107 children took to the local cycle track this Sunday but no bikes were in sight. The route doubles as a 2km course for Odd Down Junior Parkrun and the tiny runners were there to get a personal best, start the day right, improve their fitness or just simply run for fun. Every single one of them gave their all and some of their parents joined in to support them and give a family feel to the event.

Mary and I were among 19 volunteers on the day to help things go smoothly. Our job as marshals was to keep an eye out for anyone in difficulties along the course - we were issued with whistles just in case - but also to cheer on the youngsters. Giant foam hands were deployed full time for high fives alongside many words of encouragement. It’s amazing how the prospect of hitting a marshal’s hand can give you a real turn of speed.

We noticed that one or two of the fastest children were absent and realised they were now too old for juniors - let’s hope they find a future in athletics and have been inspired by their Odd Down experience.

There are still plenty of familiar faces to look out for next time - with those foam hands at the ready.

While the rest of Bath was tucking into their Easter Eggs we three GoodGymers were donning our bunny ears and getting ready to marshal at junior Parkrun. Actually it was way too windy for bunny ears but the sentiment was there.

We walked most of the course at Odd Down Sports Ground to get into our respective positions and then were in full cheer mode as the young Parkrunners made their way round the 2km required. It’s amazing to see the children speed up to give you a hi five and give an extra burst of energy with an encouraging word from Mary, Tanya or myself.

There were only 65 participants this week - probably because of the clash with Easter - but what they lacked in numbers they made up in enthusiasm. We’ll be back for more of that in two months time.

Three GoodGymers came to cheer on the Junior Parkrunners on what looked like a rather wet and misty Sunday in Odd Down.

It soon brightened up and drizzle turned to mizzle for the 92 young athletes taking on the 2k circuit along with the marshals, including Mary Caudle, Tanya Lock and myself.

We supported those taking part with high fives, claps and words of encouragement. It must have worked because at least one person finished the course in less than six minutes.

We’re already looking forward to the next in two months time - why don’t you join us?

It was a pretty grim Sunday morning in December and competition from Bath Christmas Market and added traffic no doubt contributed to a lower turnout for Junior Parkrun at Odd Down sports ground.

That didn’t stop 50 4 to 14-year-olds giving their all as they pounded round the 2km track.

Mary and I were there to act as marshals and cheer on the children - and occasional parents. We donned hi-vis and giant red foam hands, which did their duty in dishing out hi-fives along the way. Catching them red-handed, so to speak!

Everyone got round safely - the fastest did it in just 6 minutes and 50 seconds.

It is always a privilege to be a part of parkrun which does so much to get young people enthusiastic about running.

It's amazing to support a venture that encourages children to get fit and active. This Sunday, 122 of them took on the 2km circuit and won. Bath Junior Parkrun seems to get more popular every week. What's even more amazing is that one of the young runners was called... Dash! Congratulations on your personal best, Dash!

In a first for me, Meyrick and I took on the task of tail walkers, encouraging the participants from the rear and making sure no one was left behind. Actually it was tough to keep up! I was particularly proud of my dragon tail, while Meyrick sported a feisty fox number.

Tanya rocked the role of marshal with a brand new giant hand for hi-fiving the hardy sprinters. She says it stood up to the job and you've got to hand it to her.

GoodGym is all about getting fit while doing good. I feel this week fulfilled the brief - and everyone seemed to have a fun time too.

Once again it was a privilege to marshal for the junior parkrun at Odd Down in Bath. Handing out high fives to the young runners who pounded the cycle circuit full of enthusiasm, determination and pride.

The 2k route is quite a challenge to small legs but this lot aren’t quitters. Neither was GoodGym Bath’s Tanya who not only made her way up the hill to lend a hand but then headed into town for a yoga session. Exhausting.

83 children took part this week - many of them with parents in tow. I suspect there will be even more next month when the holidays are over.

We’re back at Odd Down Sports Ground in October - GoodGym has four spaces for marshals. Why not join us?