Thanks to Jen for realising that I'd inadvertently created a run report title in my safety briefing.

13 hardy GoodGymers braved the weather (& the mad Pompey traffic issues) and got out in the cold for icy runs, walks and jogs. I would guess that most of us might have decided to do it another day if it wasn't for Monday Motivation.

Kudos to Judy who logged her kms round Gatwick. She might be going on holiday but she's still contributing to the challenge!

Well done everyone, next week it's a fully virtual Monday Motivation but feel free to use the social chat to find a buddy!

An urgent mission to move a bed turned into a logic problem to be solved instead. Andy was a late replacement for Dave after emails had gone MIA.

We moved various items that will be disposed of from the back room into the garden and then a sideboard and armchair from the front room into the back room. Mrs M now has space for her hospital bed to be set up and we will return to move that once collection has been arranged.

After a quick pit stop, nine Goodgymers headed to the kennels for our third task of the morning: to freshen up three tired benches. There was lively debate about the best way to flip a bench and why it was it best to leave the arms un-painted before attempting that. Big thanks to Helen for providing tea, biscuits and sweets but especially for introducing us to the gorgeous Ruby who showed off her ball skills and showered us with kisses - she even taught us the command 'scratch my bum!'

After parkrun we made our way along the tree line collecting litter.

A few stray golf balls were found and 2 bags filled.

As we went to put them in the bin we also found chairs and a mystery bag which turned out to be empty, in true GG style we upcycled this to carry our found recycling!

Great running and volunteering efforts at parkrun today!

We had Jen (timekeeper), Jane (scanner) and Dave (tokens) representing GG in the Funnel Squad, whilst Andy kept runners in check as a marshal whilst Sammy successfully managed to keep up with another very nippy parkwalker!

Well done to today's runners, Sinéad, Wilson and Nene - hope you logged your kms for the January Challenge!