Better the gravel you know
4 GoodGymers made their way 6.0km to help the St Peter-in-the-Forest Community Centre & Church in Waltham Forest.
- Wednesday, 1st of December 2021
- Led by Redbridge runner
We met at the Greenleaf Rd church with everyone arriving promply except me (rolls her eyes at herself)! We waited a bit for others but with late cancellations and a no-show it was the awesome foursome that ended up running in the cold dark night!
Welcome to Rebecca!
This was Rebecca's first run in Waltham Forest as she recently moved into the area - a very warm welcome Rebecca, great to have you!
Running up the hill
We chose a straight route to St Peter in the forest but that meant a few uphill runs that felt rather hard! But we were determined so quickly arrived at the churchyard and got to work!
Gravelling Up
Ramon and Rebecca were in charge of putting down the weed suppressant and pinning it down and they did a great job! In the meantime myself and Tony (ok mostly Tony...:)) were wheelbarrowing the bags of gravel from the top of the churchyard (a tough arm workout with deflated wheelbarrow wheels!)!
Long run back
Energised and slightly chilled we decided to do a long run back (Ramon's shortcut;)) with Rebecca and Ramon leaving towards on the way home so Tony and I made a night of it but running the longer way, getting lost on the way once or twice, and making it a 6km run kind of evening!
Until next time!
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Led by Julia (Redbridge)
GoodGym Area Activator for Redbridge. Slow and steady runner, nature lover and community believer:)
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