OT: The Good Gym

I came across this web site related to innovative ideas for social change.  What an awesome idea this is - thought maybe some of you running stars may be interested!

http://www.goodgym.org/

Karen

that's an amazing thing, Karen! i thought they were in London ON, but turns out they're in the UK. I wonder how we could get something going like that, here!

It would be very simple to start something like that here.  All it would take would be the Running Room, for example, to hook up with a senior's organization, who would take the lead as a non-profit, enabling match-ups to be made, criminal records searches to be performed and some basic training on working with older adults to happen.  And wouldn't it look GREAT for the Running Room to "support their communities"?

Hmmm.  I think perhaps I need to email the CEO of the Running Room. I seem to have this all figured out. LOL

I'm going to email this website to our wellness coordinator here at work.

Great idea!  I'm going to send it to our Older Adult Plan Coordinator here at the City.  I would really like to see this happen, even on a very small scale. I'm also going to make contact with the Running Room down in Port Credit, as it's very close to the Mississauga Senior's Centre.

This would be SO easy to create - I can't imagine why it hasn't been done before!

What a neat idea!

Thanks for the Info Karen...

Great Idea...Was thinking of doing this in eastern ontario...

Of course after I run my 5km....

Linda

Oh, I'm chalk full of good ideas.  I don't even run. LOL
We're trying to start a Leisure Buddy program here - people who volunteer to go on walks with Older Adults who are afraid/nervous to go for walks on their own.

Hey Karen

Sounds like a great idea.

Take care

What a very thoughtful idea! This would make an excellent project for the Running Room for sure. People tend to run at a regular time each week, so it would likely bee ideal for elderly people who look forward to visits and have routine naturally built into their lives; something to look forward to in the week. And for the runner, there are a whole host of benefits; like finding health for you body and your spirit! I just love unique ideas like this. :)

Adding: It would also make an awesome project within my church. I know there are all sorts of people who run there, and I also know there are lots of elderly people who can no longer make it out on their own. Hmmmm.....I am feeling inspiration! Way to light the fire Karen :)