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Athletics Ontario Running PodcastAuthor: John Shep
The Athletics Ontario Running Podcast explores the stories behind trail and road running in Ontario. A main goal of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast will be to reach those that we are not already reaching, to give voice to the underrepresented members of our community and bring these stories to the masses. All people, all speeds, all terrains, all abilities are welcome. For you, for all, for life. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Running, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP 211: Kofi Ayinde - Finding Wabi Sabi in the Miles
Episode 211
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
What happens when you trade a destructive chase for a 100-mile journey? This week on the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we sit down with Kofi Ayinde to discuss the transformative power of the trail. Kofi opens up about his journey to sobriety and how the grueling demands of ultra-running provided a healthy outlet for the dopamine hits he once sought elsewhere. Highlights: - The Dopamine Shift: How Kofi redirected his brain's reward system toward endurance and resilience. - Wabi Sabi on the Trail: Embracing life's imperfections to overcome the mental hurdles of long-distance running. - Community & Inclusion: A look at the inclusive culture at Sulphur Springs and the importance of diversity in the sport. - The Road to Canyons 100: Kofi reflects on the emotional strategies required to tackle his first 100-mile finish line. And make sure to check out https://www.instagram.com/outrunthedarkness/ Kofi's story is a powerful reminder that running isn't just about the miles—it's about discovering who you are when everything else is stripped away. Learn more about Kofi at: https://www.instagram.com/run.kofi.run/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-canada-road-trail-membership Check out Hammer Nutrition Canada (and use our special discount code AORP15 at checkout): https://hammernutrition.ca/
