25 or so GoodGym runners descended on the New Forest for a scenic weekend of running, cycling and cheering.

After arriving in Brockenhurst on Saturday afternoon, the first job was to find the perfect spot to set up camp. Luckily the helpful staff at Hollands Wood campsite helped us find somewhere well located for the race start in the morning, not to mention some friendly neighbourhood ponies!.

With our spot claimed, some of us set out for a gentle cycle ride in the forest around Brockenhust, getting a preview of some of race courses for the next day. Rain was forecast, but other than few showers we avoided the worst of it!

After a few post-cycle drinks (during which it really did start to rain – thank goodness we decided against a BBQ! – we headed off for dinner and then for a good (or not so good) night’s sleep in the campsite.

Race day!

We had runners in the 10k, half marathon and marathon, plus Aidan, Anna and Bunty on cheering duty. Everyone did really well, but special congratulations go to Alex, who smashed his first marathon in 3.43! Also Matt, who was doing the marathon on the back of his recent alpine ultra-marathon adventures, and probably deserves a rest.

Exhausted, everyone made their way home for a nice sit down and a cup of team. Hopefully see some of you in Oxford!

(More photos to come - also if I left you off the register then let me know!)

Did you know that the most decorated athlete in British athletics history, Sir Mo Farah, went to school in Hounslow? He joined Hounslow Athletics Club and represented the borough in the London Youth Games. 20 years later, we're meeting for our GoodGym run in Chiswick. Coincidence? There must be something in the water!

We had some great new faces last night - firstly a huge GoodGym welcome to the lovely Gemma, who joined us for her first run last night. Give her a cheer! Another massive pat on the back goes to Michael and Jade who both came along to see us from Ealing. Lovely to have you aboard, guys!

After a run down of the week's news, where we talked about the mission that still has two places left near Isleworth this coming Saturday, we made our way outside to do some nice warming up and have a quick talk about super powers before we left.

Tonight's task was a short run away, so with Adam leading the way, we set off for the lovely Strand-on-the-Green primary school. We arrived to find a little party going on, and dozens of kids on massive sugar highs darting about the place. Envious of their energy levels, we set about clearing the site of a overgrown car park. While Claudia and Natasha started weeding the borders, Jade, Michael, Adam and Gemma grabbed huge brushes and began sweeping the huge space. Meanwhile, Andy and Jo got to work digging up whole trees nearby, and in the process discovered all sorts of treasures including a rubber duck and glitter.

"It's a like a unicorn graveyard!" said Jo.

While we were a hub of industriousness, we had a GoodGym Hounslow first, when the staff brought us over a box of drinks including juice and...beer! At a school! It felt a bit naughty. But that didn't stop several of the group getting stuck in and having a jolly good time too. Well deserved, people.

Oi, teacher, leaf those kids alone!

After a quick rehydrate, we made our way back to Turnham Green in record time and ready to do a fitness session. And what a session it was. The challenge was leg circuits - eight stations, all focused on strengthening those legs. They were real toughies - high knees, tuck jumps, lunges, squat holds, hopping, mountain climbers, jump squats and ski jumps. Aside from the fact that I'm definitely going to need a rear view mirror in future, the exercises were tackled with real grit. Well done everyone!

Job done, all that was left was to race back to the Town Hall and to stretch out those aching muscles. Great work team - you not only helped out a local school and made your borough a better place, but you also smashed through a fitness session. Go you! Sign up for more fun next week right here.

PS thanks for the puns team, especially Adam who was on fire!