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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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After the Marathon :-)

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I can definitely relate!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-hCuYjvw2I#t=17

You may not be wearing your medal today, but take it from us, people can spot a marathon hero from a mile away

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2013 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Report

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It’s been quite a journey: 1,021 kilometres in 109 workouts over 18 weeks (or 102  hours) = 1 marathon! This journey is all the more incredible to me, when less than 2 years ago I could barely run for 1 minute at a time, and the thought of even completing a … Continue reading

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Ready for my first marathon!!!

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GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon KitI’m as ready as I’ll ever be for the 2013 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon!

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Friday Four: Reading About Running—Oct 11, 2013

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marathon start line running

A slightly abbreviated, marathon week, edition of my weekly curation of miscellaneous articles on running:

Marathon Training – 5 steps to Your Best Race, Canadian Running
Running your best marathon requires preparing both your body and your mind for the challenge.

The Slow Lane, Flathead Beacon
There is a disagreement over whether the fact we’re getting slower is a good or bad thing.

Twenty Six Point What?, Runner’s World
Everybody knows the distance of the marathon. Right?

5 Marathon Race Day Essentials, Salty Running
Important items for an enjoyable marathon

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