In this episode of The Alpha Renaissance, I sit down with Kassoum Doumbia, who lost over 100 pounds without the drugs and went on to compete in the world’s most demanding marathons, including Boston, Chicago, New York, and Berlin. We explore how Kassoum rebuilt his health through disciplined nutrition, endurance training, and mental resilience—why he runs without music as a form of meditation, how pacing and strategy determine success when the marathon truly begins at mile 20, what it takes to train and race while fasting during Ramadan, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward when quitting would be easier.

Topics we discuss:

• Losing 100 pounds naturally without Ozempic
• Rebuilding habits around food, training, and recovery
• Running without music as mental training and meditation
• Marathon pacing, strategy, and mile 20
• Nutrition, hydration, and electrolyte management
• Training and racing during Ramadan while fasting
• Discipline, suffering, and the psychology of never stopping
• Letting go of guilt, culture, and reclaiming personal agency

Disclaimer:

The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice.

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