On a wet and miserable autumn night, eight of Goodgym's hardiest runners met to do good in the Borough and ran between 6km and 8km in process.

If last week's run was biblical, this was more of Tempest in a Teapot. The rain always threatened but never became harder than drizzle. Far from ideal for outside deeds but GG Redbridge are made of tough stuff and the enthusiasm for running and making things better was high.

With Julia returning to the group for the second time (well done Julia) and Momoko welcomed back before her return to Japan, the squad were soon filling up buckets with hot soapy water and off down the road in the direction of Barnados Charity Shop.

Keeping the windows sparkling clean is a never ending task for high street charity shops and can become a significant expense during the course of a year. As such, we aim to get out on to our high street every six to eight weeks and do what we do best - get hot and sweaty and do if for them.

Task done and tools deposited, the squad headed up the road towards Redbridge roundabout and the site of the evening's run based work out. Using the coloured walkway/cycleway between two underpasses, the team ran for 20 minutes alternating between easy and hard efforts. Cruise intervals can be a fantastic way of building aerobic endurance and with the weather being poor, the runner is always moving.

A short jog back to base and some easy stretching signalled the end of festivities for this week. Well done to all those that came and braved the weather. You are all legends.

SAVE THE DATE. It's a bit early to use the C word but before diaries get booked up, we are going to hold the Goodgym Redbridge Christmas Party on Monday 2 December - after the run and task. I will book a space in The George. All welcome and encouraged. Spread the word.