YARI FONTEBASSO
Hometown: Venice, Italy
Background: I started being a more dedicated runner after joining the Serpentine Running Club in London, in February 2012. I got really excited to be surrounded by some great runners, and soon after joining I started competing at events ranging from 10ks to marathons. I joined Track Club Los Angeles shortly after moving to the USA, in 2014. I recently moved to San Diego, where I hope to keep running successfully for many years to come!
Racing Competitively Since: 2012
PRs:
5K: 16:16 (Serpentine Club Championship, 2014)
10K: (Pride Run 10K, 2013)
10M: 54:23 (Cabbage Patch, 2013)
Half Marathon: 1:13:49 (Reading Half Marathon, 2014)
Marathon: 2:34:36 (Florence Marathon, 2014)
The Fun Questions:
Favorite Race: 15 km Southern Counties XC Championship 2013 (Parliament Hill, London, UK)
Favorite Workout: Karen Hancock's "Kenyan Hills" workout at Greenwich Park (London, UK)
Words to Live By: “Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die today.” (James Dean)
Why I Choose to Run for PRT: I want to join a team of passionate and strong runners with a positive attitude towards competition that can inspire me to run faster and better
Favorite PRT Memory: Enjoying some good brunch with my running buddies after a hard workout at Miramar Lake or after a race.
What I Like to Do Besides Running: I love spending time with my wife, our furry babies and our friends. I also enjoy just spending time outdoors: Living in San Diego is such a treat, and I feel I have no excuses not to go outside! I also love photography, playing video and board games, and exploring mindfulness-based practices.