On Tuesday night, 15 GoodGym Coventry runners gathered to say a fond farewel to Hanna who has been a member of GoodGym Coventry since May and has been a massive part of our group. We will miss you on your return to Nigeria.

5 of the group set off on a mission (including Deb and her fab ear muffs) which left the rest of us to head off on the group run to Radford Family Centre. When we arrived there we swiftly got on with our task of clearing all the leaf debris, weeding and tidying the area and before long the area was spotless. Some inventive devices were used to collect leaves and prevent further rain collecting in barrels.

After the task, a set of shorter and long hill reps were attacked with gusto from all of the GoodGym team and we picked up the mission runners and headed back to Drapers to stretch and say our goodbyes .

There is a Community Mission tomorrow and Saturday too if you are interested. If not, see you Tuesday!

All the best Natalie for your move and Merry Christmas too.

On a unseasonably warm evening, 13 GoodGym runners headed to the canal to clear the rubbish. As a treat, we headed to bridge 4 first and headed back to bridge 3. This was a good decision as there was plenty of litter, clothing, cans and handbags to be found. Not to be outdone by Allan's hi-vis, Laura showed off her new face paints (I can't think of a better word, sorry). As we had a mixed walking and running groups at certain points we completed squats and lunges to regroup. We then ran to the cathedral to complete some relay sprints. It is Alan's birthday on Friday, so Happy Birthday Alan.Thanks again for a lovely evening, Liz x

A great evening for some more painting as 16 GoodGym Coventry Runners and it was great to welcome Iona headed again to Foleshill Community Centre to support Feeding Coventry.

Flanked by fireworks displays on either side, we ran to the Community Centre. Alan's feet guided us up the stairs- thanks Alan. Eagerly, all members armed themselves with brushes and 'appropriate' footwear and set to with the task. Walls, furniture and bathrooms were painted tonight.

The task is almost finished and looks awesome. We look forward to seeing Ellie again next Tuesday and again for a Community Mission on the 30th November - sign up here

Have a lovely week, Liz x

Tonight saw 5 new GoodGym runners join the Coventry Group Kellie, Rebecca,Cîsu Saul and Kellie. It was great to see 19 runners at Drapers tonight. It was great to see some faces that we haven't seen for a few weeks too.

As we had been promised some refreshments and from experience, we knew that we were not good running back post food so we completed our hill sprints on the way out to the task. when we arrived, we were greeted by Ellie and split in to two groups, the large wall painting group and the shelving sanding and painting group. Without hesitation the two groups formed and attacked the tasks, as this was week 1 we knew that we would be back to complete the task next week. Samosas were consumed, wood sanded,walls painted and chatter rang through the building.

We will be back next week, thanks Ellie. see you all next week. Liz x

This evening, 10 GoodGym runners and a walker welcomed Muntasir on his first run with GoodGym Coventry.

The run was one of our longest for a while but allowed us chance to chat and catch up with recent going-ons as we made our way through the busy streets to the 'Carriers of Hope' Warehouse where we met the lovely and sparkly Emma. We also met Jackie who was walking to the venue.

As Christmas is approaching, we helped sort some donations to their new locations in the warehouse. Many Moses Baskets were moved along with bedding, mattresses and crates ready for the Christmas prep.

On our way back to Drapers, we took part in some Fartlek- Speedplay reps to keep our legs practising moving faster especially as they were a little tired.

All in all a good evening's work. See you all next week, Liz x

Well Autumn has definitely arrived. Golden leaves, fresh evening temperatures, autumnal breezes and darker nights were definitely here. 14 GoodGym Coventry runners headed out to the canal for a litter pick. The paths and banks felt definitely like they were being looked after by the users :) A lot of metal was collected from the bank and bottles and wrappers from the paths and nearby water's edge. There was a lovely team feel tonight and it was great to see such camaraderie and chatter as everyone set to the task. This continued as we they set too on our hill reps by the cathedral. Every runner focused on form and trying to beat their distance and fellow runners on the hill reps. The canal was also being used tonight by some kayaks which was lovely to see. Have a great week all and see you next week. Liz x