Dave and I spent a very warm hour tackling some of the weeds in Mr A's garden. Unfortunately, without a strimmer we weren't able to tackle the shoulder-height thistles and nettles. The ones we did manage to uproot definitley fought back, but reassured Mr A we could return once he's been able to access some heavier duty tools. Four bags of weeds were removed though, so we've made a good start!

Mr M needed a few things gathered and delivered. It was very nice to meet him and collect my shopping list.

After a spin around the shop I headed back with my bags and popped the chilled stuff in to the fridge. I then gave M the fisherman's friend packs to help start his throat soothing.

All together now:

Happy Birthday to us! Happy Birthday to us! Happy Birthday, GoodGym Portsmouth, Happy Birthday to us!

We had a fab hour out on the water, and were all appropriately prepared thanks to our kayak expert-in-residence, Yvonne. Dawn came out on the water with us, and was able to guide us to a secret seal hang out. After checking us out from afar, the cheeky seals kept popping up to say hello. Abby named some of our new friends - you might spot Simon and Garfunkel in our photos!

And the results are in!! In a stunning turn of events, we have four GoodGymers on the podium for the Golden Trainer Award - but no silver medal!

Joint third place, both finishing 23 seconds under their predicted time were Katie and Andy - nice one, guys!

And we also have JOINT WINNERS - with Judy and reigning champ Dave both coming in at 19 seconds faster than their predicted time. The trophy has gone home with Judy whilst I plan to fashion a second trophy for Dave. EPIC!

Looking back on previous years, this year's field were more accurate overall, with the biggest underestimating being just 91 seconds - we have had runners being 2.5 / 3 minutes out before, so super good work to everyone who took part. You certainly earned your Haribos.

After the celebrations were up, we were united with BRAND NEW GOODGYMER Sanat, who unfortunately missed the Golden Trainer due to poor postcode entry on the task... I'm very sorry, Sanat! In just over half an hour, we filled 4 bags of litter - with interesting finds including two socks (not a pair), a tie, some sunglasses and a dinosaur head!

We then added a bonus good deed by removing the protective polythene from some new hedgerow, as the leave were being flattened and restricted as the plants tried to grow. This did add another level of chaos as we tried to contain the polythene tubes.

The sea was cold, the sauna was hot and the cocktails were pokey. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVE!

What a lovely morning we had at the new Meon Valley Trail parkrun! Just a short stroll from Wickham Square, we joined the 460 runners, joggers and walkers for event number 4.

From our parkwalking position, Dave was able to snap a few photos as GoodGymers headed back along the out-and-back path.

It was also lovely to have a catch up at The Spotted Cow after - I did feel sorry for the very overworked barista coping with the epic post-parkrun crowds!