5 GoodGymmers ran 7 km to distribute Goodgym leaflets in the student area of Sheffield

With many of the regular group runners sending their apologies, the decision was made to make the final group run of 2016 an easily deliverable one. The decision was made to distribute leaflets in the centre of student living in Sheffield, Eccy Rd.

We had a quick brief with risks identified and made our way over to the terraced houses that back on to Ecclesall Road. There were a number of pedestrians who looked like our target audience, so they were duly handed some literature.

The task

We simply split each street in two and posted the leaflets in to houses, businesses and charity shops (hopefully the charity shops will have work for us in future).

Fitness session

We made our way to Endcliffe park did 90% efforts on a 100 metre slight uphill section. We used the downhill for recovery and repeated 5 times. This kind of session is so simple, but is really effective at developing the heart and lungs and allowing a fast recovery following efforts. Everyone did amazing.

We then headed back to base for stretching. We passed the Salvation Army building on the way back, so I popped in to introduce myself and give my details in case of any future tasks. It is a huge operation, so it would be great to get involved.

Once back at base we stretched the main muscle groups and headed to the pub around the corner for onion rings and lemonade. We had a chat about how GoodGym plans to expand across the UK and the mechanics of coach runs. We also discussed veganism, marathons, Netflix, French and Ryanair. The plan is to head here on the first Monday of each month, starting February. We will complete the group run, then head to the pub for some bonding.

Despite the low numbers due to Christmas, tonight was a great group run. A massive welcome to Beccy who got stuck in and settled in to the GoodGym Sheffield spirit instantly. You did brilliantly.

Our first group run after the break is on the 3rd Jan - A TUESDAY

Details of the next group run are here

GoodGym Sheffield is funded by Age Better in Sheffield in association with South Yorkshire Housing Association and the Big Lottery fund. Find out about the project here and sign up to visit an older person with GoodGym and end social isolation in Sheffield here

13 GoodGymmers ran 5 km to move and distribute wood chip at Heeley City Farm

A chilly, but dry evening greeted our team for our latest group run. We decided best not to hang around and use the run to our task as the warm up.

Warmed up by the time we arrived, the planning had gone like clockwork and the secret location of the garden tools was revealed. Unfortunately the task owner was unable to attend tonight, so alternative plans were made.

The task

It was very simple, but challenging. A huge pile of wood chip needed transporting from the road next to the farm and placing in the children's play area ready for the Christmas hoards expected at the farm. We quickly handed out shovels and barrows and got to work. The hill tried its best to ruin the morale of the team, but our super positive Goodgymers saw it as a brilliant training aid.

Fitness session

Once we had completely smashed the task it was time to use the hill for some shuttle runs. Last week we focused on strength, so this week we got the hearts and lungs working with some 90% - max efforts. What a great effort from everybody.

We then headed back to base for stretching and back slapping.

Great work gang!

Next week we are meeting for our final group run before Christmas followed by a few shandies in the pub around the corner. Sign up here

GoodGym Sheffield is funded by Age Better in Sheffield in association with South Yorkshire Housing Association and the Big Lottery fund. Find out about the project here and sign up to visit an older person with GoodGym and end social isolation in Sheffield here