#668 - Kallup McCoy II: The Will, Preparation, and "Why" to Embark on a Run Across America

In this conversation, Kallup McCoy II shares his journey of preparing for a transcontinental run while raising awareness and funds for his mental health and substance use recovery non-profit. He reflects on his past experiences, including the Trail of Tears run, and discusses the mental, emotional, and physical challenges of endurance running. Kallup emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation, the balance between training and recovery, and the impact of his journey on others. He also shares his plans for documenting the experience through a YouTube series and a full-length documentary. You can get links to all of Kallup's channels, social media, and non-profit here: https://linktr.ee/recoverylion Sponsors ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at www.asics.com . Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout. Barilla's Protein+ Pasta - Put your energy to the test and take on Barilla's Protein+ Pasta’s Winter Energy Challenge this February, on the Strava fitness app. It's free and all you need to do is complete 10 days of movement for your Barilla Protein+ Pasta reward. Sign up at www.strava.com/barilla . Rambling Runner Resources Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com , where I coach, or by emailing me at ramblingrunnerpodcast@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices