8 brave souls ventured out on a cold and windy Yorkshire evening. Running 5K.

Unfortunately our task at the farm was cancelled which meant we decided to head out and focus on some physical enhancement of the fitness session kind. Egg, the lovely new trainer in York gave a comprehensive welcome speech before we had a gentle paced run in to the city centre to do some fitness work at a multi storey car park.

Faster, Stronger, Fitter

Firtstly we ran up 19 flights of stairs to the very top where we undertook some warm up drills whilst admiring the panaramic view of the city. We then dropped a few levels to get out of the wind.

Secondly we did a number of running drills, focusing on running with high knees, foot strike and heels kicking out at the rear.

Thirdly we did a mixture of speed, strength and conditioning training in the empty car park. Everyone put a shift in and worked extremely hard.

Each and every one of us regrets every single mince pie consumed over Christmas.

Back to base

Once we were suitably worked we took a 20 minute cool down/aerobic run back to GoodGym Sheffield HQ where we stretched and discussed forthcoming tasks.

1. Next week we are at Sharrow School to do some painting - please wear clothes that you don't mind getting paint on. Sign up here

2. There are a number of taster sessions coming up on odd days. Keep an eye on the website.

3. As of next week we are back to Monday nights every week, 6:30pm

Well done everyone for coming out in the cold and wind tonight

Finally, we would all like to wish Egg good luck in beautiful York. Please keep in touch.

GoodGym Sheffield is funded by Age Better in Sheffield in association with South Yorkshire Housing Association and the Big Lottery fund. Find out about the project here and sign up to visit an older person with GoodGym and end social isolation in Sheffield here

13 GoodGymmers ran 5 km to move and distribute wood chip at Heeley City Farm

A chilly, but dry evening greeted our team for our latest group run. We decided best not to hang around and use the run to our task as the warm up.

Warmed up by the time we arrived, the planning had gone like clockwork and the secret location of the garden tools was revealed. Unfortunately the task owner was unable to attend tonight, so alternative plans were made.

The task

It was very simple, but challenging. A huge pile of wood chip needed transporting from the road next to the farm and placing in the children's play area ready for the Christmas hoards expected at the farm. We quickly handed out shovels and barrows and got to work. The hill tried its best to ruin the morale of the team, but our super positive Goodgymers saw it as a brilliant training aid.

Fitness session

Once we had completely smashed the task it was time to use the hill for some shuttle runs. Last week we focused on strength, so this week we got the hearts and lungs working with some 90% - max efforts. What a great effort from everybody.

We then headed back to base for stretching and back slapping.

Great work gang!

Next week we are meeting for our final group run before Christmas followed by a few shandies in the pub around the corner. Sign up here

GoodGym Sheffield is funded by Age Better in Sheffield in association with South Yorkshire Housing Association and the Big Lottery fund. Find out about the project here and sign up to visit an older person with GoodGym and end social isolation in Sheffield here