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.

Inspiration: I Will

“I’m glad to be here right now, poking at my threshold. I want to get more comfortable being uncomfortable. I want to get more confident being uncertain. I don’t want to shrink back just because something isn’t easy. I want to push back, and make more room in the area between I can’t and I can. Maybe that spot is called I will.

Kristin Armstrong

What WILL you work to accomplish as a runner?  Let me know in the comments.

Why We Run: Bernd Heinrich [Video]

Bernd Heinrich

Bernd Heinrich

Biologist, award-winning nature writer, and ultra-marathoner Bernd Heinrich has spent much of his career exploring the phenomenon of ultra-running and it’s roots in human evolution. Continue reading

What Makes Runners GO? [Infographic]

Runners: What makes them go? screenshotWe know that running is good for you—it’s a sport filled with health and mental benefits that can change our lives. But have you ever wondered about the specific mechanisms involved that trigger these reactions? Continue reading