Quinton Jacobs thought running was about chasing finish lines—until he realized the most meaningful miles had nothing to do with pace.
In this episode of U Thght Wrng, I sit down with Quinton "Q" Jacobs—community leader, co-founder of Escape and Ubuntu Collective, mentor, father, and one of the most influential voices in Canadian running culture.
We talk about growing up in a single-parent household, becoming a father, navigating divorce, and how running evolved from a physical pursuit into a tool for healing, connection, and purpose.
Quinton shares his philosophy of "seasons of running," why he believes community can become family, and how Ubuntu—"I am because we are"—has shaped the way he approaches life, leadership, and giving back.
We also dive into the creation of Escape, building global connections through running, mentoring youth through programs like Start2Finish and Kickback, and the powerful work being done in South Africa to create opportunities for the next generation.
This is a conversation about identity, resilience, fatherhood, and discovering that success isn't measured by what you achieve for yourself—but by what you leave behind for others.