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The Running Explained Podcast

Elisabeth Scott

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s5/e08 Running Across America: Kallup McCoy’s 3,000-Mile Mission for Healing and Hope

The Running Explained Podcast

1 hour 11 minutes 45 seconds

3 months ago

s5/e08 Running Across America: Kallup McCoy’s 3,000-Mile Mission for Healing and Hope

Coach Elisabeth is joined by Kallup McCoy, a running coach, personal trainer, marathoner, Ironman, and founder of RezHOPE, a nonprofit supporting individuals in recovery. Kallup’s incredible story of transformation is a testament to the power of resilience, purpose, and community support.

From battling drug addiction at the age of 11 to completing some of the toughest endurance races in the world, Kallup shares how running and ultra endurance sports helped him overcome personal struggles and find healing. He dives deep into his experience running the Trail of Tears, a 600-mile journey across the southeastern U.S. that allowed him to reconnect with his Cherokee roots and reflect on his ancestors' resilience.

Kallup’s upcoming challenge? A 3,000 run across the United States to raise funds for his nonprofit, RezHOPE, and to inspire others facing similar challenges.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

Kallup’s journey from addiction to recovery.
How endurance sports helped him find purpose and healing after years of struggling.
The significance of running the Trail of Tears and reconnecting with his Indigenous heritage.
The power of community support and its role in recovery.
Kallup’s mission to run across America to raise funds for his nonprofit, RezHOPE, and amplify Indigenous voices in sports.

This episode is full of inspiration, hope, and insight into how running can transform not only your body but your entire life.

Links & Resources:

Follow Kallup McCoy on social media:
https://www.youtube.com/@recoverylion86
https://www.instagram.com/_recoverylion86/
Learn more about RezHOPE: https://www.rezhoperecovery.com/
Watch the documentary A Runner’s High:
https://youtu.be/5Vhsk8SKAN8?si=cN67lHeftxjKlAN1
Donate to RezHOPE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/kallup-runs-across-america-transcon-run--2025

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About Your Host: Coach Elisabeth is a passionate running coach and the founder of Running Explained. With a goal to simplify the science behind running, Coach Elisabeth helps runners of all levels train smarter and race stronger. Whether you're building your aerobic base, tackling your first marathon, or managing injury, Elisabeth’s approach combines expert knowledge with an empathetic and supportive coaching style. After starting her own running journey after getting sober at 29, Elisabeth has now run six marathons (including qualifying for Boston) and develop a coaching philosophy centered on building sustainable training habits for long-term success. Follow Coach Elisabeth for actionable advice and expert tips to fuel your running journey!