Finding Purpose in Endurance Running with Yassine Diboun

About this episode

Yassine Diboun shares his journey from addiction recovery to becoming a respected ultrarunner and coach.

Yassine Diboun is a Portland-based ultrarunner and coach who found endurance sports during recovery from addiction. After signing up for his first triathlon in 2004 to bring structure to his life, he discovered a talent for running that quickly evolved into a career in ultramarathons. Since then, he has become one of the sport’s most respected athletes, with top 10 finishes at Western States 100, multiple course records, and a place on the U.S. trail running team.

People in this episode

Guest: Yassine Diboun

Topics covered

• endurance running
• addiction recovery
• ultramarathons
• athlete career
• sports coaching

Keywords

• endurance sports
• ultrarunner
• triathlon
• addiction
• athlete
• coaching
• Western States 100
• trail running

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. trail running team

Places: Portland

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