A year already? That has flown by with so many good deeds done, and kilometres run, that some of us lost count! 21 GG Yorkies met at Forty Five for a GoodGym York 1st birthday party. We were warmly welcomed by Louise, one of the original runners who met in the Premier Inn one cold, dark January evening in 2017.

Everyone brought food, and the bar was well stocked, so we were set for a evening of fun. Nick Griffin began by making a very moving speech, thanking our leader Egg for everything she has done for the people of York in the last year. He used words such as “motivational, indefatigable, inspirational” and there was a huge round of applause as he presented Egg with a beautiful photo album full of snaps from various group runs and missions, accompanied by some truly lovely words from the GG York members.

Paul A had been busy creating a quiz, and oh what a quiz it was. Our knowledge of GoodGym, York, Egg, parkrun and, obviously, fruit juice flavours, was really tested! Despite Lizzie, Nick, Leanne and Bev’s team having the advantage of being compiled of 4 GGers from the very beginning, and some insider knowledge, they were pipped to the post by the formidable Aron, Barbara, Mel and Jenna. Aron has obviously been stalking Egg’s Strava/parkrun data, whilst the others had incredible skills with anagrams.

What a lovely evening, with a lovely group of people. Here’s to the successful future of GoodGym York, and forging of fantastic friendships!!!