Pam, in addition to RR, I have found that moving from a bad place can be hard but moving to a good place is a lot easier. I used to run when I was in my 20s and early to mid 30s so I have gotten back into running again. It is a positive thing that is 180 degrees from my drinking. Even when my AV rears it head it's easy to say, sorry, I can't drink tonight, I have a run tomorrow morning. It hasn't replaced my big plan and even if I'm not running I will never drink again but it gives me a positive to look forward to. I'm even trying to convince my beast that he is fat and out of shape and he better get with the running program as well.
Your friend,