Running For Redemption: Kallup McCoy II A Cherokee Ultra Marathoner's Triumph Over Addiction

Dirt And Vert

East Coast Adventures

July 15, 20241 hr 35 min
Running

Running For Redemption: Kallup McCoy II A Cherokee Ultra Marathoner's Triumph Over Addiction

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Kallup McCoy II, a Cherokee native from North Carolina, shares his journey from addiction to becoming an ultra marathoner. He struggled with addiction for over 15 years and served time in jail before finding transformation and a new purpose in endurance sports. He started with an Ironman 70.3 race and fell in love with the sense of accomplishment and community. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, including losing his father to cancer, Kallup persevered and found hope. His story is a testament to the power of resilience and the ability to overcome obstacles. Kallup shares his journey of overcoming addiction and finding...