"When Yassine Diboun checked himself into a 28-day inpatient recovery program in 2004, he would have never dreamed that his life trajectory would bring him to ultrarunning and helping others struggling with addiction. But, 19 years later, when racing the 2023 Hardrock 100, Diboun got a glimpse of the impact he was having. He'd rolled his ankle about 30 miles in - badly spraining it - and says that he was feeling "really bummed""
"For Diboun, talking about running and recovery go hand in hand. He would not have discovered running - and enjoyed a long, successful career as a professional trail runner and ultrarunner - if he had not first chosen to pursue a path of recovery. "I wouldn't have any of this stuff that I have in my life today if it wasn't for recovery," said Diboun. "That is still the most important thing in my life.""
He checked himself into a 28-day inpatient recovery program in 2004 and later embraced running and ultrarunning. Recovery enabled a long career as a professional trail runner and ultrarunner and allowed him to co-found the Wy'east Wolfpack, which trains people for races, leads youth and corporate wellness programs, and supports adventure training. During the 2023 Hardrock 100 he badly sprained his ankle about 30 miles in and felt "really bummed" until another racer shared that he had reached five years sober after hearing him on a podcast, which lifted his spirits and helped him finish the race. He remains committed to helping others pursue their dreams.
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