How many times have you promised yourself that you’d start a new routine, only to find yourself back to your old ways a few months later? You sincerely wanted to make the change; you put in the effort; but it d […]

Have you ever started something and felt like you wanted to quit? Of course you have. We all have. What can you do when you don’t feel motivated?   I bet you think I’m going to say “do it anyway.” Nope.  M […]

Want a healthy high that also makes you proud

How would you like to go out and get a healthy high with your friends and feel proud of yourself afterward? What if you could get an unlimited supply of safe, free […]

Do you wonder how you can reduce pot cravings

If you’re wondering how you can reduce pot cravings, let’s drill down and ask a few questions. Do you need marijuana in order to feel more in control, or to reduce […]

How to start running is a question we’ve been asked a lot. What if I’m a walker, not a runner

How to start running can be an evolution from moving from the couch to the kitchen, to the back yard, to the block, […]

Want to know how to start exercising? I’ll give you the hints you need to think in a different way. You know exercising is good for you, will improve your mood and nourish your brain, right? So, why is […]

“Training helped me build myself back up and get myself motivated again.”

These words were written by a Strides in Recovery team member, a week before the 5K that the group had been training for. After 3 mon […]

One of my favorite sayings is “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.”  Coronavirus is happening to all of us. We can focus on all that we are no longer free to do for the foreseeable futu […]

Breaking the barrier is the secret of the 11th minute. If you have tried running and quit after just a few minutes because of how awful it felt, I have good news for you. The first 10 minutes are the hardest, and […]

What you need to know about Corona Virus protection when exercising outdoors

Virus protection when exercising outdoors is something you need to know about. Exercise boosts your immune system, so if you’re n […]

See Lindsey and Leslie Gold talk disturbed sleep and join the virtual walking group on Wednesday

Disturbed sleep is on people’s minds right now. A friend of mine who is in recovery posted this question to […]

Yes, you CAN control your anxiety It’s easier than you think

First, let’s consider the common physical symptoms of anxiety – increased heart rate and rapid breathing. Anxiety creates those symptoms, and whe […]

Reach Out Recovery and Strides in Recovery are walking together on Wednesday afternoons. Join us to feel better.

If you are new to exercise, and the Coronavirus “Stay at Home” lifestyle is getting you dow […]

You can strengthen your immune system with a second line of defense if you’re exposed to the Corona virus

Most of the messaging we are getting from the media make us feel powerless against coronavirus. Nobody […]

Leslie Gold here from Strides in Recovery to talk about running, recovery and inspiration. Today, specifically, we’re talking about what wildfires can teach us about recovery.

A bicycle ride through a burn ar […]

People united in Covid 19 isolation offer support for those who serve and those who are alone and suffering. Together we can emerge stronger.

People cheering from their balconies in NYC served as the […]

How many creatures are in this photo and why it matters.

How many creatures do you see in this photo?

I’m writing to you from California, where we are under strict “Shelter in Place” orders due to the Coron […]

With so many public events being cancelled and businesses shutting down, you probably have a lot more time on your hands. You can make it a positive experience. You can use the time to restore your body, mind and […]

What is Your Why?

Leslie Gold here from Strides in Recovery to talk about running, recovery and inspiration. Today, specifically, we’re talking about what is your why?

“I’m going to exercise more” is one o […]