3 years ago i was heavily addicted to cocaine. Getting onit 4/5 days a week would regularly go days without sleep. Now running 100k+ per week and have ran a 2:38 marathon. Running really saved my life
Addiction channeled positively creates success. Channeled negatively it crushes life. Incredible to see someone find a positive outlet before finding the next negative one. Hope it continues.
This is absolutely class. Running didn't save my life, but it undoubtedly made it much better. It'll 12 months on Christmas day since I had my last drink.
Thank you for sharing this, I got so much identification! Running has been a huge part of my recovery too, and I hope Josh sharing his story can be an inspiration to others who might be struggling ❤
Glad you found it useful! It’s a little bit “left field” for our channel but we thought even if it helps a few people relate during the Christmas period - it’s worth it! Hopefully can find some more inspiring stories to share 👊🏻
Brilliant video. So moving and so sensitively handled. What an incredible guy, to overcome his addiction and then share his story like this. I’m really enjoying the mix of different content at the moment, great work 👏
Great story - lost my uncle to alcoholism this year, crazy how a life can turn from finding a purpose just like this video shows! Keep the vids coming Cal
I can relate with this in so many ways. I won my debut marathon in 2:35 nine years ago. Struggled with a cancer diagnosis that started years before that and that kick-started a meth addiction that I’m still struggling with today (I was naive and uneducated and thought it was a different form of weed, then boom, … years later still addicted). Still fighting this beast … I’ve relapsed once or twice every 2-3 weeks over the last four years, just because the withdrawals are so strong, but still work very hard every day to stay sober. Even trained and run three marathons all under 2:55, including my very first Boston Marathon in April. Thank you for this video. The shame and guilt, plus trying to hide this addiction from everyone, has eaten away at me. This video brings me hope. I hope to get sober and finally run a marathon personal best next fall, which would be exactly 10 years from my 2:35 PR. I’ve run competitively for 24 years now since I was nine years-old. Running has saved my life so many times, from cancer, from addiction. Abuse. From a lot of grief during my difficult 33 years on Earth. All us recovering addicts can do is take it one day at a time and do our best. That’s all anyone can do. God bless! 🙏🏽❤️🩹
so relatable. I’ve been drinking everyday practically for 4 years, after I got married we moved a lot, and I kind of isolated myself…drinking for social anxiety reasons, getting panic attacks even going to the gas station to get the drinks…I have no idea what I want to do with my life, I feel like I’ve lost myself completely. It’s hard cause not a lot of people I know don’t understand severe anxiety..thanks for sharing your story, makes me feel like I’m less alone in this.
I drink for the exact same reasons, all my life, still am. Trying to break the cycle. I use to run too I'm trying to get out the door again I hope 2025 is a positive year, fresh start. Great video.
Very well done video, love the documentary style you guys have going on. Josh has portrayed his journey very eloquently and he's been lucky and has done well to dig his way out of alcoholism with the help of running and I'm sure a lot of support from his family. Best of luck to him on his continued recovery journey.
Incredible video. Thank you for sharing this, and to Josh for being so open and honest. I relate deeply to this-overcoming alcohol addiction and finding focus through running. Running truly saves lives. Take care of yourselves, everyone.
It's such a great video. It really captures the journey in a way that I am sure many people will relate to. I may have missed it, but maybe a few links to services who could help people affected by the story would have been good (if added apologies)
You can do both if you have the discipline and strength of character, I drink 6 paulaner beers every night with a ciggy and wake up do 3-12 miles of running, you don't have to be extremely fit or extremely lethargic, it up to you
@ Yup - it’s consuming me and I need to cut it off. It’s difficult!! I qualified for Boston after having 5 IPAs the night before in 2019. I can’t do that anymore. I saw your before pics in the video and that is becoming me. Bloated and puffy.
Absolutely loved this! Josh… a brave man for speaking out. Callum… thank you for using your platform to give others hope! I’d say 90% of people that run have addictive personalities and without endorphin kick, we’d all be getting up to no good in other ways! 💙🩵🤍
Everyone has something going on… it’s just hard to get it out. Josh’s point about being able to chat on a run and feel more comfortable is spot on I think!
3 years ago i was heavily addicted to cocaine. Getting onit 4/5 days a week would regularly go days without sleep. Now running 100k+ per week and have ran a 2:38 marathon. Running really saved my life
Thanks for sharing 🙌🏻
Did you get sober in a 12 step program or on your own? And congrats! I was a cokehead too
Addiction is giving up everything for one thing.
Sobriety is giving up one thing for everything.
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Addiction channeled positively creates success. Channeled negatively it crushes life. Incredible to see someone find a positive outlet before finding the next negative one. Hope it continues.
Yes.
Likewise!
This is absolutely class. Running didn't save my life, but it undoubtedly made it much better. It'll 12 months on Christmas day since I had my last drink.
Thanks for sharing!
January 2nd 2025 will be a year for me, I’m the same it didn’t save my life but it’s definitely made a huge impact for the better
Thank you for sharing this, I got so much identification! Running has been a huge part of my recovery too, and I hope Josh sharing his story can be an inspiration to others who might be struggling ❤
Glad you found it useful! It’s a little bit “left field” for our channel but we thought even if it helps a few people relate during the Christmas period - it’s worth it!
Hopefully can find some more inspiring stories to share 👊🏻
Brilliant video. So moving and so sensitively handled. What an incredible guy, to overcome his addiction and then share his story like this. I’m really enjoying the mix of different content at the moment, great work 👏
Thanks for the kind words - appreciate it! Josh is a great guy & the way he conveyed things here is awesome.
Great story - lost my uncle to alcoholism this year, crazy how a life can turn from finding a purpose just like this video shows! Keep the vids coming Cal
Thanks for sharing mate, sorry for your loss.
This resonates with me so incredibly closely. Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m currently ‘from 2:43 marathoner to addiction.’
I’m glad you enjoyed it mate.
I can relate with this in so many ways. I won my debut marathon in 2:35 nine years ago. Struggled with a cancer diagnosis that started years before that and that kick-started a meth addiction that I’m still struggling with today (I was naive and uneducated and thought it was a different form of weed, then boom, … years later still addicted). Still fighting this beast … I’ve relapsed once or twice every 2-3 weeks over the last four years, just because the withdrawals are so strong, but still work very hard every day to stay sober. Even trained and run three marathons all under 2:55, including my very first Boston Marathon in April. Thank you for this video. The shame and guilt, plus trying to hide this addiction from everyone, has eaten away at me. This video brings me hope. I hope to get sober and finally run a marathon personal best next fall, which would be exactly 10 years from my 2:35 PR. I’ve run competitively for 24 years now since I was nine years-old. Running has saved my life so many times, from cancer, from addiction. Abuse. From a lot of grief during my difficult 33 years on Earth. All us recovering addicts can do is take it one day at a time and do our best. That’s all anyone can do. God bless! 🙏🏽❤️🩹
so relatable. I’ve been drinking everyday practically for 4 years, after I got married we moved a lot, and I kind of isolated myself…drinking for social anxiety reasons, getting panic attacks even going to the gas station to get the drinks…I have no idea what I want to do with my life, I feel like I’ve lost myself completely. It’s hard cause not a lot of people I know don’t understand severe anxiety..thanks for sharing your story, makes me feel like I’m less alone in this.
Thanks for sharing - hope this video could help in some way.
Best thing I ever did was give up alcohol - coming up on 4 years now. Another great film - thanks
Appreciate it! Congrats on your own journey.
These kind of videos are some of my favourites from the channnel. love this channel so much
Appreciate it! Love to try and find stories to tell… add value & inspire in a different way to a lot of elite-focused content.
Very strong and inspiring message!! Well done!!👌🏻💪🏻
I drink for the exact same reasons, all my life, still am. Trying to break the cycle. I use to run too I'm trying to get out the door again I hope 2025 is a positive year, fresh start. Great video.
You got this!
I just started running earlier but im still trying to overcome my beer habit.. i drink 3 cans a day minimum.. i will beat this soon
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Very well done video, love the documentary style you guys have going on. Josh has portrayed his journey very eloquently and he's been lucky and has done well to dig his way out of alcoholism with the help of running and I'm sure a lot of support from his family. Best of luck to him on his continued recovery journey.
Thanks David, appreciate it 🙌🏻 Josh is a great guy & very humble about his own journey.
Incredible video. Thank you for sharing this, and to Josh for being so open and honest. I relate deeply to this-overcoming alcohol addiction and finding focus through running. Running truly saves lives. Take care of yourselves, everyone.
Thanks for sharing - Josh conveyed things perfectly & so glad many people can relate 🙌🏻
Thanks very much for sharing this story 👊 such a great video not ‘over UA-cam’d’ at all
Cheers Dan. Tried to not go crazy with it… fine line between trying to gain eyeballs and leading the audience on!
Nice to hear this, very honest, good luck with your recovery
Thank you!
Congrats to this incredible man.
Agreed!
It's such a great video. It really captures the journey in a way that I am sure many people will relate to. I may have missed it, but maybe a few links to services who could help people affected by the story would have been good (if added apologies)
Thank you! These are added now - apologies we missed them the first time!
The quality of this from story to editing is amazing. I’m subscribing!
Welcome aboard! 🤝🤝
Great (honest) story of the challenges of life and how running can be the difference
Thanks 🙌🏻
Very relateable story...Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video, hopefully it finds it's way to people who might need it.
Hope so!
Really moving video! TDP always delivers 🙌
Cheers as always 👊🏻
Very powerful story!
It is indeed!
Great story- very glad you made it out!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliantly edited and created. Well done for taking on this subject 💙
Cheers mate - appreciate it 🙌🏻
Liked before watching
Appreciate it mate
You can do both if you have the discipline and strength of character, I drink 6 paulaner beers every night with a ciggy and wake up do 3-12 miles of running, you don't have to be extremely fit or extremely lethargic, it up to you
@@stanleywhitehughes not the case for everyone.
Well done!
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Somehow I continue to run well while hitting the sauce. Imagine what I could do if I could dry out? It’s catching up with me and slowing me down.
@@theflyfishnut there’s nothing wrong with consuming alcohol in a responsible way, this story goes far deeper 👍🏼
@ Yup - it’s consuming me and I need to cut it off. It’s difficult!! I qualified for Boston after having 5 IPAs the night before in 2019. I can’t do that anymore. I saw your before pics in the video and that is becoming me. Bloated and puffy.
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Looks like the older brother of Jakob
So you essentially just changed your addiction? Still an addict
Josh isn’t addicted to running :) he’s used it on his journey as a recovering alcoholic
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addicted to pimms and avacado with his buddy Tarquin
No need 👎🏻
Absolutely loved this! Josh… a brave man for speaking out. Callum… thank you for using your platform to give others hope!
I’d say 90% of people that run have addictive personalities and without endorphin kick, we’d all be getting up to no good in other ways!
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Everyone has something going on… it’s just hard to get it out. Josh’s point about being able to chat on a run and feel more comfortable is spot on I think!