Category: York 10k

Well done to our York 10k team

After a week of rain, the forecast before the York 10k was tentatively bright with possible showers. Luckily, Sunday dawned bright and sunny with near perfect running conditions for our team. Some new personal...

A person off camera is jumping with red trainers in the gym. There are kettle bell weights blurred in the background.

Preparing for the big day!

By Martin Bond, YSJ Active Development Officer The big day is fast approaching! Hopefully you are all on track with your training, and have found the blogs to date useful. As the big day...

Male student with YSJ polo shirt with squat racks in the foreground. He is squatting with a barbell in the university strength and conditioning studio.

Strength training for runners!

By Martin Bond, YSJ Active Development Officer Although it might sound obvious, most people associate training for running with doing running. This is true to a certain extent, and getting in the mileage is...

Positive and motivational quote in the gym.

Calculating Calories

By Martin Bond, YSJ Active Development Officer Consuming calories is a fundamental part of survival. Everyone needs a certain number of calories to maintain their current weight, this is known as Basal Metabolic Rate....

Member of YSJActive staff supervising a runner on a treadmill in the university gym.

Protein is key for runners!

By Martin Bond, YSJActive Development Officer Most people associate running with the need for carbohydrates. This is true to a certain extent, as these will be the main source of energy to get you...