Whilst standing at my marshal spot (turn 1…) waiting for the runners to come by on lap 1, a friendly lady with a small child in a push chair approached me and asked what running event was happening this morning.

When I replied that it was junior parkrun - every Sunday at 9am come rain or shine, everyone welcome, 2km of fun for all around the Fields, she was delighted that something like this was being organised for the younger ones (as she was a regular Saturday morning parkrunner, so familiar with the concept). She asked what the age requirements were, and when I mentioned 4-14 she said her little one was just a bit too young, but she’d definitely be back once he qualified…

Perfect running conditions around the course this morning, and thanks to Run Director Sooz for organising all the volunteers so well this week and leading the enthusiastic warm up, and to Marek and Kat for donating their Sunday mornings to supporting junior parkrun.

25 runners (plus a few of their coaches) ran, walked or ran/walked around the course, with 2 first timers and 2 personal bests achieved.

See you next week for more fun at the Fields!

Report by Nick

Four fantastic GoodGymmers helped 23 youngsters complete their junior parkrun this morning!

A warm welcome back to Marek, alongside seasoned regulars Nick, Rue and Sooz.

Rue and Marek took on the dream team timekeeper and finish tokens, while Nick handled his usual turning point position with finesse and Sooz stepped up to tailwalker.

There were two incredible milestones today: 100 Parkruns for Julia and Edith!

All packed up by 9:30 and our Sundays were off to a wholesome start.

A brilliant GoodGym team as always. Join us next week?

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/london-fields-junior-parkrun-volunteering-aug-3rd-be27be9e-4770-424f-abab-12a020c6380c

On this wet Sunday, just over 20 junior park runners found their way around the 2k course in London fields.

Lower attendance than normal due to weather but there were some solid performances.

Unfortunately the Good Gym team was new to leading an event and forgot to take a picture. As a picture is required, one from the event posting was used (which was a day with buffet weather).

A great turn out today to help clear the leaves at National Trust - Sutton House and Breaker's Yard! Welcome new Goodgymer Alex !

Once we were given a tour and shown the tools we got to work clearing the paths running through the garden whilst making sure not to disturb the natural habitats. We also cleared the front of the house and inner courtyard, where after we enjoyed some well deserved refreshments and had a catch up.

Well done all!

9 Goodgymers turned up on this Saturday morning at Springfield Park to help finish painting a shelter. Some of us met for our group run outside Brunswick Bakehouse and did a nice 3k scenic run through Hackney Downs Park, Millfields Park and then along the Lea Valley. Welcome Charlotte for her first GoodGym Session!

After we got suited up in our boiler suits looking like Ghostbusters, we then painted the Shelter, after no time it was looking as good as new! Great job everyone! We will we back to help Springfield Park create habitat environments.

Come along to our next group run on Thursday to help move some couches for the older and disabled patients at St Leonard's Hospital. Or next Saturday we are back to help out at The Robin Hood Community Garden.