From Addiction to Ultra Marathons: Kelly’s Story of Recovery and Purpose
Mon Jun 16 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Kelly, an ultra marathon runner who turned his life around after battling addiction and surviving a near-fatal organ failure. Today, he runs 100+ mile races and leads with purpose as the founder of the Gratitude and Grace Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey.
Kelly shares how endurance running became a tool for rebuilding his life, staying focused, and giving back to the community. His story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the power of second chances, and what it means to find meaning through movement.
If you’re looking for a story about transformation, grit, and purpose-driven living, this episode delivers.
Find him on instagram at @Just__Keep__going_
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In this episode, we sit down with Kelly, an ultra marathon runner who turned his life around after battling addiction and surviving a near-fatal organ failure. Today, he runs 100+ mile races and leads with purpose as the founder of the Gratitude and Grace Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey. Kelly shares how endurance running became a tool for rebuilding his life, staying focused, and giving back to the community. His story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the power of second chances, and what it means to find meaning through movement. If you’re looking for a story about transformation, grit, and purpose-driven living, this episode delivers. Find him on instagram at @Just__Keep__going_ Support the show 🌿Run Your Life With Me: Instagram: @runthrivesurvive 🌿Email Me: ciara@runthrivesurvive.com 🌿 Check out more on runthrivesurvive.com