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  <title>EP 222: Sasha Wolff, Still I Run - Redefining Running for Mental Health</title>
  <description>In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we’re joined by Sasha Wolff, the powerhouse founder of the non-profit Still I Run. Sasha’s journey didn’t start at a starting line; it started in a hospital bed in 2011 during a battle with clinical depression. It was there she discovered that while therapy and medication were vital, movement was the missing piece of her recovery puzzle. This realization eventually transformed from a personal lifeline into Still I Run, a non-profit organization dedicated to the intersection of mental health and distance running.  The organization now serves as a digital sanctuary that dismantles the &amp;quot;elite athlete&amp;quot; archetype, welcoming participants of all backgrounds and abilities. Through initiatives like the May mental health run streak—a 31-mile challenge at any pace—Wolff prioritizes consistency over intensity. By shifting the focus away from performance metrics, she reframes running as a practice of grace and healing where every mile is a victory for mental clarity.  So much to gain from this episode! And make sure to check out John's current project, Outrun the Darkness  Learn more about Still I Run at: https://www.stillirun.org/ 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/ &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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