About Yuri

I'm Yuri and I'm in a hurry to lose weight, get fit, and have fun doing it! This blog is a chronicle of a once fat guy's journey to fitness while training for a marathon—and beyond. You'll also find running-related gear review, links and inspiration.

Dean Karnazes: The Next 50 [Video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EpYOWZlDEo

Decades into his celebrated career, Dean Karnazes faces the challenges of age and training for The Next 50.

Inspiration: You are Stronger than you Seem

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You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

—Christopher Robin talking to Winnie the Pooh

Stairs are a Marathoner’s Enemy [Video]

Those of us who have run a marathon know how painful it is to walk down stairs after the big race.  You’ll be able to empathize with the plight of these runners after the Haspa Marathon in Hamburg, Germany last weekend. Continue reading