Supporting Sobriety
One Stride at a Time
The Full Story
The current first-year post-addiction treatment relapse rate in the US is 40-60%*. While people often leave treatment with the will and the knowledge to stay sober, their brains are not always healed enough to support the decision making needed to practice these new habits. Regular exercise not only speeds this healing, it reinforces the life skills and the mindset needed to support recovery. It's also a great way to replace the high of using. And that's why we bring recovery-focused walking/running programs to addiction treatment communities.
We empower people with a clinically proven tool to support long term sobriety.
*According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse
Our Mission
Strides in Recovery is a nonprofit organization which helps newly sober individuals grow physically, emotionally and mentally stronger so they can do their best at the hard work of recovery. We achieve these results by coaching people in Los Angeles County addiction treatment programs to complete events ranging from 5Ks to full marathons.
Our Vision
Everyone who wants to overcome their addiction has the opportunity to experience the healing power of exercise.
Our Beliefs
We believe that the current 40-60% first-year post-treatment relapse rate in the US is unacceptable. Together we can do better.
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We believe that the most successful approach to a lasting recovery encompasses body, mind, and soul.
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We believe that everyone working hard to stay clean and sober deserves to begin recovery as mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy as possible.
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We believe that everyone who wants long term sobriety deserves the opportunity to experience a tool for healing and relapse prevention that is backed by evidence in the medical literature and hundreds of testimonials.
Our Values
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Recovery-focused: We are a goal-oriented group recovery program that uses running/walking to support sobriety.
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Inclusive: Everyone is welcome regardless of level of fitness or experience.
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Non-Competitive: We support moving forward in recovery and in life at the pace that’s right for each person.
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Collaborative: We celebrate each other’s successes, and lift others when they are down. We inspire and encourage each other to do our best.
