20 strong runners, including many tourists gathered at Wholefoods tonight to run to Lynde Care home. We had visits from Goodgym Croydon (Imogen), Goodgym Hounslow (Andy and Remy), GoodGym Kingston (Gary) , Goodgym Bristol (Richard)and Goodgym Newcastle (Emily). So lovely to see so many of you.

Great run tonight everyone! #Richmond #Goodgym pic.twitter.com/fuTIvnXLb1

— GoodGym Richmond (@GGRichmon) August 21, 2018

I was the luckiest out of the lot, as my fellow GoodGymers got together to celebrate my 100th good deed - there was a card, framed photos, balloons, cakes and even WINGS! thank you everyone I feel very blessed.

Tonight we had a 5.2km run (to be precise) but there were a few keen beans who sped off in front and took a longer route even though the task was only a stones throw away! Any excuse for a long run eh!

When we all finally arrived at Lynde our job was to carry bags of slate and create a feature in an area of the garden which included two bird baths. A few of us were asked to dig a hole for a new plant, weeding also got a look in during the task.

Don't be "slating" us #goodgym #richmond #volunteering #lyndecarehome pic.twitter.com/xMsYMJrnAQ

— GoodGym Richmond (@GGRichmon) August 21, 2018

Now it may sound like a lot to do but with so many keen runners we got those tasks done in minutes! So we were treated to a partner workout from Mark, because of course 'lunges give you wings!' We teamed up for some co-ordination challenges that would strengthen our running performance and technique which included squats, lunges, press ups and single leg deadlifts.

'Squats the matter with us' I hear you ask.....

Squats the matter with us!!! #circuits #richmond #goodgym #workout #running #volunteering pic.twitter.com/DgtT5Y07TV

— GoodGym Richmond (@GGRichmon) August 21, 2018

All that was left was for us to jog back to Wholefoods for a stretch and then for us to raise a glass to 100 deeds, birthdays, tourism and lots of good people.

Thanks everyone, happy running