#072: Kallup McCoy - How a Former Addict is Running Across the United States

Kallup McCoy is a recovered drug addict and now 2:36 marathon runner, ultramarathon runner, running coach, and co-founder of RezHOPE--a non-profit organization that supports people in recovery from substance use disorders. He is also preparing to do a Trans Con, running the length of the United States in March 2025. In this episode, we talk about Kallup's journey of running a 2:36 marathon, his plan to run a 2:27 marathon by the time he's 40, his place to do a Trans Con run across the United States, training methods, and so much more. Donate to RezHOPE (Kallup's non-profit): https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/23e5729d-60d5-4d70-9e7c-2c8bf3454b60 FOLLOW THE PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-miller80 SPONSORS: - Switchback Electrolytes: ⁠https://bit.ly/47Kyiyc - 2Before Endurance Powder: ⁠⁠https://2before.com/jeremy-podcast ⁠Save $10 with code JMILLER FOLLOW KALLUP: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_recoverylion86/ - RezHOPE Charity: http://www.rezhoperecovery.com - "A Runner's High" Trailer: https://youtu.be/Tl3pXwelr7c?si=bPaHlVlI2BYQLBSY FOLLOW JEREMY: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymille.r/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremy.miller - Website: https://www.jeremymiller.io/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Switchback [AD]

00:01:45 2Before [AD]

00:03:00 Running a 2:36 Marathon

00:18:00 Getting Faster with Age

00:24:30 Running Across the United States

00:36:00 Shift in Ultra Training

00:40:00 Typical Week of Training

00:43:00 Logistics of a Transcon

00:51:00 How to Support the Transcon