Yesterday morning started with a chilly -3 degrees (brrr!) but quickly warmed up to reveal a gorgeous sunny day—perfect for marshaling at Warwick Racecourse’s Park Run. I’m always amazed by how many people rise early on a Saturday and make their way to the racecourse for the 9 a.m. start, whether they’re running, jogging, strolling, or just chugging around the 5 km course. The Park Run volunteer community is such a friendly and welcoming bunch that it truly makes this Saturday morning ritual something special. And yesterday was no different.

It was an extra treat for me, though, as I had the chance to meet Alex and Sam from Warwick Council’s ‘Active Travel Team.’ They had a stand at the Run’s meeting point, chatting with people about the benefits of cycling and encouraging everyone to get out and about. Not only did they kindly look after my bike while I was marshaling, but I also received a lovely free gift from the team—a set of bike lights. On top of that, Alex gave my bike a quick check-up to make sure it was roadworthy. What a bonus!

It was fantastic to meet such a great team, and I hope 'Active Travel' and GoodGym are able to collaborate on some future events. Thanks again, guys!