The Oxford View Cones are designated by the Oxford Preservation Trust. Years ago one of our GoodGymers, Tim Lund, devised a mixed terrain loop around them all. The route starts in Binsey, Tim's childhood home, then does a full circuit of the city taking in Boars Hill, Rose Hill, Marston, Elsfield, Wolvercote, and back to Binsey nearly 24 miles later.

2 years ago we ran the loop knowing that Tim had received a terminal diagnosis and that he was keen to see his route adopted by runners and walkers. Tim died in 2023, so this time we ran it in his memory.

Lots of GoodGymers joined for different sections of the run, making it a lovely communal day out. It's a fabulous run which Tim left us, and many of us can imagine revisiting parts of it on shorter runs in future.

Thank you Tim, for leaving behind something that's still bringing joy to people and pups.

Kieran led the first timers brief Trev led the warm up Zoe made sure noone was left behind Poppy (the dog) waiting patiently (mostly!)

lots of kids and their parents had much fun running around florence park

see you next time!

Last night we went WEST out of our normal East Oxford/Marston stamping ground. We know there are some litter hot spots on and around the Botley Road, and the challenge is to time our litter picks there when the undergrowth is not too dense but the river isn't in flood.

Our clean up crew divided into 2 teams with one heading towards the grot spots along the river, and the other heading to Oatlands Recreation Ground. Some exceptional litter finds were uncovered, from items of clothing to car registration plates, a fire extinguisher, cuddly emoji star, an Unidentified Netty Object (is it a hammock? Is it a fishing net?), but no papier maché spear this time.

Snacks were had to celebrate Bethan's 21st-and-a-bit birthday, and then we scattered into the night feeling just a little bit smug and virtuous for our clean up efforts.

Lovely to have a GG tourist join us from Southampton tonight. Good to meet you Ellie!

University Parks parkrun turned 2 today!!

A few goodgymers marked the occasion with a run, obeying the triple funnel rules and retiring for coffee and buns afterwards.

Congratulations to Oliver on his very first parkrun and welcome to Goodgym Martin!! We hope to see you again very soon.

Ticking another letter off the parkrun alphabet, 5 Goodgymers went to Evesham for a lovely trot along the river.

Obviously we also had coffee and cake, discussed the glory of Hotel Chocolat velvetisers and eyed the charity shops - one for a separate trip!

Thank you to Anna for the photos and finish line cheering!

Four festive Goodgymers and Poppy the dog had a very pleasant jog around Blenheim Palace park followed by coffee and snacks.

The world was put to rights and occasionally the wind helped us up various slopes!