Two weeks into my stay at a residential rehabilitation program for drug addiction I decided to quit smoking cigarettes and consequently started to run laps of the courtyard; this is where my fitness journey into running would begin.
Almost 8,000km and 4 years later it’s fair to say running has been a constant for me throughout my recovery journey. Building discipline, self-belief, and confidence through showing up for myself day in and day out has completely reshaped the way I see myself, the world and what I’m capable of.
I started of slow, but consistency has now seen me run numerous marathons, a handful of ultra-marathons, and most recently running 100 miles in 24hours. Awhile the personal accolades feel me with pride and deep sense of accomplishment it’s the energy and connection with other people who embrace an active lifestyle that really gets me up and about.
As someone on a healing journey of recovery running for me is so much more than running, it’s this feeling of belonging and actively participating in life which I cherish.
Running holds a special place in my heart as it has already given me so much. Just to be able to lace up my shoes, run out the door and allow my legs to take me places is an absolute gift for people like us; still today every time I run into recovery it reminds me that I have a brand-new lease on life!
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