26 GoodGymers have supported EPIC Norfolk with 27 tasks.
Sunday 19th April
Written by Ian Gostling
Three GoodGymer's cheered on runners at the Norfolk marathon.
Becky, with her dog Emmy, marshaled and encouraged runners on one corner just after mile 20, whilst at one point nursing an unwell runner who later left in an ambulance. She was also joined by many family and excited children cheering on runners.
Meanwhile Jonathan and Susanna managed a busy water station just before mile 20, preparing and separating electrolyte drinks and water for each runner as well as tidying any cups or gel sachets left by runners along the route. Similar to Becky, they encountered a young unwell runner and provided him with water and food before he was attended by medics and taken away to the finish line by car. Many runners needed their own bottles refilled but needed assistance from GoodGym to fill them up due to fatigue so late in the race.
Managing water cups for runners became crucial as stock was low but fortunately the run director arrived to provide a few more to help.
Managing and redirecting locals unaware of the race in vehicles too was a challenge faced by the GoodGymer's at both Marshall points, however they were friendly and accommodating.
Friday 27th June 2025
Written by Elizabeth H
A steamy evening saw an EPIC north walsham 5K and Goodgymers Tasha & myself marshalling along with Steve
Friday 6th June 2025
Written by Liz Kerr
Fellow GoodGymmers Elizabeth, Tasha, Bill, Katy and I helped with marshalling the EPIC 5k in Aylsham, which had a fantastic turnout. The runners all passed by very quickly, including one of our own GoodGymmers, another Elizabeth.
Sunday 13th April 2025
Written by Elizabeth H
Laura & father-in-law, Susanna her mum & daughter, Tasha & I enjoyed a busy at water station 1 shift at the Norfolk Marathon & half marathon. After everyone had passed it was a litter pick clear up. What a glorious sunny morning. Taking the bottle lids off of 500 plus bottles did provide the only injury of the day a blister on my hand! laura was supporting Woody who was running today, we all gave an extra cheer to him as he passed as we busily gave out water!
Sunday 16th March 2025
Written by Elizabeth H
Marshalling at Blickling Spring Half Marathon. Beks Roisin & myself marshalling today . Early start as I’m on Registration, it was cool , then as everyone was at the start the heavens opened! Thankfully the weather improved. Our very own Woody was running today. Well done everyone
Sunday 10th November 2024
Written by Elizabeth H
Volunteering at the stunning Henham Park home to Latitude Festival & today Run Henham 10k - 1k and 5k A lovely marshal spot for the 10k race at the 2k & 8k mark so got to see everyone twice. afterwards I moved over to the other side of the field for the 1k junior race. After the tailwalker passed I ran to my car for a strip off of my top layer to make the start for running the 5K race.
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