GoodGymers from Barnsley, Sheffield and York gathered at an unsuspecting Rotherham parkrun for a run about and a social!

It was Grace and Rachel's first ever parkrun, they picked a good'un.

After the obligatory group pic (sadly missing Suze, who was navigationally challenged on her way over), and a good succinct briefing from the parkrun team, we were off.

Sheffield Trainer, Tom, shot off like a bullet. Hardly any of us noticed how much of the course was uphill on the first lap.. especially me and Kat who were busy gossiping about the Big Six races next year and who was doing what.

It's three laps at Rotherham, with each lap predominantly up and a lovely meandering descent as you run back around the past the finish line. Excellent cheering from the volunteers too every time.

Suze found us eventually but wasn't able to start unfortunately so she ran around with me on the final lap to keep me company.

There were some big successes too, parkrun PBs from Ash, Tim, Grace, Rachel and Connor - nice work everyone.

After the run, we took over the cafe, drank loads of tea, ate cake and had a nice chat with the results processor too. Next team parkrun will be in Leeds, sign up here