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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.
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Friday Five: Reading About Running—February 14, 2014

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Here are five running related posts that I ‘loved’ over the past week: Continue reading

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The Lost Secret of Running [Video]

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Christopher McDougall demonstrates a lost running technique from the 1800s called the 100-Up.

You can read the accompanying article—The Once and Future Way to Run—on the New York Times website.

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2014 Sun Run InTraining Tips: Stay Consistent!

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SportMedBC’s RunWalk Coach Lynn Kanuka shares her coaching tips for week three of Sun Run InTraining.

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How to Run Your Best Half-Marathon [Infographic]

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An excerpt for "How to Run Your Best Half-Marathon (Ever)"

In advance of my first half marathon of 2014 on Sunday, here is an informative infographic on how to run your best half marathon. Continue reading

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