously identified on sight, and DJ Andy recreated his favourite 00's popstar moment. I gave the runners the choice of three distances and we settled on the middle one, Rich leading us out with such aplomb that Paul wondered when since his last task that we had started to hit it so hard! We paused our Endeavour at the Endeavour for comedy's sake.

The race was on against the sunset clock and we all worried about Ben when he took a tumble trying to do a heel click! Fortunately he was fine, must be something to do with the socks which Rob would be proud of.

We met up with the others and spied the womblers had already picked six bags! Still we have keen eyesight and a will to do good. As Heidi, Kate and I debated what art was (Banksy doesn't, GoodGym run report photos do) we got to work. As we got closer to the river and the new bridge, which looks lovely, we split into two groups. Drinks on Jess as she found £50 and Sallyann had already had those drinks with a pile of smirnoff bottles. Fay complained about having to take photos of the Hokey Cokey boat, but then leaped at the chance to photo me by a 'Fat earth dave.com' sign....funny that.

As twilight descended, Russell led us back to base for a 7km overall run - 1/3 of a great north run (entries now open!). Next week is painting the town red with our shirts and painting some benches so sign up!

Report written by David Chatterjee


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David Chatterjee
Led by David Chatterjee

Terrible runner. But it's the thought that counts. Getting better!

GoodGymers helping out
  • Social media

    Share the session listing before the session and share the report afterwards

    • Fay Downing
    • Laurie Glendinning
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • Fay Downing
  • Walk Leaders

    Lead a walking group to the task

    • Leanne Body
    • Fay Downing
  • Back markers

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Andy Holmes
    • Laurie Glendinning

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