By Natalie Cumberbirch – Nov 28th, 2018 You’re going to a potluck; they say bring whatever. The easiest option would be a bag of chips and salsa. Maybe you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, so you choose a couple of cheeses and salami to throw on a wooden board. But let’s say you really want to impress people… These prosciutto … Read More
By Henry Gould – Nov 26th, 2018 There’s no escaping it. The holidays are officially here. Hour long cab waits, blood that is half cheese-half hemoglobin, a semi-permanent wine buzz that never seems to wear off. Oh well… are we really complaining? Certain things about the holidays are annoying: feigning interest in your bosses ugly sweater, hearing about people’s travel … Read More
Greetings! Today we have the special privilege of talking to none other than one of the esteemed Cumberbirch clan… sister to Yard Athletics Founder, Natalie Cumberbirch! Natalie lives an incredibly jet-set lifestyle working as a pastry chef in Europe; find out below what she thinks of her big bro, whether Juul-ing is cool or lame, and whether white, red, or … Read More
If you’re a regular of Yard Athletics, please get in touch with us ASAP about a special client appreciation event we are hosting very soon!! Details TBD, but if you’re in the gym on a weekly basis and wanna see some love come your way, Yard wants to hook you up. Send us an email or DM on Instagram and … Read More
By Natalie Cumberbirch – Nov 19th, 2018 I’m no nutritionist or health expert, but like every other person I’ve overindulged during the holiday season. Become best friends with the cheese board at that awkward staff party, said yes to a few too many holiday cocktails, and refuse to turn down any baked goods being offered. The downfall, you feel like … Read More
Another day, another dollar, another installment of the most interesting questionnaire on the internet, courtesy of Yard Athletics!! Today we dive right in with Jackson Friesen, longtime athlete of Yard Athletics as well as lifelong hockey player. As you may have noticed, we switch up the specific 20 Questions each time so that no 2 posts are the same. This … Read More
By Henry Gould – Nov 12th, 2018 It’s lurking on every “premium casual” lunch menu, every hotel restaurant, sports bar; even craft breweries. For a plant that was once reserved only for garnish around buffet salad bars, kale has made such a dominant push into North American food culture that it has almost become a meme in and of itself. … Read More
Since the start of the Yard Athletics “20 Questions” series, we’ve been absolutely thrilled with all the submissions. Each has given us a chance to get to know our community better, and have a little fun while we’re at it. Today we have the honor of getting to know Stephanie Gee, faithful regular of Yard Athletics and all around badass … Read More
Let’s be honest – now that we’re in Fall / Winter mode, people are secretly happy they have an excuse to eat those comfort foods that don’t seem appropriate on a hot July day. Most probably assume their favorite dishes aren’t healthy, and therefore tend to avoid eating and cooking them on a regular basis for fear of falling off … Read More
By Henry Gould – Oct 29th, 2018 Following what can only be described as a torrential downpour in Vancouver last night, it seemed only appropriate to start talking about Winter and its effects on motivation and fitness. Whether you’re a distance runner, yoga devotee or gym junkie, shorter days and colder weather mean it’s harder to get excited about exercise. … Read More
