Like most people who participate in the Strides in Recovery program, Joel was not a runner before going to treatment. He started running...

Stu enjoyed running in his earlier years; but he ran sporadically, generally alone, and with no particular purpose in mind. That all...

You might think that being over 50 means you’ve missed the opportunity to complete your first marathon, that you’re too old or too out of...

For nearly two months during Fall 2020, the first words out of Derek's mouth, as we began our weekly training run, were always the same....

In order to understand how to speed up learning, it is important to first be aware of how the brain learns. The brain is made up of...

In 2014, Kirstin chose sobriety. Then she began the process of rebuilding herself and her life. Part of her recovery plan included...

According to an article in the American Journal of Addiction, 10-24% of adults with substance use disorders also have ADHD, and the...

Running is known to benefit weight loss, building stamina, maintaining sobriety and much more. However, running too much or doing it the...

“How many of you have ever run from the cops?” That’s the question I often ask as I stand before a group of the newly sober, inspiring...

Talk therapy is essential but often not enough. The brain needs to repair itself to support learning. Discover the many ways exercise helps.

This post discusses the two main stages of withdrawal, withdrawal symptoms, and how exercise can be a tool for helping you...

Find out why exercising outdoors during COVID-19 is not only safe but also recommended, especially for those in recovery.

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Can regular exercise reduce cannabis cravings and use in dependent adults living in the community and not in a treatment program?...

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Which works best for depression - exercise only, exercise + medication, or medication alone.? Find out why.

You can change your narrative. The power is yours. See how Julian did it.

The shopping is done. The holiday parties are over. You’re back from vacation. You look in the mirror. You step on the scale. You are not...

The only limitation as to what he is capable of was in his head.

As I reflected on this incident, I saw it as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles.