DOING GOOD

10 Derby GG'ers delivered 250 leaflets across Darley Abbey to let local residents know about a coffee morning being hosted on the 2nd November to raise monies for Kathmandu (Nepal) hospital, specifically for the children's cancer ward. If you're free on Saturday the 2nd November between 10am & 2pm, pop along! There's always delicious cake & fun, Nepali treasures to be bought.

In true Himalaya spirit, we embraced the wind, rain & cold on last nights task proving that us Derby lot are indeed a hardy bunch worthy of Everest! Also, in true leafleting spirit we made our task a friendly-team competition, splitting into a Left & Right team & seeing who could collect the most gold coins by making it to the end of the road first, with all team members & all houses on their side of the street, flyered.

The Right Team Featuring: Salvo, Tracey, Jonny & Kathy

Gold Coins: 5

The Left Team Featuring: Emma, Rachael, Katherine , Helen & Julie

Gold Coins: 5

It's a draw folks!

I think we can agree that BadGym - who wasn't so bad - personally gets an extra coin for determination of delivering every last leaflet! And a BIG thanks to everyone for all of your fabulous efforts & here's to hoping that the fundraiser is a huge success!

WHILST GETTING FIT

And it wasn't an easy run! Also in true Himalaya spirit, there were plenty of hills to test our cardio fitness, including the aptly named Cardiac Hill - thanks for that brilliant insight Kathy!

We ran over 1km out from the Jurys Inn, through Darley Park while the evening was still light (including up Cardiac Hill!) & into the residential area of Darley Abbey. Once there, the hills did not stop. Up & down the huge drive ways, up & down hills & bumps, until all leaflets (or most!) were distributed. We then headed back to the Jurys Inn via Duffield Road where we managed to drop off the last few pesky flyers.

As it was a chilly evening, it was the perfect opportunity to slow things down with a dose of runners' yoga in the conference room at Jurys Inn. Not forgetting our team photos with props & scoffing a couple of boxes of Matchmakers first! We wiggled toes, located our hip flexors (ouchy) & a tree pose each to finish (only for the photo of course.)

What an evening!

The Stats

• TEN tree poses found

• Over FIVE km ran per GG'er (depending on driveway length)

• ONE mean Cardiac Hill tackled with gusto!

SPECIAL MENTIONS

Big welcome back to Julie who first came to GoodGym at Derby's launch. It was great to see you again!

Massive good luck to Katherine at the Leicester Marathon this weekend; we look forward to hearing all about it. You'll smash it!

Finally, well done to Salvo, Rachael& Emma for completing their fifth good deed with Good Gym! Your profile is now embellished with a new badge to show off with pride.

Got something coming up or some exciting news? Tell us about it in the comments!

COMING UP NEXT

Next Tuesday we're running about 5km - accurate measurement this time, promise - to support Transition 2 college. This will be our first time running to this area of Derby & takes us back to garden maintenance, something we're becoming experts at!

Whatsapp group; I've set up a chat so that we can share ideas for socials, ask each other questions about group runs or share any running worries / news you may have. If you'd like to join the group, email me!

Get out there, explore, have fun & ENJOY!