6 hardy GoodGymers braved the freezing temperatures to shift soil into new raised beds at Woodthorpe School. It was so cold the soil was solid when we arrived but it was nothing we couldn't handle with some overly enthusiastic bashing with spades! After an hour we'd managed to empty both both big sacks and fill 4 beds which we were told the students are very excited about planting - and we'd even managed to warm up a bit too!

An impressive turnout tonight in very cold conditions!

We started by celebrating some phenomenal running at the weekend with Michal doing some Bob Graham training, then Ed and Rich escaping from Meridan and covering 75 and 121 km respectively!

Max then led the group out to Holgate allotments and Rich led a walking group.

Once we arrived Helen provided us with a barrow full of tools and we quickly got to work clearing a plot ready to be let. Despite the cold the ground was soft and we soon had the area clear.

After a quick photo we headed off to do some sprints to warm up. Everytime Ed shouted whistle, we ran faster. He decided this was better than blowing a whistle so rival whistles couldn't interfere with proceedings.

We then headed back to base where we sung happy birthday to Paul Kelly and were treated to some of Jenna's fruity flapjack.