Ben Dickson


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Ben Dickson went on a group run

Tue 24th Jul 2018 at 5:45pm

Amble, Ramble and clear the Bramble

Leicester Report written by David Snutch

There was just something about this run that made it extra special - thats how it felt to me anyway.

It was a good trek, Saffron Acres is by no means near, and with the mercury touching 30 degrees we had to be cautious - as Frank said "Its just not cooling down is it?"

Jim led. A sensible shady route at a sensible pace with plenty of regroups.

A welcome late sign up was Carlos. We learned that not only did he run a splendid sub 22 minute pace at our ParkRun event on Saturday but on Sunday he did his first ever Half Ironman. Approx 2k swim 85k bike and 20k run - just wow - and still enough energy to come and do some good work for the community - youre a star Carlos.

At the Acres we were met by Task Force Mel. Trusty shopping trolley in hand with tools and....... wait for it drinks and cakes - yes cakes - nom nom nom!!

I wish to point out here this was all her own idea - she told me she had bought the stuff and who was I to argue - great idea and everyone everyone availed themselves. Most welcome and re energised us for the task.

Simply put it was to clear as much bramble as possible and thats what we did. It almost seemed like no one wanted to leave. The before and after shots tell the story, huge difference and huge pile of removed bramble, I am sure the task owners will be impressed.

A hot night but such a lovely place to be. We were late packing up but I didnt want to spoil the fun. We sat on the bench, chatted, drank more juice and polished off ALL of the cakes before setting off for a steady jog back to base.

In the interests of Health & Safety we dispensed with anything more strenuous than a gentle jog figuring that another 2.5 miles in stifling heat was exercise enough - if the aim of GoodGym is to arrive back at the end of a group run "slightly sweaty" we certainly hit the mark.

I am immensely proud of the group, so willing to get stuck in and make a difference - Thanks Team.

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Ben Dickson
Ben Dickson logged a 50 kilometres run. 😎

Wednesday 11th July 2018

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Ben Dickson logged a 50 kilometres run.

Ben has gone ULTRA! They have decided that a marathon is not their limit, and have taken their first steps into ultra distance running.

Ben Dickson
Ben Dickson run their first marathon: 26.2 Miles. 🥇

Wednesday 11th July 2018

Paula Radcliffe

Paula Radcliffe

Ben Dickson run their first marathon: 26.2 Miles.

Ben has run their first marathon. This means dedicated training, consistent effort and a lot of support. There's always some pain, always some stress, and always some questioning of what life is all about when your take on something as hard as a Marathon. Your support has has helped make this possible, now the hard work is over, give Ben a pat on the back.

Ben Dickson
Ben Dickson signed up to a group run.

Tue 31st Jul 2018 at 5:45pm

Cleaning the kitchen

Making it safe and hygienic for food prep.

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Ben Dickson
Ben Dickson signed up to a group run.

Tue 24th Jul 2018 at 5:45pm

Garden work

Assisting the project

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Ben Dickson
Ben Dickson signed up to a group run.

Tue 17th Jul 2018 at 5:45pm

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