13 GG Yorkies (and a GG Bristolian) ran 6 kilometres to help out at Greenfields Garden.

9 of these lovely folk had already been on our Bank Holiday bonus mission for a double good deed but we welcomed the lovely Paul again because he had joined us all the way from GoodGym Bristol, and deserves lots of cheers!

With Mrs Kermeron as our back marker, we set off in the evening sun towards Greenfields Garden, where we were met by Sarah. Sarah's first challenge for us was to unlock the container which housed all the tools for our task. New member Darren, was first on the scene and went with pure strength before realising a whole locked padlock was still in situ.

After the container was unlocked, our challenge was to: * pull up all the grass which had grown over lining sheets around a section of raised beds * cover the cleared area with woodchip * move a pile of compost bags to the opposite corner of the garden * shift the remaining woodchip to a new location

All in 25 minutes!

We had an energetic crew tonight and the bags were hauled across the gardens in double quick time. We had some hardcore double-carries and even some of our more competitive members racing each other in bag carrying battles!

Meanwhile, the grass pulling team were working their way across the area. Some patches of grass came up easier than others..

This grass is like velcro! - Al, GG Yorkie

I granted the team a FIVE MINUTE TIME EXTENSION instead of a set of lunges as the grass pulling was a challenge. As patches of the liner were cleared of grass, the woodchip digging began. It started gently at first but with the time ticking away it gradually became a bit more frantic.

Dig FAST.. but safe.. - Egg, GG York Trainer

Amidst fears of spade-related injury in the melee, we switched to the handful method, which was surprisingly quicker and more effective. Nick was loving it so much that he was enthusiastically chucking handfuls of woodchip all over the place even when there wasn't a wheelbarrow around to fill.

With ten minutes left, we had three 'barrow pushers running back and forth at a startling pace and woodchip flying everywhere. It was in people's shoes, hair and in one case, cleavage!

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief with the job finished, and we just had a little bit of time to spare before the run back to base so we fitted it some wide jumping squats, lunge kicks and the amazing partner wall-sit challenge.

We ran 3km run back along the Orbital route with a teeny balance challenge for the lead pack (where I nearly fell in a bush but Rachel saved me) en route.

I'll leave you with Paul's three-word summary of his time at GoodGym York!

Sunny, smiley and BRILLIANT!

Don't forget it's a short one next week so suitable for ALL levels, sign up HERE

p.s. thanks Leanne for being puntastic!

Wow Wow Wowzer !

Where do I start with reporting tonight's task,run and all round GG feelgood vibe . It was such an all round happy one.

There are so many people to mention tonight ,but wait! I'm forgetting my manners ! GG Worthing was delighted to welcome Steph from GG HQ who was on a day trip to Worthing to meet with our nominated charity Guildcare in the pursuit of helping lonely and isolated old people locally.

Can we all give Belinda a massive GG CHEER who achieved a PB at park run Worthing on Saturday. A great example of how Park Run and GG work so well in partnership together.

Also a special mention to Duncan and Beth who were new members this week . Team red !

This evening we met with our friends John from The Conservation Volunteers and park ranger Keith to embark on path sweeping of Beach House Grounds to help ensure they are ready for the bowls season together with the eagerly pursued green flag award. Brand new brooms meant magical powers with sweeping.

We then headed down for an idyllic beach run with a setting sun , lowtide , rising moon and horses. Ed was on photo duty and so nice to have Elisa back after her week off for Birthday celebrations.

Steph has now messaged GG central requesting a transfer to Sunny Worthing ! Yay !!!

We finished with a sprint training fitness session on the stones and another idyllic saunder back for stretches on the breakwaters at Splashpoint.

A clean sweep with Goodgym good clean fun!

Thanks everyone . you guys rock :)

A select team of GG Worthing runners headed to part 2 of our weeding task at Windsor Lawns this evening.

An especially warm welcome to Helena from neighbouring Brighton. It was so good to welcome you to GG Worthing and please accept a big GG cheer from us all for your energy and contribution (plus cycling home afterwards)

After a friendly and informative welcome from local park ranger Duncan we set about doing our best to make Windsor beds look welcoming again.

After 4 weeks of GG tasks it never ceases to amaze me just how much we can achieve in such short a time with a such a small but determined work force. To all my team tonight please accept a huge JG GG pat on the back ( This is even bigger than a GG cheer ! )

After reluctantly leaving our task we then headed on a steady and scenic run through 2 parks to stop and bask in reflected glory of our GG Worthing debut task all agreed we need to return again soon to visit our friends of Victoria Park. After a cracking lamp post interval (and cone ) training session along a misty sea front we finished the evening with some squat and lunge drills. Special mention to Gill for her dedication and great progressive ideas, Beth for week on week fighting Southern Rail to get to the session , Belinda for her total dedication and evolving fitness and Ed for his energy and smiles in the last 2 weeks . Thanks guys and girls you totally rock ! After just 4 short weeks how I love Monday evenings.

To all look out for exciting task force event / social coming your way soon

Wow ! We totally raked it in tonight !

Sunshine , sunset, smashing out good deeds with a hoe and saying a swift hello to Sammy swan

A small but determined group of GoodGym Worthing runners set off on a glorious spring evening in Sunny Worthing.

We arrived at Windsor Lawns to be met by the team from The Conservation Volunteers and we set about our task with great gusto and enthusiasm and fun banter.

The transformation from scruffy weeds to slick soil had to be seen to be believed! Check out the photos to see the achievements.

We then had a beautiful 4 mile run along the seafront around Brooklands lake where we stopped for photo opportunities. Big cheer to new runner and photographer Ed for leading on the photos. We finished off we a fun fitness session at the outdoor gym at Windsor lawns . We waved a goodbye to Tess who was visiting from Brighton and really hope we will see you again soon. Also a special mention to Martin who was under the weather today and couldn't make it today. We missed you !