It was another record-breaking week at GoodGym Liverpool with 23 versatile runners doing heavy lifting and delicate lantern making at the Bombed Out Church.

GoodGym Liverpool has developed a fab working relationship with the city's iconic cultural destination the Bombed Out Church. With a skeleton staff but an enormous building to care for, the team at the church really has their hands full. Luckily we visit regularly to help carry some of the weight - literally!

In late November we visited the site and lifted 6 enormously heavy pews out of the church ahead of their winter wonderland set-up. Now in January, the pews needed moving back in. Lots of strong people jumped into action, with the pews needing at least 6 people carrying each in order to distribute the huge weight.

Meanwhile, the rest of the team went down to the crypt and began lifting big plastic drums out into the main part of the church. They were starting the set-up for the city's upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. Liverpool has the oldest Chinese community in Europe and New Years celebrations are taken seriously here, with the Bombed Out Church as a focal point.

With more heavy lifting going on outside, the team in the crypt began putting together Chinese lanterns (in GoodGym red) in their hundreds. Our own Chinese team member Yan was pretty excited about this task - check out her smiling with the lanterns in the photos.

It was great to welcome five newbies this week. Well done Rowan, Effie, Alison, Katerina and Holly - you did great and you're welcome to run with us anytime.

A HUGE congratulations, well done and thank you to Pauline who became the first GG Liverpool runner to make it to 50 good deeds over the weekend. Can't wait to see her rocking her black t-shirt soon.

January Challenge update: After tonight, we've clocked 58 good deeds and gone into first place on our leader board. But our closest rivals GoodGym Ealing have their Group Runs on Tuesday so our lead will be short lived. Keep an eye on the [upcoming runs page] for details of Community Missions over the weekend and to sign-up to next week's Group Run to help us go that extra mile.

Thanks for being brilliant tonight. I'm off on my jollies for a few days but George will look after you next Monday so make sure you go along and support him.

Oh and I'll be keeping an eye on your Strava accounts while I'm away ;) See you soon, Char <3

P.S. Kudos to Katie for the report run pun.

Wooohooo, we're back for Good(Gym)! 22 runners ran over 5km to redecorate Kenningston Adult Community Centre.

After 2 weeks off, it was great to be back to reconnect with familiar faces as well as to meet plenty of newbies. This was our second biggest Group Run to date, only beaten by our launch run, and it was fab to have such a big and enthusiastic team on board.

There was heaps of news to share before we started the warm-up and you can find info about the Liverpool Half Marathon, including the Saturday Community Mission, right here.

JANUARY CHALLENGE UPDATE We set ourselves the target of 130 good deed and 600km. You can see our progress and how we rate against the other GG branches here. Guess what? We just went top of our group leader board, but we can't rest on our laurels. Sign-up for your next Group Run here and make sure your Strava is linked to your GG account.

Back to the task.... We were warmly greeted at Kensington Community Learning Centre and given plastic pinnies, tins of paint, brushes and rollers. We had to play the game of "how many GoodGymers can you fit in a room" since the space was a little tight, but as usual, this mighty team made it work. After 30 minutes hard work, some of the team felt they could do more, so a Community Mission has been organised to go back and finish the job on Thursday evening.

This week's shout outs go to our enthusiastic newbies Sophie, Chris, Grace, Jessica and Jamie. We'd love you to run with us again soon. Also mega thanks to fab back-markers John and Christine. Plus a big-up to Rachael for pulling the plaster off!

A huge well done to everyone. It isn't easy to get back to it after a long break filled with cheese and mince pies, especially on a dark and windy night. You're all boss!

Until next week, happy running (track on Strava!!!) Char <3

P.S. I know the title pun is RUBBISH. Please help me next time :(