Running Saved Him From Addiction | Kallup McCoy

RunwithKat Show

As host of the RunwithKat Show, there is nothing more I love than empowering runners to run the healthiest and fastest. But, there is so much more to running than just racing and PR’s. Running teaches us how to be more resilient, overcome adversity, and inspires us to be our very best everyday, and in some ways, running saves us more than we know. So, in this episode I have runner and coach Kallup Mccoy here to talk about how running helped him overcome his battle with addiction and the power of mindset.
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:10 Running as a Connection to Identity
09:22 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Purpose
12:16 The Power of Mindset in Running
29:19 Building Resilience and Overcoming Challenges
00:02 Introduction and Background
10:19 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Purpose Through Running
28:51 The Power of Community in Pushing Us to Reach Our Potential
34:01 Starting Slow and Setting Challenging Goals in Running
42:34 Kallup McCoy II's Documentary: 'A Runner's High'
52:33 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
About Coach Kallup
Kallup McCoy II, who once battled a 15-year meth and opioid addiction, is the visionary founder of RezHOPE and the proud owner of Lionsden Fitness and Running LLC. With a passion for fitness and a heart for inspiring others, Kallup is an ACE certified personal trainer and a run coach. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of faith and fitness, which have been instrumental in his own life and recovery.
Kallup's impressive running achievements include running a remarkable 2:40 at the Boston Marathon, conquering a half Ironman, completing numerous ultramarathons, including a hundred miler, and running 800 miles in his early recovery, retracing the Trail of Tears from Cherokee, NC to Tahlequah, OK to raise money for the organization and awareness about stigma and recovery. His remarkable story has been featured in Men’s Health magazine and various podcasts, showcasing his resilience and determination.
Believing in the profound impact of storytelling, Kallup is dedicated to using his experiences to inspire and uplift others. He firmly believes that our trials can be transformed into triumphs and that our pain can be a source of purpose. Kallup's mission is to serve his community and shine as a beacon of hope for all those he encounters.
Additional info
Kallup McCoy II is a proud member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a certified personal trainer, and a dedicated run coach. As the owner of Lions Den Fitness and Running, he has made it his mission to inspire and guide others on their fitness journeys. Kallup's passion for running has taken him to incredible heights, including participating in the prestigious Boston Marathon both last year and in the upcoming year. His determination and perseverance have been recognized by Men's Health, where he was featured in an article that shared his inspiring story of overcoming addiction and embracing a path of recovery Kallup's dedication to health, healing, and personal growth is evident in everything he does. Through his work as a personal trainer, his accomplishments as a runner, and his commitment to sharing his story, he continues to inspire and uplift those around him.
Connect with Coach Kallup

• Website
  • Liondenrunningandfitness.com
• Instagram
  • @_recoverylion86