Although the weather forecast had threatened with a storm we got very lucky and missed the showers and only had to contend with a chilly wind which we dealt with pretty swiftly by setting off at a good pace!

We welcomed back Neil after his first run last week. It was also great to have David back with us after being away in Bristol for what felt like aaaaaages!

Is was Lisa's first group run as a member and and it's going to be great to have her on board. Got chatting straight away and also had her documents checked so she'll be joining in with missions and coach runs soon! All whilst training for a marathon!!! Give her a cheer and show her some LOVE!

This evening we were helping out our ray of sunshine that is Abi, promote her FREE art festival for children through her amazing Arts2Educate organisation. The flyer is amongst the photos if you are free over the easter half term.

Our run took us through the beautiful Bournemouth Gardens, and in daylight, so whilst we were chatting and catching up we were also surrounded by lush greenery and the sound of the creek flowing through. Very idyllic!

Then we came up onto the main road and we branched off into two groups to tackle as many roads as possible. In and out of each we ran and risked our hands in some very sharp letter boxes...we are not fans of the letter boxes with the bristles...yes they keep the draft out maybe...but they also crease our flyers!

We managed to meet up and finish our roads at very similar times which made everything flow really well....almost like we'd planned it and done it before....

Our time was up and we had 30 minutes to get back to our base before they closed up for the night. Back through the gardens we returned, this time along the other side that has a gravel path and so we mixed up the terrain a little. Always good for the ankles.

Well done everyone for coming out on a risky evening! Fingers crossed Abi's event is magnificent!

This Saturday we are doing a litterpick near Hurn Forest. Sean saw a lot of rubbish along the roadside verges and we are going to do something about it. I will put something on the website for it. We will meet at the car park there and go for a run then litter pick as much as possible!

Also Claire is part of a research program into designing and app that will help monitor heart failure. The leaflet is in the photos, please get in touch with her if you or someone you know could help out.

See you all very soon!