<div>John Calabrese turned to running during one of the hardest seasons of his life. After a difficult divorce and a period of personal reflection, he signed up for a marathon as a way to process pain and find purpose. What started with solo training runs quickly evolved into a love for ultras, trails, and the weird, welcoming community that came with them. 
 
In this episode, John opens up about how running helped him through grief, injury, and burnout, why returning to the sport was harder than starting, and what it means to reconnect with your "why" after life knocks you off track. 
 
Follow John on Instagram at @breezytrailhead 
 
Follow along with the show: 
👣 Personal IG/TikTok: @tay.says / @taysays 
🎙️ Podcast IG/TikTok: @myfirstmarathonpod 
📺 YouTube: @MyFirstMarathonPodcast 
🌐 Website & extras: <a href="http://myfirstmarathonpodcast.com">myfirstmarathonpodcast.com</a> & <a href="http://myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/exclusives">myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/exclusives</a> 

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John Calabrese turned to running during one of the hardest seasons of his life. After a difficult divorce and a period of personal reflection, he signed up for a marathon as a way to process pain and find purpose. What started with solo training runs quickly evolved into a love for ultras, trails, and the weird, welcoming community that came with them. In this episode, John opens up about how running helped him through grief, injury, and burnout, why returning to the sport was harder than starting, and what it means to reconnect with your "why" after life knocks you off track. Follow John on Instagram at @breezytrailhead Follow along with the show: 👣 Personal IG/TikTok: @tay.says / @taysays 🎙️ Podcast IG/TikTok: @myfirstmarathonpod 📺 YouTube: @MyFirstMarathonPodcast 🌐 Website & extras: myfirstmarathonpodcast.com & myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/exclusives

John Calabrese turned to running during one of the hardest seasons of his life. After a difficult divorce and a period of personal reflection, he signed up for a marathon as a way to process pain and find purpose. What started with solo training runs quickly evolved into a love for ultras, trails, and the weird, welcoming community that came with them. 
 
In this episode, John opens up about how running helped him through grief, injury, and burnout, why returning to the sport was harder than starting, and what it means to reconnect with your "why" after life knocks you off track. 
 
Follow John on Instagram at @breezytrailhead 
 
Follow along with the show: 
👣 Personal IG/TikTok: @tay.says / @taysays 
🎙️ Podcast IG/TikTok: @myfirstmarathonpod 
📺 YouTube: @MyFirstMarathonPodcast 
🌐 Website &amp; extras: <a href="http://myfirstmarathonpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">myfirstmarathonpodcast.com</a> &amp; <a href="http://myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/exclusives" rel="noopener noreferrer">myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/exclusives</a>

82: Marathon Therapy and Ultra Weirdos: What Running Gave When Life Got Hard w/ John Calabrese

<div>Join host Taylor as she sits down with runners from all walks of life to delve into their unforgettable first marathon experiences. 
 
From the nerves at the starting line to the euphoria of crossing the finish, each episode offers a candid look at the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of preparing for and conquering 26.2 miles for the first time. 
 
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just considering lacing up your running shoes for the first time, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation, inspiration, and real-life insights from those who've been there, done that. Tune in as we celebrate the triumphs, share the struggles, and uncover the lessons learned along the road to that unforgettable first marathon finish line. 
 
Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @myfirstmarathonpod! 
 
Have feedback? We'd love to hear it! Reach out at myfirstmarathonpod@gmail.com. 
 
Ready to tell your story? Fill out the below form for your chance to be featured! 
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yKN-XD-tLHxvw0iFUT5K9zp95pX8hiK8rg7JbPmeFoo/edit">MFM Request Form</a>
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Join host Taylor as she sits down with runners from all walks of life to delve into their unforgettable first marathon experiences. From the nerves at the starting line to the euphoria of crossing the finish, each episode offers a candid look at the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of preparing for and conquering 26.2 miles for the first time. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just considering lacing up your running shoes for the first time, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation, inspiration, and real-life insights from those who've been there, done that. Tune in as we celebrate the triumphs, share the struggles, and uncover the lessons learned along the road to that unforgettable first marathon finish line. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @myfirstmarathonpod! Have feedback? We'd love to hear it! Reach out at myfirstmarathonpod@gmail.com. Ready to tell your story? Fill out the below form for your chance to be featured! MFM Request Form

Join host Taylor as she sits down with runners from all walks of life to delve into their unforgettable first marathon experiences. 
 
From the nerves at the starting line to the euphoria of crossing the finish, each episode offers a candid look at the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of preparing for and conquering 26.2 miles for the first time. 
 
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just considering lacing up your running shoes for the first time, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation, inspiration, and real-life insights from those who've been there, done that. Tune in as we celebrate the triumphs, share the struggles, and uncover the lessons learned along the road to that unforgettable first marathon finish line. 
 
Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @myfirstmarathonpod! 
 
Have feedback? We'd love to hear it! Reach out at myfirstmarathonpod@gmail.com. 
 
Ready to tell your story? Fill out the below form for your chance to be featured! 
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yKN-XD-tLHxvw0iFUT5K9zp95pX8hiK8rg7JbPmeFoo/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer">MFM Request Form</a>

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