Episode Details

"Gratitude is what drives me."
This week, we are joined by Jovica Savic (Yatzi) to discuss his incredible journey from fleeing war in the former Yugoslavia to becoming a pillar of the Kitchener-Waterloo running community.
What makes you lace up your shoes? For Yatzi, the answer went far beyond fitness—it became about survival for his neighbors.
On this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we explore how one runner's deep sense of gratitude for his life in Canada sparked a movement in Kitchener-Waterloo. Disturbed by the sight of individuals suffering through severe winter cold, Yatzi rallied the local running community to tackle the rising issue of homelessness head-on.
Join us as we break down his incredible 51.9km fundraising run for Ray of Hope KW and discover why the most powerful fuel for any runner isn't carbohydrates—it's a purpose. Whether you are an ultra-marathoner or a 5K fun-runner, Yatzi's story will challenge you to find your own "strong charitable why."

Learn more about Yatzi at: https://www.instagram.com/yatziruns/

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