EPISODE · Aug 24, 2023 · 40 MIN
#10: Reece Calvert - From Addiction to Ultra-Marathons: One Man's Journey of Transformation and Resilience
from Maximum Mileage Running Podcast · host Nick Hancock
Send us Fan MailEver felt like you've hit the wall, and not just any wall, but The Wall, a brutal ultra-marathon in the North of England? That's where our guest, Reece, found himself, in the middle of an intense physical challenge. Rhys, an inspiring runner, will take you through his journey from competing in his first marathon to tackling a gruelling 70 miles. As an average guy who mastered the extraordinary, Reece isn't shy about sharing his trials and triumphs, including his recent 5K PB all the way to his experience with the David Goggins' 4x4x48 challenge.Reece opens up about a deeply personal struggle with addiction and how running became his lifeline. Listen to his compelling story of how he replaced alcohol addiction with running, and the impact of a supportive family on his journey to sobriety. Running served as a catalyst to re-evaluate his perspective on wellness. He shares his insights on the mental and physical benefits of running and how it has changed his life.Today, Rhys is an ultra-marathoner standing testament to the transformative power of running and the resilience of the human spirit. Listen in to find that spark that will push you to take on your own Wall.Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.See you on the next one.To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/
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Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you've hit the wall, and not just any wall, but The Wall, a brutal ultra-marathon in the North of England? That's where our guest, Reece, found himself, in the middle of an intense physical challenge. Rhys, an inspiring runner, will take you through his journey from competing in his first marathon to tackling a gruelling 70 miles. As an average guy who mastered the extraordinary, Reece isn't shy about sharing his trials and triumphs, including his recent...
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