WORDS: CLAIRE CHAMBERLAIN
The mutual benefits of running
DOING GOOD
VOLUNTEER WITH GOODGYM
GoodGym is a community of runners who combine getting fit with doing good in the wider community. “It came out of me not doing any exercise and thinking I could do something more useful than just running on a treadmill,” explains GoodGym founder, Ivo Gormley. “So I started running to deliver the paper to an isolated older man called Terry.” A Group Run involves running to a community project or organisation, helping out, and then running back again – taking part in anything from tidying a community garden to sorting food boxes for disadvantaged families. Or you could try a Mission Run (helping out an elderly person with a one-offtask), or Coach Run (running to visit an elderly isolated person).
It’s a brilliant way to make a difference to somebody’s life, putting your running to fantastic use. “Every time you go for a run, you’re probably going past the house of someone who’s isolated and lonely,” says Gormley. “Stopping for a chat once a week can make a huge difference to their life and give you a bit more motivation for an extra run.”
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