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.

Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run

The BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run is one of “BC’s best-kept coastal secrets.” No foolin’!

Here’s a promo video by Keith Dunn Videos:

The event prides itself on “friendly West Coast hospitality, low entry fee, rural setting, finisher’s medals and hot soup—all just a quick ferry ride or flight from Vancouver.”

Here’s how fellow Vancouver running blogger, Zahida Jaffer describes the event:

Really beautiful course and a fun race. Well organized too. Great shirts, medals, fast results, friendly volunteers, all the details were seamless. Great work, and I’ll run this one again, FOR SURE!

 

This year’s race take place on April 6, 2014.  I’ve entered, and hope to run it—if I can find a ride over on Sunday morning.

SportSmart Webinar #5: Nutrition for Athletes

SportSmart Webinar #5 focuses on nutrition for athletes.

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Run Run Run [Video]

Boston songwriter Michelle Lewis originally wrote this song for one of her friends who was filming a documentary about running the fastest marathon of his life.  Soon after writing it, the Boston Marathon tragedy happened, giving the song an entirely different meaning. Continue reading