{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 222: Sasha Wolff, Still I Run - Redefining Running for Mental Health","description":"In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we\u2019re joined by Sasha Wolff, the powerhouse founder of the non-profit Still I Run. Sasha\u2019s journey didn\u2019t 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 "elite athlete" archetype, welcoming participants of all backgrounds and abilities. Through initiatives like the May mental health run streak\u2014a 31-mile challenge at any pace\u2014Wolff 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\/   ","author_name":"Athletics Ontario Running Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/athleticsontariorunning.libsyn.com\/site","html":"