Leicester

Group run

Hot of the press .... ups. GoodGym hits the gym.

11 GoodGymers made their way 5.0km to help the The Peepul Centre in Leicester.

  • David Snutch
  • Leicester runner
  • Sam Middleton
  • Jeanette Douglas
  • Jimmy Mitchinson
  • Louise Ross
  • Michaela
  • Leigh Reynolds
  • Jenny
  • Gerald Sessions
  • Leicester runner
 
Tuesday, 28th of November 2017
 
Led by David Snutch

So, it was a surprise task tonight!

When I went for my meeting with our task master last Friday they refused to have us working outdoors in the cold. The painting had already been brought forward to the last visit and in the spirit of the festive season they were keen to give us something back.

Saying no wasnt an option so we settled on the fact that we would experience one of their circuit sessions in return for some constructive feedback on how it went... GoodGym guinea pigs if you will!

And wow, what a great night and great fun we all had. Hard work and how we will feel in the morning I am not sure but once again, no holding back on effort.

Our run there was a leisurely 2.5k through town, Sam led the way and Leigh and Jenny brought up the tail. Traditional GG regroups made sure no one got left behind and copious traffic lights and other road crossings did the rest.

We were met at the Peepul Centre by gym manager Dave who had set out a very simple but highly effective circuit session for us. I was personally impressed by how quickly he explained everything and got us underway. A full minute on each station for the the first circuit of 10 , 2 minutes rest then off again for another 45 seconds on each.... rest.... then another 30 seconds.

Husband and wife pairing Ged and Jenny shared a station all the way round and captivated us all with some excellent syncronised circuitry!

After a quick round of applause, for ourselves and our instructor, and the obligatory group photo it was back on the road for the trip back to town. My goodness it felt chilly out there after being in that hot studio but we soon forgot about that.

Not sure what all the verbal abuse was around the clock tower? I swear someone was trying to sell me a skateboard.. ... what ever!!!

See you all for more next week??

Report written by David Snutch


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Louise Ross
Louise Ross
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 05:30

It was a splendid session! Iā€™m amazed that I can still lift things this morning :-)

Jeanette Douglas
Jeanette Douglas
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 08:19

Great night! Thanks Peepul Centre Dave and of course GG Dave for organizing šŸ˜€

Sam Middleton
Sam Middleton
Thursday November 30th, 2017 10:55

Loved this...but my body reeeeealllly hurts!

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