Laura567

..found this on the net..am myself a runner but of course alcohol has been ruining my training.

Former drunks make unstoppable runners - Salon.com

FreeOwl

it's true!!! I have found that running is a tremendous aid to recovery..... it's an excellent, healthy addiction in itself, helps counteract the damage we did to our bodies, and is a fantastic natural anti-depressive, anti-anxiety, stress outlet.

I think everyone in recovery ought to add running to their regimen if their physical condition allows it!

thanks for sharing

caboblanco

i would say that running esp.. very long distance running is very addictive. I don't know how..but it is

Laura567

I was a long distance runner and I want to get back to where i was. Hopefully last years drinking hasn´t completely ruined my body and I can get back into shape

CMF76

This may be more local to my area but this gentleman who started this is a recovery addict. He has turned his life around and you can check him out here. racingforrecovery. com Toledo Drug & Alcohol Counseling Alternative, Support Groups, Mentoring, Motivational Speaking, Assessments & Addiction Recovery Services | Racing for Recovery - With Sobriety, Anything is Possible[/url]. I plan on going for my first run in 4 years, sad to say the last run I did was the Chicago 1/2 Marathon. How far I have fallen.

Climber122

I never could run very long distance - I usually ran 4 miles 2-3 days a week, but running was also a big part of my early recovery. I used to sit on the front steps of my apt building and recover from the run, and I would get this really peaceful feeling (endorphin release?) that I only get from really hard physical work. Nice payoff and a phenomenal way to cope with stress

caboblanco

my brother in law runs from 50 up to 100 miles straight in some races even through back trails in mountain terrain. This is not a joke and he says he loves it. I don't get it but to each their own

CMF76

My days of long distance are over to hard on the knees and ankles. Think I am going to try to hone in on the 5K runs.

Mel12

Laura and CM, I look forward to hearing you reach your milestones in running and training. Remembering that I have to train first thing in the morning goes far in neutralizing thoughts of drinking. Spoil yourselves by buying a wild looking pair of brightly colored running shoes!

FreeOwl

Cabo... yep. That's me. I've only done marathons so far but this summer is my first Trail 50k, along with a few marathons again and my first Xterra triathlon. If all goes well, I'm upping the game to my first 50 miler and I have the hundy in my sights!!

FreeOwl

there's a guy in my AA home group in his late 50's with over 20 years sobriety..... he does 50's and 100's regularly. #bada**!!!!

caboblanco

I have this funny image of a skinny guy running holding a scotch on the rocks....those two additions don't go together

caboblanco

owl I don't know whats wrong with you people..but that is impressive

FreeOwl

I call it "Addiction Gone Right".

silentrun

Thanks that was a great article. It kept me laughing. So I guess there is a bright side to it. I used to run everyday. Nothing long distance but I know about the runner's endorphin high and that sweet mental clarity and well being that comes with it. Maybe my running kept the alcohol in check or when I couldn't run anymore the alcohol was a substitute. Either way doing as much of it as I can has helped me tremendously.

silentrun

Here ya go Cabo.
How to Get a Runner's High: 7 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

Laura567

I am planning to run a marathon late this spring...I have ran regurlarly, but also been drinking in excess a few times a week. I am guessing if I quit totally it will be possible. Otherwise not...

whopper

I also like running. I do it on the treadmill. I don't run too much, about 1/2 hour or so before my feet hurt, but I would like to improve on that.

Tang

Run baby run!

Endorphins after a run total peace. Natural high. Level headed rest of the day. Calms depression. Hard part is finding time and energy for me.

FreeOwl

I usually find the energy around mile 2