Why Joel Runs
Like most people who participate in the Strides in Recovery program, Joel was not a runner before going to treatment. He started running...
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Strides in Recovery
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Stu, Four Years Later
Stu enjoyed running in his earlier years; but he ran sporadically, generally alone, and with no particular purpose in mind. That all...
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Leslie Gold
Nov 10, 20216 min read
You're Not Too Old to Run a Marathon
You might think that being over 50 means you’ve missed the opportunity to complete your first marathon, that you’re too old or too out of...
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Strides in Recovery
Oct 12, 20212 min read
Why Derek Stayed in Treatment
For nearly two months during Fall 2020, the first words out of Derek's mouth, as we began our weekly training run, were always the same....
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Strides in Recovery
Sep 14, 20212 min read
BDNF and Why It Matters in Recovery
In order to understand how to speed up learning, it is important to first be aware of how the brain learns. The brain is made up of...
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Strides in Recovery
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Paying it Forward: Kirstin's Story
In 2014, Kirstin chose sobriety. Then she began the process of rebuilding herself and her life. Part of her recovery plan included...
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Leslie Gold
Jun 22, 20212 min read
Managing ADHD, Common Co-Occurring Disorder
According to an article in the American Journal of Addiction, 10-24% of adults with substance use disorders also have ADHD, and the...
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Strides in Recovery
Nov 19, 20205 min read
Running Hacks and How to Build Stamina
Running is known to benefit weight loss, building stamina, maintaining sobriety and much more. However, running too much or doing it the...
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Strides in Recovery
Oct 19, 20203 min read
Harnessing Your Superpowers
“How many of you have ever run from the cops?” That’s the question I often ask as I stand before a group of the newly sober, inspiring...
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Strides in Recovery
Sep 24, 20207 min read
The Missing Piece in Addiction Recovery
Talk therapy is essential but often not enough. The brain needs to repair itself to support learning. Discover the many ways exercise helps.
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Strides in Recovery
Aug 25, 20205 min read
Coping With Withdrawal Symptoms in Early Sobriety and How Exercise Can Help
This post discusses the two main stages of withdrawal, withdrawal symptoms, and how exercise can be a tool for helping you...
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Strides in Recovery
Jul 21, 20203 min read
5 Reasons to Exercise Outdoors During Covid-19
Find out why exercising outdoors during COVID-19 is not only safe but also recommended, especially for those in recovery.
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Strides in Recovery
Jun 22, 20202 min read
Changing Your Narrative
It was time to create a new association. What did standing with her teammates against the wall now represent?
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Strides in Recovery
May 20, 20201 min read
Exercise Reduces Cannabis Cravings
Can regular exercise reduce cannabis cravings and use in dependent adults living in the community and not in a treatment program?...
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Strides in Recovery
Apr 15, 20202 min read
Taking Charge of Anxiety by Retraining Your Brain
Nearly everyone is worrying about COVID-19 and the impacts on our lives. That’s a normal response to a dangerous pandemic without a known...
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Strides in Recovery
Mar 10, 20203 min read
Overcoming Depression
Which works best for depression - exercise only, exercise + medication, or medication alone.? Find out why.
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Strides in Recovery
Feb 21, 20202 min read
Changing the Narrative
You can change your narrative. The power is yours. See how Julian did it.
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Strides in Recovery
Jan 7, 20204 min read
Achieving Your Fitness Goals
The shopping is done. The holiday parties are over. You’re back from vacation. You look in the mirror. You step on the scale. You are not...
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Strides in Recovery
Dec 18, 20193 min read
Overcoming Self-Imposed Limitations
The only limitation as to what he is capable of was in his head.
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Strides in Recovery
Nov 20, 20193 min read
Lessons of the Locked Gate
As I reflected on this incident, I saw it as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles.
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