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EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 1H 3M

John Calabrese: From Addiction to Purpose — Finding Freedom, Sobriety, and Strength Through Running

from The Running Deep Podcast

In this conversation, John Calabrese shares his journey from addiction to finding purpose through running. He discusses the challenges of sobriety, the supportive ultra running community, and the importance of adventure in life. John emphasises the lessons learned from failure and the joy of pushing limits, while also addressing the struggles of balancing family life with personal passions. His story is one of resilience, growth, and the pursuit of happiness through running and adventure.Want to connect with John?InstagramWe’ve teamed up with Spring Energy Australia to fuel your training and racing.Use code RUNNINGDEEPENERGY at checkout for orders over $60 and get 4 FREE gels added to your order.👉 Shop here: Spring Energy AustraliaIf you’re enjoying Running Deep, the best way to support me is by supporting the sponsors who make this possible. Big thanks to Spring Energy Australia — don’t forget to use code RUNNINGDEEPENERGY at checkout for orders over $60 to score 4 FREE gels.⭐ Help the podcast grow:Rate & review the show on Spotify or Apple PodcastsHit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare it with a mate who needs a bit of inspiration on their runYour support means the world and helps keep these raw, real conversations going. 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, John Calabrese shares his journey from addiction to finding purpose through running. He discusses the challenges of sobriety, the supportive ultra running community, and the importance of adventure in life. John emphasises the lessons learned from failure and the joy of pushing limits, while also addressing the struggles of balancing family life with personal passions. His story is one of resilience, growth, and the pursuit of happiness through running and adventure.Want to connect with John?InstagramWe’ve teamed up with Spring Energy Australia to fuel your training and racing.Use code RUNNINGDEEPENERGY at checkout for orders over $60 and get 4 FREE gels added to your order.👉 Shop here: Spring Energy AustraliaIf you’re enjoying Running Deep, the best way to support me is by supporting the sponsors who make this possible. Big thanks to Spring Energy Australia — don’t forget to use code RUNNINGDEEPENERGY at checkout for orders over $60 to score 4 FREE gels.⭐ Help the podcast grow:Rate & review the show on Spotify or Apple PodcastsHit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare it with a mate who needs a bit of inspiration on their runYour support means the world and helps keep these raw, real conversations going. 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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