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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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Insane Bolt [Video]

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Usain and 'Insane' BoltWhat if Usain Bolt had a twice-as-fast brother named Insane Bolt? Continue reading

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How to Ace Your Race [Infographic]

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How to Ace your Race header imageThere’s no question that more and more people are taking on the challenge of running long-distance races. In 2011, more than 1.6 million people finished distance races in America, about a 75 percent increase from 2000. Here’s how you can join the crowd. Continue reading

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Friday Five: Reading About Running—Nov 29, 2013

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Runners from above

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My weekly curation of miscellaneous articles on running:

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