I found it difficult in early sobriety to have a consistent meditation practice. I did it for about one year before letting it go. I can see that it would be a great thing at the right time for the right person. And maybe one day, I'll pick it back up again. I went back to my running, but approached it as a running meditation sort of thing. So I incorporated what I learned from meditating into my running practice, if that makes sense. It fits me better than just sitting there.
It can be really tough to sit on a meditation cushion for a long period of time. It's not for the faint of heart.
My suggestion is to start out sitting for short amounts of time, and stay consistent. Do it daily. And from there, you can build.