Well that was by far the wettest GoodGym run we've had to date in Norwich, what a fun evening dodging puddles for 8.5km haha.

No new runners this week, I sure wouldn't have gone to my 1st session in that weather but we still had an epic turn out of 31 GoodSwymers willing to swim/run 8.5km to do an outdoor task of a litter pick at West Earlham Woods... are we mad?! I'd say just legendary and dedicated.

Bill volunteered as back runner and Hayley as photographer with Mel chipping in too. Not a great evening for trying to take photos but they got some gems.

Noel and the Friends of West Earlham Woods greeted us with litter pickers, bin bags and gloves and we grouped into at least 4's with a head torch in each group so we could actually see where we were going.

As usual, there was plenty of litter to collect and considering the conditions we did a fantastic job.

The rain kept getting heavier as the evening went on but a bit of moisture didn't harm anyone and then we set off for the long journey back.

Let's hope for less rain next week when we sort beer donations for Break.

Our 1st longer run for a while and we went to visit Noel and his team at Friends of West Earlham Woods, where there's always a whole lot of litter to collect. It was just over 4km each way.

Robert and David were on their 1st GoodGym outings so a big welcome to you both.

Well done to Tasha who was participating in her 25th good deed!

Elizabeth, Bill and Amy C shared back runner duties this week.

After a warm up (which was very much needed after the temperature had dropped a few degrees yesterday) we set off to embark on our journey to West Earlham. On arrival Noel was distributing out the litter pickers, gloves and bin bags and the team went off in groups into the deep, dark woods.

At these tasks we always have a bit of a competition as to who can find the most exciting item. Tonight some of the items included: a zimmer fram, an electric fan and a giant Xmas candy cane (which Liam posed with very nicely).

After 30 mins we regrouped with all the bags of litter and just as we were about to set off, Amy had realised she'd lost her phone in the deep, dark woods... but we are GoodGym so straight away we all went to follow her foot steps to retrieve the item and within 5 minutes, eagle-eyed Rachel spotted it (she must eat her carrots!).

Another great task with a great group of people.

Next week, ITV Anglia News will be filming us at Adat Yeshua.

... hopefully this will get shortlisted for 'Pun of the Month' hehe.

Considering we had a run of around 8.5km to conquer tonight and the fact it was bl00dy cold, I was very humbled to see 23 GoodGym faces appear to visit West Earlham Woods to do a litter pick.

We welcomed new runner Erica to the group - thanks Anna for bringing another newbie along.

The Emerson sisters - Catherine, Helen & Sarah then talked through their eventful Mission they did at the weekend. A few of us had been on a long run on Sunday before attempting (especially in my case!) to play the Cello at Bill & Katy's, it took me about 5 minutes just to hold the bow right... think I'll just stick to my running!

We warmed up inside the The Forum tonight and went through some gentle jogging routines, hip mobility exercises and squat jumps... then off to the task we went.

Noel greeted us there with litter pickers and large sacks (hehe). It was at this point we established that this was going to be no normal litter pick. By the end it felt like we'd just picked litter from a landfill site - there were wheels, tyres, rails, mattresses, curtain blinds, Tom's UFO and what Catherine found I don't even now how to try and describe it!

All in all a very satisfying litter pick.

We headed back to The Forum when halfway our back-runners missed the turning so added a little extra more to their trip back, apparently Calum can take the blame! Chloe was running her longest ever distance tonight as it is so was very thankful for the extra bit Calum ;-)

For those who didn't miss the turning, were then getting some interesting looks as I put them through some partner exercises on the Earlham ring road roundabout.

Great job yet again everyone, I just made it to the UEA in time to see Don Broco... I wish Tuesday could be a sleep day (get your little violins out)

Next week we have more painting at The Hamlet Charity.