It was a short and sweet task this evening as we dropped a further 100 leaflets to show support for our four legged friends at Guide Dogs NE. They’re on the hunt for some new foster pawrents to help look after all the good boys and girls they work with.

We were raring to go on what is the first GoodGym of Spring and it was a calm evening for the task. Paul led the runners while Aimee and I met at the task, just next to Recyke Y Bike in Byker. We made short work of the leaflet delivery- just 20 mins and the job was done. This area is a busy community with loads of houses and perfect for this type of task. Carrie mentioned what a great task leafleting would be for a beginner as it’s a laid back way of getting your steps in and makes a big difference.

So with that in mind there’s a few more leaflet tasks coming up- the third Guide Dogs leaflet drop being this coming Wednesday in Gosforth with Louise.

We finished off with a classic GoodGym workout- hill technique and sprints. Everyone worked so hard at this and it was so good to see everyone encouraging each other too.

We get asked to do a lot of random stuff at GoodGym Newcastle but after five years its rare that there is a true "first" and we got one tonight!

We love to help our friends at Stepney Bank Stables who kindly loan us the use of their facilities and allow us to store our stuff every week. Tonight to help them prepare for a big renovation job at the working stables, we'd been asked to come and measure each of the stables ahead of the big overhaul. Thankfully in freezing cold rain, this task was under cover and we were even joined by horsey friends Polly and Maestro.

This required steady hands, careful precision and excellent handwriting and this team was just the ticket. Stables expertly measured, forms filled in and horses patted before trotting back to the main building.

We finished off tonight with some Pilates exercises timed by my bleepy timer then some deep breathing exercises to set us up for a good week.

Stepney Bank Stables could do with some support. If you can spare anything at all, please donate to their JustGiving page.