From May to September, the Kickback Run Club showed up every Saturday, rain or shine.
In this recap I aimed to capture their dedication, the miles they logged, and the emotion of seeing it all come together at the Toronto Waterfront 5K. s/o to @kickbackfoundation and @asicscanada and @ctjumpstart for making it happen
Directed by: @35doesnotmiss
Videography: @ckdr.ca@35doesnotmiss
Edit: @ckdr.ca
Photography: @35doesnotmiss
Each run reminds us how much we’ve grown, as individuals, as a team, and as a community. ❤️
What started as a few people showing up to move together has evolved into a true running family. Every mile represents growth, belonging, and the ongoing development of a program that continues to inspire connection through movement.
Thank you to @asicscanada and @ctjumpstart for your continued support in helping us expand opportunities and build spaces where our youth feel seen, capable, and confident to keep going! The @torontowave_ concludes KBRC 2025, but the special moments live forever 🥇
#torontowaterfront #asics #youth #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #run #community
Abdul hit a huge milestone and with Zach by his side, they brought an incredible story to life that spoke to resilience, representation, and community.
To everyone who showed up, donated, and poured into this moment, thank you. Your support truly allows us to continue this special moments, as this year we will be sending Kevin to Berlin in September. We are forever grateful.
A special thank you to Q and Will for leading the charge and holding it all together with love and vision.
Thank you also to @asicscanada and @culture.athletics for outfitting and supporting Abdul and the whole Kickback team through his Chicago journey!
In Abdul’s words: “The journey began with me training for my first marathon at 17, but became something bigger: resilience, representation, and community. The aim is simple to inspire and create more opportunities for youth like me in the future.”
Watch the doc via the link in bio.
Heeeeeyyyy runnnerrrrrs!
Bring your friends, come make new friends, and join me and an all-star team of run leads (@torunningchiro , @migzpink , and @sarahjessicamoncada ) for the Circle K: Fuel The Run Series in preparation for the final push to the @torontomarathon .
We’ll be hosting 3️⃣ training runs over the next 3️⃣ Wednesday evenings at 3️⃣ different @circlekcanada locations to help runners get ready for race day (but don’t worry, you don’t have to be training for a race to join 😉).
ALL PACES AND ALL FACES ARE WELCOME!
@asicscanada will be on hand with shoe demos for each run (availability for demo pairs will be first come, first served) and is offering a chance to win a free pair of ASICS 👟!
And of course, @circlekcanada will have the goods to keep you fueled for the runs 🍌🍊🥤💪
Details for each run are below👇🏻 and the link to register is in my bio 👆🏻
Hope to see you there!
Run #1: April 19th @ 7pm || 10K
📍553 Lake Shore Blvd W
Run #2: April 26th @ 7pm || 13K
📍952 King St W
Run #3: May 3rd @ 7pm || 7K
📍129 East Liberty St
📸: @dre.run aka @dreizle
#CircleKFuelTheRun #SoundMindSoundBody
I’m super proud of the homie @wr_3 for following his passion and starting The Life$tyle Lab podcast. I’m even more honored to be his first guest!
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Check out our convo about life, work, relationships and being an American in Canada during a pandemic at the link in my bio.
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And def check out all major streaming services for more episodes of The Life$tyle Lab, coming soon. 👍🏻🕺🏃🏼♂️💨
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06/09/12 - 8 years in and still smiling (along with, ya know, some other emotions sprinkled in along the way as well 🤷🏼♂️). I couldn’t and wouldn’t ask for a better ride or die life partner. You make me better in every way.
Happy Anniversary my ❤️
So I finally took the marathon plunge.
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My first swing at the distance may not have produced the Hollywood ending I’d hoped for, but the process of training for the NYC marathon in the middle of moving to a new city and starting a new Canadian adventure has been SO rewarding, regardless of the outcome.
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HUGE thanks to the Toronto running community for welcoming me with open arms; to the Atlanta and extended fam for all the support from afar; and to the NYC crew for making me feel like I never left.
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Many lessons learned, many relationships strengthened, and new bonds formed. Excited to continue to evolve and improve. 🏃🏼♂️💨 .
. 📸: @bkomoda
The face of man who just finished his long run AND discovered canned H2O! Thanks to the team @culture.athletics for the route and the refreshing revelation. Marathon training is...fun? #cielesundays #abignapwashadlater 📷: @dre.run
