After years of running half and full marathons I took a break from running last year. I recently signed up for a local 5K to get back into running. I’ve realized how mentally, physically and emotionally beneficial it was for me in the past when I was dealing with hardships in my life, and now with almost a year of sobriety, this upcoming 5K will be the catalyst to restart a healthy habit I love! Any other runners out there? How has running helped you?
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runner here and finally some great weather to put some miles on.
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Absolutely! 
26.2 x 3, 13.1 × 7. I started when I got sober about 5 years ago.
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Runner here! Love to run and hit the races! Running has helped me regulate the highs and lows. It also helped regulate the sobriety process
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running and recovery have more in common than people think, both are just one foot in front of the other until it becomes who you are
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Runner here as well! I run with a group called Strides in Recovery. They’re a nonprofit organization out of Los Angeles that bring running programs to local residential treatment centers and train the clients to run their 1st 5K. That’s where I got into running and since have participated in 4 different 5K races around the LA area. We’re going to a race in Sacramento in May!
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I really miss wogging! My term for walk/jog. I enjoyed it so much but now have chronic illness and can't exercise. Keep it up and do it since you're able!