What a gorgeous autumn morning to lend a hand at Morden parkrun! Two of our finest volunteers kicked things off bright and early with course setup, making sure the routes were clear and ready before switching gears to marshal and take on the all-important parkwalker role.

A special shoutout goes to Jon, who traded his usual running shoes for a volunteer vest for his very first time volunteering - a massive congratulations on an awesome debut! It was a brilliant, sunny start to the weekend, proving once again that helping out on the course is just as rewarding as crossing the finish line.

High-fives, high-vis, and decent weather made for a fantastic morning as our team stepped in to support Morden parkrun with their 100th event. We stayed busy across the course, directing runners from key marshalling posts while the funnel team managed the finish line.

Out on the course, two of our team took on pacing duties using the "Jeffing" run-walk method to guide participants at a steady, encouraging rhythm. These structured intervals provided the perfect low-impact comeback for one of our own squad, getting them back into the running groove right before half marathon training kicks in over the coming months.

Well done everyone!

With a decent turnout for the kids' event and a handful of adults lacing up to join in in the action, too. Our marshalling skills were put to the test as we identified the participants started both events together. Fortunately, this wasn't our first rodeoand directing the flow of runners and cheering everyone on kept the course safe and clear.

Before we knew it, both the kids' and adults' events were wrapped up and we made quick work of the pack-down, hauling all the equipment back to base in record time, and capped off the mission with a classic GoodGym photo finish. Thanks to the Morden Parkrun team for having us and well done to all involved.

With the core volunteer roster running dangerously low, GoodGym Merton stepped in to ensure Morden parkrun could safely go ahead, by boosting their numbers!

It was a gorgeous morning to be out in high-vis. Our pair of GG volunteers chipped in right from the start, helping with the early morning course set-up, taking on parkwalking duties, and doubling up at a key marshal spot to keep the runners cheered on and on course.

Thanks to a great team effort, everything ran like clockwork. A huge well done to the whole Morden parkrun team and everyone who took part! 👟🏃‍♂️🌳

A classic, damp British drizzle wasn't going to stop the dedicated, as this morning one GoodGymer took on the role of Park Walker, to provide a warm, encouraging presence along the course. Parkrun is for everyone - rain or shine. Well done!

​This wasn’t just any Saturday at Morden parkrun; history was in the making as the community gathered to celebrate the first-ever parkrun runner to reach the monumental 1,000 milestone. With record-breaking crowds anticipated, our mission as car park marshall(s) was clear: manage the influx, keep the peace, and ensure the event ran like clockwork.

​Thrown a curveball - blocked off spaces due to another event nearby and the responsibility was more slightly more challenging but we did our best and then joined the announcements and presentation, as well a squeezing in scanning a bunch of finishers before heading off. It was brilliant to be a part of the historical day.