On Sunday morning, a team of GoodGym volunteers,Sooz, Rue, and Md helped make another fantastic London Fields Junior parkrun possible.

40 children took part in the 2 lapper, 2km run, bringing lots of enthusiasm, determination and smiles to the park. It was great to see six runners achieve new Personal Bests, but as always at junior parkrun, the biggest success was seeing children enjoying being active, building confidence and having fun.

We were especially pleased to welcome eight first-time visitors to London Fields Junior parkrun, including seven children completing their very first junior parkrun. There is something special about seeing children discover the joy of parkrun for the first time, supported by cheering volunteers and an encouraging community atmosphere.

A huge thank you goes to our GoodGym volunteers who marshalled the course, cheered runners on, helped keep everyone safe and brought plenty of energy and encouragement along the way. The difference a friendly smile, a high-five or a few words of support can make to a child taking part should never be underestimated.

Junior parkrun depends entirely on volunteers, and we were proud to be part of a wider volunteer team of 12 people who gave their time on a Sunday morning so local children and families could enjoy a free, fun and welcoming event.

One of the things we love most about supporting London Fields Junior parkrun is seeing the community come together. Children challenge themselves, families spend time outdoors, friendships grow, and volunteers play a small but important role in making it all happen.

Thanks to everyone who volunteered, ran, walked, cheered and supported the event. We are already looking forward to doing it all again next Sunday.

What a fantastic morning we had at London Fields, with an impressive 47 runners joining us for their weekly 2km adventure. It was wonderful to welcome 10 first timers and to see so many new faces returning, alongside familiar faces making a welcome comeback after the long summer break.

Before setting off, everyone threw themselves into an energetic warm-up expertly led by Sooz, getting minds and bodies ready for action. Then it was off through London Fields, with autumn already making its presence felt as runners charged through the first of the falling leaves.

There were some brilliant performances across the field, including an incredible 8 personal bests. A huge well done to everyone who took part, including our 2 unknown runners, who joined in all the fun and enthusiasm.

One of the most heartening parts of the morning came after the finish, when lots of children took the time to come over and say thank you to the volunteers. We really do like that. Junior parkrun is about much more than running; it is about community, kindness and encouragement, and those small gestures mean a great deal to everyone who helps make the event happen.

As ever, junior parkrun simply could not happen without volunteers like GG ers Hilary,Md, and Rue. The support of the local community, including GoodGym members, is a crucial part of the whole set-up. So if you ever find yourself wondering what to do on a Sunday morning, why not come and join us? And if, like Eva, you have plans for a leisurely breakfast with a friend who does not get up too early, you can always come and join us first!

See you next Sunday.

A GoodGym bonanza today with Hilary, Nick and Md all joining from Newham.

It was a quick setup by Sooz, Nick and regular Mas.

Sooz led the usual announcements including a quick passing mention of her birthday and announced muffins and flapjacks for the finishers!

Sarah heading to her space at the tree, and with almost more volunteers than runners, we were off.

16 youngsters made it across the line and although there was a slight hiccup with the first place finisher having taken somewhat of a shortcut all was soon fixed and complete for another week!

There are plenty of new youngsters coming down to this regular GoodGym x parkrun task at London Fields. Today's first place and first timer to London Fields clocked in an impressive 07:27 and it wasn't even his personal best!

A crowd of usual GoodGym suspects joined the ranks with Rue taking up the post of Run Director - with his trademark warm up routine slightly shortened for the hot weather. But the cries of "You're amazing" could still be heard across the Fields.

Sooz was trusted with Timekeeping and tokens - an easier role today with only 30 participants - and Sarah of course could be found under her tree.

Join us next week for more fun at the Fields!

A whole wave of first timers joined London Fields juniors today, alongside a regular bunch of trusty GoodGym volunteers.

Sarah took up her usual spot under Sarah's Tree™ and Sooz snapped up the fox's tail having missed out on tailwalker the previous week.

With Rue on timekeeping duties, the stage was set.

There were 15 young finishers today supported by GoodGym and local parkrun volunteers (and even some volunteers from further afield!).

All wrapped up within the hour and finishing with coffee and cake.

We were pleased to be joined by parkrun's event delivery director Helen this morning, along with her son, who had been staying nearby in Dalston, and so saw a Sunday morning parkrun volunteering opportunity at the Fields - she'd asked if she could lead the warm up and who were we to turn down such a request.

With marshals recruited from the parent group (including a couple of first timers...thank you), Rue on timekeeping duty and Hilary as Tailwalker, Run Director Nick did the safety briefing before handing over the stage to Helen to get our 24 runners (plus coaches and tail walker) fully warmed up.

It's fair to say she put them through their paces, but everyone joined in, following all the movements (including mimicking different varieties of beans...you had to be there) with much enthusiasm and excellent synchronisation.

With warm up complete, and a few still catching their breath, it was to the start and Rue counting down 3-2-1...and they were off for another two laps of the Fields in perfect running conditions, with Hilary ensuring no-one was left behind.

Another successful Sunday, great to have Helen join us along with all our other volunteers - same time, same place next week, but the warm up may be a little less energetic...