The Bash
20 GoodGymers made their way 5.0km to help the St Nicks and St Nicks in York.
- Monday, 3rd of July 2023
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Nicky Woodall
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๐ 20 excellent souls met on a (ever-so-slightly chillier than it has been) Monday evening for our group run.
๐ We were thrilled to welcome Ailsa for her first York group run, having moved up from London (and had twins in the meantime!)
๐ฅณ Our party pace group partied off while we named, numbered and warmed up in honour of national โeat your beans dayโ, impersonating our favourite beans. Of course the runner bean featured, along with the hasbean, kidney bean and cocoa bean.
๐ We had more trainers to send to the Jog On charity collection so I did that quickly while our runners and cyclists made their way to Fulford Ings. There, they were met by Jonathan from St Nickโs who provided balsam-based instructions.
๐ฑ Everyone swiftly set to work, pulling up the balsam and snapping it in half to prevent it from regrowing. Jonathan said this is the first time theyโve tackled that area and they know bashing works (it just might take 3-5 years to rid that spot of pesky balsam). He was very grateful for our help and said their volunteers would be in soon to finish off.
๐ By this point of the day, the light was lovely (though getting in the way of photos somewhat) so we all had some picturesque fun. And before we knew it, it was time to stop and regroup for a photo. Our two running groups headed off and stopped by Millennium Bridge for some bean-based fitness. We had three glorious winners of our number-grouping game (much to the disgruntlement of certain competitive folk) and set off along a scenic river route back to base.
๐ There, it was time to cool down and stretch, before heading pub-wards or home-wards.
๐ Thanks everyone, great to see you and to get much balsam bashed.
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Led by Nicky Woodall
Area Activator for GoodGym York. Loves everything running, from parkrun alphabet collecting to marathons. Will run for cake!
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