The Ace Of Rakes
4 GoodGymers made their way 7km to help the Old Alleynian Rugby in Southwark.
- Wednesday, 18th of August 2021
- Led by Hayley Williams
This week’s task involved gardening and a little rugby coach ‘card game’ training. So expect a whole pack of puns. The venue was Old Alleynians. One of London’s finest rugby clubs. Three of us ran at a gentle pace from old spike roastery in Peckham rye to dulwich. Just to get our hearts going. There, we meet Southwark task king Sam, and host Ian. When he suggested we complete a whole series of randomised squats, sit ups, planks and so on based on repetitions with reps based on a pack of cards, we thought he must be a joker. About half an hour of Kenny Rogers themed HIIT later we were almost ready to jack in fitness altogether. The resistance band run was literally the ace up his sleeve for punishment. And so, we moved on to the main event. Clearing weeds from an entrance area. We all got busy with the shears and rakes, Ian leading the charge. Paulin and Hayley insisted on dragging the huge bags of waste across two rugby pitches. Like composting queens. Then it was a gentle 3k run back to Peckham rye common for Hayley’s yoga influenced warm down. I was even persuaded to run a further 2k home. More of a shuffle by that stage. Stamina? We’ve got it in spades. See you next task, Goodgymmers. You’re all absolute diamonds.
Report written by Liam
Discuss this report
Led by Hayley Williams
Southwark Area Activator. Regular runner, having a great time and strengthening the GoodGym community.
GoodGymers helping out
-
Report Writer
Be in charge of writing the session report
Share the love
Join us on the next run
Group Run: Community Gardening at Thorlands
Wednesday 18:30 - 20:30
Led by
Southwark runner
Old Spike Roastery
Become a member
with an optional monthly donation
- Run, walk, or cycle to help older people
- Access sessions across the country
- Claim your GoodGym t-shirt
Need help with a community project?
If you're a community organisation and have a physical task then we'd like to help.
Request a task
Love the puns! 😂
sign in to add a comment