Tonight 10 runners (11 listed for Lynne!!) ran a mighty good distance up some long a windy hills to get from the start location of Grand Central to the fabulous venue of St Elizabeths church in Reddish.

The weather wasn't the kindest, so we had to ramp up the kind level and spread some Christmas cheer around the church.

Once we arrived looking windswept, we were greeted by the lovely Caroline who was quick to hand out the sweeping brushes and instructions!

Once armed with the brushes, dusters and cloths we were happy.

Jobs to be done were sweeping the floors, dusting a huge amount of windowsills and beautiful windows and more, we were in our element.

We cleaned to Christmas music like little elves, and like Santa himself I gave our little gifts of cups of tea and coffee and some chocolates. All was good.

If ever your in the area, I highly recommend having a visit to the church, it really is a spectacular building, with amazing stained glass windows, and the church itself has many events, from soul nights to fitness classes.

After we competed our task, off we went running back, up and down the hills and through the wind.

This was Goodgym Stockport last run of 2018, and WHAT a year its been, its the year we started, and its been amazing so far, not only have we improved our fitness levels individually, and helped the lives of our community, we have also made friends in one another, we’ve had socials and laughs and there is plenty to come in the New year………..we are planning on running both Manchester half marathons next year, and theres already some good tasks in the pipeline!

I would like to take this time to say THANK YOU, and I really mean it, its a pleasure to lead each and everyone of you, you are inspiring and wonderful people, and I cant wait to see what amazing things we get up to in the new year as a team.

Thank you for being part of it.

Until next year, happy running! Dont forget to kick back, relax and enjoy yourself and possibly add a few little runs over the festive period.

Merry christmas, you filthy animals,

LOVE LISA X X X