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Our York 10k team: introducing Louise

With less than two months to go until the York 10k, we’d like to introduce you to the team running for our alumni-funded scholarships. Anyone connected to York St John can join our team,...

June alumni newsletter 2023

Welcome to your June newsletter! Wasn’t last month a busy one? With three bank holidays, the first warm weather we’ve had all year and the excitement of Eurovision, we hope you found time last...

Our York 10k team: introducing Sally

With less than two months to go until the York 10k, we’d like to introduce you to the team running for our alumni-funded scholarships. Anyone connected to York St John can join our team,...

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...

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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....