Everyone arrived perfectly on time, so after a quick photo opportunity, we set off in the sunshine to Chelmer Village.

We met Fay with a large quantity of expertly folded leaflets, for five local charities and set off down our first road to leaflet. Initially, we chatted about the quite large houses and spread out down the little turnings. As the leafletting went on, we kept finding ourselves in a confusing network of cul-de-sacs, before finding a main road, and then getting lost in more side roads again.

We firstly lost Joe and Sallyann down one side road, then Rich, Joe and Joel down another, followed by me, Erin, Rich, Joe and Joel down the last and longest maze of all. Seems like Joe was the main culprit for leading people astray (slightly alarming after me and Erin discovered a mutual fear of peril), and David, Andy and Richard were the only three who managed to stick to the main path.

After finding our way out, some of us went straight home, whilst Rich led the rest of the group back.

A couple of reminders:

We've got parkrun volunteering coming up on the 1st of July for those who signed up (still spaces for anyone who wants to volunteer), followed by breakfast for everyone who wants to join.

We're heading to the Chelmsford summer beer festival on Thursday 13th July, sign up and find the link to buy your entry ticket here

See you all soon

Laurie

12 GoodGymer's ran and walked to deliver leaflets for four local causes

We had a great mix of regulars, returners and a first timer for our second multiple leaflet delivery of the year. In particular, it was great to meet Erin for her first GoodGym session, welcome Doug back after a break, and Joe P for his third GoodGym of 2023.

Apart from Joel's surprisingly voluminous beard, the main news of the evening was Joe M's shock when I announced that it would be his 50th good deed, a brilliant achievement over the past 18-ish months. Excellent work Joe, can't wait to see your shiny black GoodGym t-shirt!

After jogging up to Chelmer Village, we saw the three familiar faces of Fay, Sallyann, and Roxy (in a nice new red GoodGym t shirt) ready with bags of leaflets to hand out.

We got off to a slightly concerning start, losing Martin for around 5 minutes in the first few roads, but he did reappear and confirmed that he had been quite lost. Rich continued to lead us around the maze like side roads whilst simultaneously discussing a fitness custard business venture with Joe M, and Richard kept running out of leaflets.

In total, we delivered leaflets to 400 houses, but no surprise with such a hardworking group, and I think the most people we've had since before 2020!

Well done and see you all soon,

Laurie

"Stay frosty, guys" once said the legend that is Muzzy Izzet.

And that's what we were on a glorious May evening about to embark on this Wednesday's run.

Tonight's task was to canvas some leaflets for Nightstop , Farleigh Hospice and Chelmsford Carnival. Fay had lovingly spent the afternoon turning them into convenient bundles making them easy for us to post. Thx Fay.

The usual chatty run through the city and park and we were in the westlands estate in no time with Fay there waiting with leaflets ready to be posted.

Splitting into 2 groups we made light work (again chatting as we posted) until all leaflets were distributed and then it was time to make our way back to base. Joe was unaware that Chelmsford had its very own miniature railway and we were more than happy to show him where the tracks lay.

Back to base, still in glorious sunshine we said our goodbyes for yet another job well done.

A big shout out to Jenny who is getting married this Friday, Have a great day Jenny and congratulations from us all at Goodgym.

Next week task will be a litter pick with the fabulous Laurie leading the way.

Thanks all for reading

Run Happy

Rich