Episode

Finding Purpose in Endurance Running with Yassine Diboun

Podcast: Wild Ideas Worth Living
Published: Jun 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 1759
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Summary

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.