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Staying the Course: How Endurance Athletes Like James Gwinnett Harness Sobriety for Success

Alysse BrysonBy Alysse BrysonFebruary 14, 20254 Mins Read
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In the ever-evolving world of sobriety and endurance athletics, have you ever wondered what it takes for someone to continue pushing the limits while staying alcohol-free? Enter James Gwinnett, our beacon of motivation and ultra-marathon magic, who has been navigating life sober since 2016. His secret? A mix of determination, laughter, and a good dose of mental fitness (Read: not a fuel on sugary sports drinks, but actual headspace management).

Find Your Motivation and Run with It

James’ story is one for the sober history books. You’re probably familiar with that moment when you realize beer isn’t the best recovery strategy after a rough rugby match. James stumbled upon that epiphany after a significant neck injury sidelined his rugby days. Host of the Sober Curator Podcast, Alysse Bryson, was keen to dive into James’ journey, but let’s face it, we’re mostly here for James’ tales of meeting Prince Harry, exchanging rugby stories, and all things ultra-marathon.

An Ounce of Sobriety is Worth a Lifetime of Vitality

As James tells it, his rehab was less about 12-steps and more like 100 miles—often literally. Upon discovering the marathon, he switched from sobering melodies to the symphony of sneakers on pavement, signing up for his first London Marathon in 2017. Queue the Rocky montage theme; this man was ready to take on the world with mental fortitude, proving that shredding your liver isn’t the only way to celebrate victories.

The Sober Curator Podcast – launching March 24th, 2025 – Enjoy these sneak peak interviews.

Running with Royals: When Prince Harry Became Part of the Narrative

Let’s pause to appreciate the royal bash alert about a chance meeting and, dare we say—a Heineken Zero with Prince Harry. Of course, this was pre-sobriety James, but still, it only ups his aristocratic street cred. His anecdote left us pressing the ‘rewind’ button. Tamar Medford, another host at The Sober Curator, gushed about James’ humor-filled tale of meeting a prince over Dutch beer. Yawn, right? If your yawns are somehow followed by chuckles.

Bookish Pursuits: Sharing Wisdom in ‘Ready, Set, Life’

James’ autobiography-slash-advice book, ‘READY. SET. LIFE,’ weaves insightful commentary with his wicked humor, inviting sober folks and aspiring athletic prodigies alike to navigate the chaos of modernity with optimism, resilience, and a superpower called mental fitness. The book’s title alone is like an advent calendar — each chapter a new (albeit metaphorical) chocolate treating you to pearls of wisdom gathered from sobering experiences and adventures.

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Infinite Possibilities (Minus a Cold One)

James’ transformation into a sober endurance athlete not only fuels his runs but inspires readers, many of whom reached out after his book’s release (is that tear glistening in your eye, James?). It’s the unraveling of how sobriety can coincide with leaps into the unknown, reminding us mere mortals that everything you want is on the other side of fear—or a 145-mile endurance run from London to Bristol, semantics.

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SNL’s “Non-Non” Sketch: Sobering Laugh or Line Crossed?
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In this fiery debut of Hot Takes, Alysse Bryson, Tamar Routly (AKA T-Boog), and new co-host Lane Kennedy unpack SNL’s controversial “Non-Non-Alcoholic Beer” sketch. Was it harmless satire or tone-deaf comedy at the expense of sober folks? The trio digs into stigma, humor, and timing — with personal stories, laughter, and a few very real emotions along the way. 

Takeaways: 

  • Why the SNL sketch sparked such mixed reactions in sober circles. 

  • The fine line between dark humor and damaging stereotypes. 

  • How comedy can both start conversations and reinforce stigma. 

  • The reality of “non-alcoholic” drinking for those in recovery. 

    • Why open dialogue matters more than outrage. 

    Key Timestamps: 

    • [00:02:00] The SNL sketch setup — and why it hit a nerve. 

    • [00:05:00] Humor vs. harm: where’s the line? 

    • [00:10:00] The non-alcoholic beer debate — harmless or high-risk? 

    • [00:14:00] Cultural obsession with alcohol as identity. 

    • [00:18:00] What we wish SNL had done differently. 

    Notable Links: 

    • Watch the original SNL “Non-Non-Alcoholic Beer” sketch on YouTube. 

    • Read Alysse’s full editorial on The Sober Curator. 

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    Join the conversation: Was SNL’s take funny or foul? Comment on Instagram @thesobercurator or tag us with your own #HotTake. 

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