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.

Running with President Obama & Vice President Biden

Here’s a fun video to kickstart your Saturday!

In response to the overwhelming number of people around the country who shared how they move using the hashtag #LetsMove, President Obama & Vice President Biden took up the First Lady’s challenge and showed how they move.

Learn more at http://LetsMove.gov

SportMed RunWalk Webinar #2: Keeping Aches & Pains in Check

SportMedBC’s RunWalk Coach and Olympian Lynn Kanuka presents Sun Run InTraining program information. Joined by sport physiotherapist Timberly George, Lynn and Timberly discuss the RunWalk experience and analyze common discomforts, aches, and pains, and how you can manage them.

Friday Five: Reading About Running—February 28, 2014

Kanazawa Running by Eryn Vorn of Flickr

Photograph by Eryn Vorn on Flickr

After missing last week, I’m back on ‘track.’  Here’s my weekly list of running related posts that you should read. Continue reading

2014 Sun Run InTraining Tips: Dealing with Aches & Pains

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRcSvK-0x6c

SportMedBC’s RunWalk Coach Lynn Kanuka shares her coaching tips for week five of Sun Run InTraining. This week’s theme is dealing with aches & pains.