Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Zoe Ahearne has done their first good deed with GoodGym.
Zoe is a now a fully fledged GoodGym runner. They've just run to do good for the first time. They are out there making amazing things happen and getting fit at the same time.
Wed 2nd Oct 2019 at 6:30pm
Crewe Report written by Nicola Marshall
23 Volunteers (including one slightly nervous Trainer) were super excited for the launch of GoodGym Crewe tonight!!
Runners & Walkers gathered at the (lovely & warm) Town Council offices in the Town Centre in anticipation of the very first run for GoodGym Crewe. We were extremely lucky to have the Mayor of Cheshire East, Barry Burkhill in attendance, along with Mayor of Crewe Town Council, Benn Minshall and Councillor Jill Rhodes. We really appreciate you taking the time to join us on this very special evening.
Wall of Honour
And We're Off We started the evening with a warm up on the green of the lovely Christchurch right next to our start location. Everyone had a laugh at Nicola's expense when she realised she couldn't work out which way was clockwise!! We then headed off to our task with John & Rich leading the walkers and Nicola & Ed leading and back marking the runners. We were blessed with wonderful weather and were lucky enough to see a beautiful sunset as we ran through the streets.
The task in hand was to clean up the front of Ruskin Community High School as well as the pavements along the road outside the school. With all hands to the pump, shovels and rakes at the ready, we cleared the moss, swept the leaves, unblocked the drains and picked litter. The greatest haul of all on the litter pick was a pair of trainers found by Jazz - we left those on the wall with the hope of sparing a student a stern telling off from his or her parents!!! Everyone did a sterling job and the team work and camaraderie was a delight to see. When it came to clearing away the rubbish, John pulled it out of the bag with his Spiderman impression ;-)
We finished the task with a short fitness session (counting in 3 different languages while we did - you're impressed, I can tell!) before we headed back to base for our cool down. I think it's fair to say that a great night was had by all.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone that has made GoodGym Crewe Possible. We are thrilled to be at the start of this incredible journey and look forward to many more successful and fun Group Runs.
Next Week We hope you can join us for next week's task when we will be working with the Lighthouse Centre sorting clothes for the homeless. Many hands make light work......
Have a great weekend everyone.
Nicola X
Thu 3rd Oct 2019 at 7:25am
Welcome GoodGym Crewe! Sounds like a great first run!
Thu 3rd Oct 2019 at 10:24am
What an amazing night, and it is just proof that when good people come together, incredible things can happen! Well done, Nicola!
Thu 3rd Oct 2019 at 11:28am
Fantastic first night for Crewe Goodgym. Lots of lovely people on board. Nicola, you did a fabulous job - well done!
Thu 3rd Oct 2019 at 4:51pm
An amazing night!! Only just starting to come down from the high!! I've got really good feelings about GoodGym Crewe! X
Fri 4th Oct 2019 at 10:17pm
Great night with amazing people.Will be back next week
Wed 2nd Oct 2019 at 6:30pm