Luton

Group run

They see us rollin', they lovin'!

8 GoodGymers made their way 10.2km to help the The 61 Football Club in Luton.

  • David Mansfield
  • Gill
  • Luton runner
  • Martin R
  • Abim Adejumo
  • Laura Cheek
  • Yasin Lutale
  • Musa Kamara
 
Wednesday, 19th of June 2024
 
Led by David Mansfield

This week's group session saw a selection of runners, walkers and bikers convene at the start point. The walkers were set off with a ten minute head start while the runners did their warm ups and then when the run started the bikers formed a back marker team.

Chasing down the walkers, the runners actually failed to catch the walkers who arrived at the task first. The bikers got waylaid gaining a new member on the road after they were inspired to stop us and ask about Goodgym, and then signed up on the spot! Brilliant!

Our task was at 61 F.C. where some work over the winter meant there were a new row of posts down one side of the pitch that needed a coat of fresh white paint. With a team of 8 armed with rollers and brushes the posts were turned from grey concrete to bright white in no time at all, with all the new posts getting a coat. The football team were there training and expressed their gratitude for our help at the club once again. The park was also packed with families out enjoying the warm and sunny evening, who also made several comments appreciating our impact in this much loved park.

Always very grateful task owners Richard and Cliff laid on some refreshing orange squash and a tub of chocolates for us to refuel for the return journey back into town.

Report written by David Mansfield


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David Mansfield
Led by David Mansfield

Luton Area Activator

GoodGymers helping out
  • Report Writer

    Be in charge of writing the session report

    • Gill
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • Gill
  • Walk Leader

    Lead a walking group to the task

    • Abim Adejumo
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Yasin Lutale

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