This Thursday, Harvey and Maria joined Achilles for their usual run around Hyde Park. It was a very hot day, so not many runners attended. Only seven brave runners turned up despite the challenging conditions. Initially, Mark was a little worried that there would not be enough guides for all the runners. In the end, some of us had to guide the faster runners, which was quite a challenge for me. Maria ran with Brandon, who was very positive about my endurance. It was not easy to maintain a pace of under 6 minutes per kilometre for a 10 km run in temperatures exceeding 28°C, but I did not let him down. I also ran with Mark and Alinnette, who helped keep a steady pace for the group. It was a very enjoyable and chatty 10 km run, and the time passed quickly thanks to the great company. By the end, even one of the faster runners, Naqi, was envious of our lively group and wanted to join us, although he was a bit too fast for our pace. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and both Maria and Harvey are already looking forward to the next Achilles run.

Welcome to Michelle for your first community mission. Then usual suspects Ramón, Maria and Steph Ducat were here for some great Guide running. Sunny day with a little breeze at Paddington Rec Track

If I'm honest, I was a little bit nervous partaking in my first guided run. I didn't know what to expect. I am a PT and runner so I have plenty of energy and enthusiasm, but have never been a guide runner before. Everyone was so friendly and encouraging. I absolutely loved it

Typical British weather on our weekly guided run at Hyde park. The rain stopped and it was quite a pleasant evening for running. Good turnout once again. Today we were welcomed by loads of squirrels : wanting our snacks? Unfortunately we didnt have any for them but maybe next time.

To celebrate international running day @achillesinternationaluk entered 4 teams of 3 into @runthroughuk relay 5k race. 4 teams of 3 runners plus guides for the runners needing one. Each leg was 5km each. Charlotte guided Janice and Steph Ducat guided Charles on their 5km leg.

Thursday evening is Achilles UK evenings. Guides and VI runners meet then run together with different goals for the day, but also to socialise and have a good chat. Despite the typical British weather loads turned up for another great session in Hyde Park. Goodgymers present as usual.