9 runners met at the Wildcat Wilderness on the hottest weekend of the year, for the very first of a series of, fortnightly Good Gym x Wildcat missions!

After a quick introduction about this magical place to those who hadn't visited before, we were soon gathering up a range of tools to deal with the weeds and bramble in the orchard area. This area needs to be cleared to make way for a new outdoor classroom which will hopefully be built soon.

Physical distancing was no problem given that most volunteers chose to use weed-bashers - the perfect tool to ensure that 2-metre distancing rule!

Towards the end of the session it was tools down and tupperware up as we spent a few moments picking some of the wild blackberries that cover the site - a thank you from Maria to the Good Gym team. We look forward to sampling some of Kim's homemade jam at the next session!

14 runners ran 4km to help with some gardening.

It was an extremely chilly Wednesday evening, but that didn't stop new runner Ana joining us on an outdoor gardening task.

After formalities and the obvious 'Name, number and... favourite part of the week' (Sarah I don't knowhow you come up with a new favourite -fill gap here- every week) we quickly warmed up with a fun game of 'stuck in the mud'. Alex and Steve did what they do best and teamed up to pick everyone out, with a little help from fellow GG veteran Ben.

Off went down a slightly different route lead by Matt to The Christ Church Community Gardens where we were met by Kate. Everyone was quickly divided up into different jobs such as sanding benches, digging holes and chopping up branches. I think the most rewarding job was completed by Andy who get to pull out the kale, which we were told we could take home with us, so Andy did just that, after sharing the goods with fellow GoodGymers.

Quadrangle of fun

A quick jog back to the University, and you guessed it, it's TIME TRIAL WEEK!! Max effort was put in by all runners, sprinting 4 times around the Greenwich Quadrangle of fun. With a bit of time to spare, we finished with a little ab blaster, pairing up - sorry I was a rubbish partner Christian - to (k)nail a set of sit ups and planks. All washed down with a beer or two at the monthly social.

Huge effort as always guys, and remember, usual service resumes next week as Sarah will be back.

After what felt like one of the wettest days in January, the rain thankfully held off for our 15 dedicated runners. Good effort guys!! Luckily Chan came prepared for all eventualities with her umbrella hat and sunglasses just incase.

Firstly, as Sarah was away sunning herself in Thailand, and with Thai food being a very popular take-away choice, what better way to start the evening by getting everyone to think about their favourite take-away dish to get the tummy rumbling.

Quickly taking our minds off food(if only for a moment or two) we warmed up with a quick round of Indian file, running in circles with the person at the back sprinting to the front, hopefully no-one got too dizzy!

Slap dash down trafalgar road - trying not to take too much notice of allllll the take-aways on offer, we arrived at The Greenwich & Bexley Hospice Community Charity shop to be greeted by Jane and Lee. Just a bit of a general tidy up and clothes tagging was needed, so the team split into 3 groups, upstairs, downstairs and tagging. Very efficient and great work by all. Alex's hoovering was on point, what a transformation. Spick and span, almost ready to head back, but not before the essential 'grab your favourite item' shot and a bulk purchase of CDs by Andy.

Another dash straight down Trafalgar road, heading for the Cutty Sark, no one could imagine the treat that was in store for them in the fitness session. Splitting into 4 groups of; squats, tricep dips, step-ups and sprints around the boat, rotating around after the sprinters had completed 2 rounds of the ship. Incredible effort put in by all, and to think Sam was ready to head home after the charity shop and miss out on all that fun (or was it the Greenwich Goodies that kept you sweet?).

Well done everyone, really great input throughout the whole night, but fear not!! Normal business will resume next week as Sarah will be back to fill us in on her adventures, and maybe even her favourite eats. Now who's hungry?? Until next time! *Pun credit goes to Alex