Departmentoftalkingsense (D.O.T.S)
The Habit That Changed My Entire Life | Nike, Running & The Truth About Discipline
Jul 8, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min · 14 segments
What happens when you combine discipline, faith, purpose, and a love for running? In this episode of **Department of Talking Sense**, Sham sits down with **Nafs**, founder of **Dimensions Running…
What happens when you combine discipline, faith, purpose, and a love for running? In this episode of **Department of Talking Sense**, Sham sits down with **Nafs**, founder of **Dimensions Running Club**, to explore a journey that goes far beyond fitness. From growing up between Germany and Birmingham, working with Nike, discovering running, building one of Birmingham's fastest-growing communities, overcoming personal challenges, navigating marriage, and staying grounded through faith this conversation is full of honest stories and practical life lessons. Whether you're a runner, entrepreneur, student, or simply trying to improve your life, this episode offers insights into resilience, consistency, leadership, and finding purpose through community. Chapters / Timestamps **00:00** Introduction & Meet Nafs **01:15** Nike invites him to Spain **05:43** Birmingham Half Marathon experience **07:09** Working at Nike isn't just a job **08:41** Growing up in Germany & moving to Birmingham **10:10** Lessons from his father **11:46** Culture shock arriving in England **15:00** School life and finding confidence **18:16** Childhood, discipline & staying out of trouble **20:05** Football, university & changing direction **21:46** The life-changing police stop **24:56** Ghana, family & perspective **28:05** Ramadan, faith & building consistency **31:15** Returning to the UK with a new mindset **34:49** University, sports science & personal growth **39:48** Family, marriage & responsibility **44:57** Supporting each other through adversity **50:02** Building character through hardship **53:23** The birth of Dimensions Running Club **55:08** Growing a community with Nike **58:35** What makes Dimensions different? **1:00:18** Why community matters **1:03:48** Diversity, inclusion & welcoming everyone **1:05:36** One year of Dimensions: lessons learned **1:09:14** The future vision for Dimensions **1:10:59** Collaborations, Nike & what's next **1:12:52** Advice to his younger self **1:15:53** Final reflections & where to find Dimensions
What happens when you combine discipline, faith, purpose, and a love for running? In this episode of **Department of Talking Sense**, Sham sits down with **Nafs**, founder of **Dimensions Running…
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