PINING FIR SPRINTS
15 GoodGymers made their way 8.0km to help their local community in Barnet.
- Tuesday, 17th of January 2017
- Led by Paul Salman
This week 16 fabulous GoodGym-ers ran over 7km to recycle discarded Christmas trees in North Finchley
This week we were joined by two GG newbies: Chris and Darren – give them both a cheer! We were also joined by cousins Maya and Preety who joined us for the starter session on Saturday.
After a quick warm up by the Phoenix we headed the 3km to the Civic Recycling Centre. I lead the pack, while Hazel was my trusty back-marker. We did a couple of run-backs on the way out, where the speedier runners zoomed off ahead to the next bus stop and back to the group.
Once we reached the recycling point we split into groups and ran off in search of discarded Christmas trees. The team did a splendid job, finding a total of four trees – one of which was was still in the net wrapping! Madness.
The group then split into groups for a sprint relay. Some very impressive speeds were hit during this section. Top marks all round!
After a few lengths of road, it was time to run back to base for some stretching and some biscuits. I brought some chocolate bourbons and Chris brought some chocolate chip cookies. Graham says he knows a bakery that does great biscuits, so that'll be next week's treat if we're lucky!
Well done to those of you who brought your docs along this week for DBS checks. You guys are amazing! Don't forget you can bring photo ID and proof of address (two of one and one of the other) along to any group run to get the ball rolling on getting mission verified.
We have a mega mission coming up on Saturday. It's all hands on deck for this one, so if you can make it, sign up here.
Don't forget about our Starter Session on the 28th at Sweettree farms. Sign up here
Well done to Damian for coming up with this week's run report headline. That deserves some applause (or cheers).
See you at next week's run
PS. Can we all please take a moment to appreciate that pop band photo!
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