With the core volunteer roster running dangerously low, GoodGym Merton stepped in to ensure Morden parkrun could safely go ahead, by boosting their numbers!

It was a gorgeous morning to be out in high-vis. Our pair of GG volunteers chipped in right from the start, helping with the early morning course set-up, taking on parkwalking duties, and doubling up at a key marshal spot to keep the runners cheered on and on course.

Thanks to a great team effort, everything ran like clockwork. A huge well done to the whole Morden parkrun team and everyone who took part! 👟🏃‍♂️🌳

Post-Parkrun was spent helping Friends of Morden Park tackle a classic winter task: mulching the pathway. Armed with shovels and barrows, we made great progress spreading fresh woodchip along the path to help keep the mud at bay during the wetter months, making the path accessible and neat. It was a great workout of shoveling and wheelbarrow relay!

It was a lovely morning for volunteering as we supported with cheering on runners then scanning barcodes playing a vital role in kicking off everyone's weekend with a dose of active community spirit.

Braving the chilly weather, the team enthusiastically streamlined the post-distribution cleanup at the Fridge today. We efficiently recycled, cleared crates, and scrubbed containers spotless. As extra helpers the GoodGym volunteers were brilliant especially as they know the drill and what needs doing. Well done team!

What a perfect morning to celebrate a milestone! We marked one year since launching GoodGym Merton by supporting our friends at Morden Parkrun.

The beautiful, crisp morning was ideal for getting out and doing good. Our team embraced various roles, from marshalling the course and handing out finish tokens to expertly managing the funnel. We had an absolute blast cheering on every single walker and runner including several members of the GoodGym team who took on the course themselves!

It was a brilliant, energetic way to celebrate a year of incredible community achievements. Cheers to many more years of getting fit and doing good in Merton!

Well done team and congratulations to Alex and Siobhan on their first Parkrun experience and welcome Siobhan (officially) to the team.