Fourteen keen goodgym runners ran to help Martin primary school with improving a school woodland path. It was a good number that gathered, despite a spate of last minute injuries brought on by eating mince pies.(You have been warned!) We warmed up with some synchronised arm and leg movements, commonly known as jogging on the spot, and discussed looking forward to the festive period.(It's still not too late to come to the Goodgym Barnet Christmas meal and or drinks on the 13th December see link) We set off on the short distance to the school, stopping to do some paired exercises and then setting off again when the group had reformed. Upon reaching the festive school we met with Tristan who explained our task. Using wheel barrows, bags, shovels and rakes, we had to transport and spread a large pile of wood chip onto the schools main woodland path. This kept it useable for the children and staff through the wet and wintery weather. The schools woodland play and educational area is a really important asset for the school and provides an ideal environment to learn about nature. It even has its own composing toilet which sparked the curiosity of some goodgym runners.(who seemed to be sitting down on the job!…see photo) Once we had completed the task we had time to do a circuit set of exercises including bench dips, squats, sprints and skips, all to the latest sounds( well the last thirty years anyway!) We had a free run back to the Phoenix cinema for a warm down and the now habit forming biscuit!

Thanks for coming, keeping it social, fun and doing some good. Much appreciated!

Please note We have 3 mission referrals awaiting help from Barnet runners. Christmas Party link