9 runners painted at The Ideas Hub

Part 2 of painting at the ideas hub and we got into the task after a quick plank warm up. We painted all the panels we didn't manage to get to last week and added a second coat to a few more. Everything is looking very bright and white!

On a Roll-er

Really pleased with everyone's efforts especially newbie Kerri who was soon chatting with the group and painting like a pro.

life on the run

After we covered almost everything we could see white we cleaned up and set off on a nice steady running tour of Chelmsford. a loop round the bus and train station so we could get some blurry subway pics and on wards to the University before heading back.

Check the facebook page for news o the social and we still need ideas for races we can do together! see you next week!

12 Goodgymmers went to Hylands school farm to clear some used straw

This week we headed back to Hylands School farm, a firm favorite with the Goodgym Chelmsford Crew to help fill the skips with more farm waste. As the route took us through the park we stopped for exercises along the way to make sure we were fully warmed up for the task. Press ups, dips and wall sits were all easily dispatched before we took on the long "slope" up Waterhouse lane.

Despite a slight addition to the route we reached the farm raring to go and quickly got stuck into the task. Barrow after barrow were filled and loaded into the skips, and in no time the skips were too full for us to load any more. This did leave us a little time to confirm that the turkeys were still in residence and have a chat to some of the Goats and some new "Posh" Chickens.

Our excellent and speedy hard work also meant we were able to add a little Admirals park hill relay to proceedings on the way back.

A big shout out to Rachel and Joel who completed their first 10k last weekend and to Laura who joined us for the first time.

see you all next week!

13 Great Goodgym runners made the short trip to Our lady Immaculate School to dig their peace garden.

A bakers dozen 13 of us met at our usual 6.30 and warmed up a little in the ideas hub before a short and dynamic warm up. A great turn out despite temperatures dipping slightly! We set off to Our Lady Immaculate School where we were greeted by the caretaker Mr Gilbey, Head teacher Mrs Barningham and Gardener Becs who set out the task ahead.

Just Diggin' it The team set about digging the area in double quick time and the soil was soon loose and ready for some fertilizer to be dug in. We made short work of the 55 bags, spreading them across the garden area and digging them in so that planting can be completed before winter fully sets in. Big shout to Joe who disappeared behind the lights and worked hard with his head torch to clear the far corner, to Newbie Kris and to all those who had clean trainers before we started.

A "Quality" task As work was completed ahead of schedule, we were treated to tea and coffee and some Quality street (other chocolates are available) by our hosts, which went down very well with the team. Obviously as we had a little more time we put it to good use by heading the scenic route home!

Relays in a round about way As Michael had to head off early (thanks for coming even though you had other commitments!) that left 12 runners raring to go so we split into 3 groups of 4 and ran relays in central park from the subway round the roundabout and back. This left some "deliberately blurry in an artistic kind of way" photo's and some warm and tired runners after a close fought relay!

And relax A short jog back to the hub and we stretched and discussed up coming events such as the London goodgym social on friday, the Chelmsford Social next friday (horray!) and the Santa fun run (for farleys hospice) on the 4th December.

Looking forward to seeing you all next week for tree planting at Westlands Primary school sign up here!

Ken

12 runners went picking litter and getting fitter

Another warm (ish) Wednesday evening saw 12 runners meet at the ideas hub for another fun session. We welcomed newbie Charlotte and Amy managed to catch us on the run and join in for her first Goodgym session too.

Tonight's task was to pick litter from alongside the river all the way up to the Chelmer village underpass. After our warm up we set off and ran up to the wooden bridge. We had a 10 minute blast round the three bridges and cleared all the rubbish from around this area in no time.

We continued with clearing round the records office and up to the hump back bridge and all the way to the play ground. Best finds included a bin lid and two separate finds of half a scooter! Here we stopped for a short relay to make sure everyone was fully awake with the light beginning to fade. The relay was close and produced an epic finish!

One more short litter picking section and we set off for home stopping at the wooden bridge for one more relay blast. This saw the teams spread out a little more and Caroline brought her team home for the win, Leaving me trailing in her wake. Our twitter followers will already know of this victory!

A sociable jog back and a stretch completed this session and we are raring to go for next week. I am currently waiting for confirmation from 3 projects but we are either going back to school, to church or on a mission for someone who needs our help. I will update when possible, but sign up anyway!

See you next week for more Goodgym fitness fun, where we will see the return of exercise of the week!