Trigeek

One of the big parts of my sobriety plan is to rediscover exercise and competition (haven't done much in over 2 years).

I didn't really plan this timing today, but the way my day shook out, I ended up starting my run around 5:30 pm.
The route I use goes through a park and on one stretch, on the other side of the street is a strip of restaurants and bars filling up with happy hour patrons. I'm pretty slow these days, so I had plenty of time to observe and think about all the times I had been across the street.
As I neared the end of the strip I had a chuckle that I was literally "running from the scene of the crime(s)!"

I think, whenever I can, I'm going to keep my Friday run in that time slot, just to keep that memory alive. Might not be a bad idea for those adding exercise into their programs to try to time it when you suspect you might be tempted.

I just wanted to share, thanks!

Anna

Sounds like a good idea.

I started long-distance walking right after supper, which was the hardest time of the day for me. I can't tell you the benefits that have come my way from that.

callmemilly

That's a great idea. I do find exercise helps a lot and I do it when I can. Being outside in the fresh air is especially nice.

Take care!

SoberLeigh

Nice going, trigeek. You ran past the demon and he didn't catch you. Keep powering.

Trigeek

Thanks everyone!

Like I said, I didn't plan it that way, but in hindsight it makes perfect sense.

Thepatman

I like the idea! You doing something healthy, vs them killing their health

least

In early sobriety I would walk my dogs when I had a craving to drink. (they got a lot of walks for a while). I still walk them at least once a day, weather permitting, and look forward to the fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. It does us all a world of good. The power of exercise can't be minimized. It really helps.