A fine weathered day led to a great turnout at GG! Leanne saw us all waiting and thought 'nah, those lot look too charming and fun' so went to join the walking crowd taking Laurie and the litter picking equipment with her. Martin arrived with his trombocinos which we all obviously identified on sight, and DJ Andy recreated his favourite 00's popstar moment. I gave the runners the choice of three distances and we settled on the middle one, Rich leading us out with such aplomb that Paul wondered when since his last task that we had started to hit it so hard! We paused our Endeavour at the Endeavour for comedy's sake.

The race was on against the sunset clock and we all worried about Ben when he took a tumble trying to do a heel click! Fortunately he was fine, must be something to do with the socks which Rob would be proud of.

We met up with the others and spied the womblers had already picked six bags! Still we have keen eyesight and a will to do good. As Heidi, Kate and I debated what art was (Banksy doesn't, GoodGym run report photos do) we got to work. As we got closer to the river and the new bridge, which looks lovely, we split into two groups. Drinks on Jess as she found £50 and Sallyann had already had those drinks with a pile of smirnoff bottles. Fay complained about having to take photos of the Hokey Cokey boat, but then leaped at the chance to photo me by a 'Fat earth dave.com' sign....funny that.

As twilight descended, Russell led us back to base for a 7km overall run - 1/3 of a great north run (entries now open!). Next week is painting the town red with our shirts and painting some benches so sign up!

Five GoodGymers were out and about bright and early on a Sunday morning to help the Jamboree clear down. After a lovely drive through the farmland we were tasked with helping clear out the Scout store ready for all the Jamboree equipment to be packed away. We chatted as we worked (obviously!). Andy and Fay discussed bad weather and over-priced burgers at festivals. Ben had an excellent tip about volunteering to get free entry. Richard had a result in acquiring some new towels.

Once the store was tidy we headed back to the ops hub for some drinks and delicious cake. Leanne had to rush off but the rest of us did another quick task collecting in the barriers around the car park before heading off home. Great work everyone.

Our group run this week will be a leaflet drop, hope to see you there.