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Strides in Recovery is a Los Angeles based nonprofit which brings the healing power of goal-oriented group running/walking to clients in addiction treatment programs. As a volunteer coach of a residential addicition recovery program's LA Marathon team, I have the honor and privilege of helping people experience the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritutal rewards of training for a major endurance event, while turning their lives around. Inspired by the many success stories, I started Strides in Recovery to help others in the recovery community harness the power of running for maintaining their sobriety.

03/11/2026

THANK YOU LOS ANGELES 🏝️
On Sunday morning, 47 Strides in Recovery athletes lined up to conquer LA Marathon. Los Angeles is home base and the energy on the course is unmatched, we are definitely still buzzing.⚡️🐝

The weather conditions were tough, but we were tougher. The crowds were electric and the undeniable support carried us. We saw our friends on the course, shared miles with our teammates, and are wearing our medals with pride. 🏅✨

Mile 15 was the energy we needed seeing our Strides in Recovery family and community show up for us at our cheer zone. Thank you for showing up and showing out for us ♥️

Congratulations to everyone who braved the heat and on Sunday. What a day! Hope you are recovering well. We are so proud! 🥳

Same time next year? 😉
Supporting sobriety one stride at a time 💚

03/07/2026

LA Marathon Tips + Tricks from our founder Leslie Gold 🫶🏽 the hard part is over, the training is done. Take in all the vibes race day brings and have some fun out there! A few more sleeps. Hope you’ve been hydrating! ⚡️👟🏃🏽‍♀️

See you at the start line. Supporting sobriety one stride at a time. ✨

03/05/2026

So proud of our crew for showing up strong at the in Culver City this past Sunday 💛🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Every mile is proof that recovery is about progress, community, and doing hard things together.

Now we turn the page… 👀
Just 4 days until the Los Angeles Marathon. Let’s gooooo. 🏁🔥

02/28/2026

Screenland 5K on Sunday! 🎭 We hope to see you there! This is such interactive and fun course, guaranteed GOOD TIME! The finisher medal is always unique and memorable. Several of our treatment teams will be lining up for this awesome 5K. We’re ready! 🏆

There’s still time to register and join us! See you soon! 🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/CulverCity/Screenland5K

02/27/2026

Connection is the fuel 💚
At Strides in Recovery we believe that the journey is better shared. We aren’t just a group of runners; we’re a support system. Coach Bryant’s words of wisdom are clear: we thrive when we lean into our community and care for one another-remembering our WHY. ✨

In a world that can at times feel isolated, we choose to show up for each other week after week as our teammates are working hard in their recovery. Our WHY runs deep. 💪🏽 ⚡️

We are 10 days from the start line of LA Marathon and we are so happy to be here, TOGETHER.
Wishing you a restful week filled with electrolytes and carbs. See you real soon! 💫

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02/25/2026

Dash Through The 80’s 5K ⚡️🪩
Sunday morning was electric. Thank you Impact for another year of fun! We danced, connected, proudly crossed the finish line and we LOVED our medal! 🏅

This technical course was well worth it! We loved seeing our friends out there. The morning sun came out and felt great 🌞 Thank you to The Skinny Ties band for playing all the jams we needed pre and post race. 🎤🕺 Post run refreshments were amazing! We had a blast! 💥

We look forward to this race. Same time next year? 😉

02/23/2026

They say the marathon is the victory lap.🏅

Coach Renée, thank you for being so real with us on your road to recovery. You’ve shown us that overcoming isn’t a single moment—it’s every day you decided to keep going and you have done that in so many different ways! 🏃🏽‍♀️💪🏽

LA Half Marathon is waiting for you, and we couldn’t be more proud. The hard work is done, 13.1 miles up next, time to shine! We’ll be cheering loud and proud! 📣👏🏽

02/20/2026

Lookout weekend cause, we’re on our way to the Dash Through the 80’s 5K on Sunday! ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️
We’re excited to be at the start line of such a fun event filled with live music, awesome course, and everything 80’s! 💫

This event is hosted by several of our treatment teams will be participating. We look forward to crossing another finish line. Sign up today and join us! See you on Sunday 🔗 👇🏽

runsignup.com/Race/CA/Pasadena/Impact5KDashThruTheS

02/17/2026

Rainy days are a perfect opportunity to get connected with the Strides in Recovery community and sign up for our monthly newsletter ☔️ 🗞️

📥 Each month our newsletter makes its way to your inbox—in it you will discover:

💚 Powerful client testimonials
🗓️ A full calendar of upcoming events
🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Fresh ways for you to join the mission
✨ Connecting with a growing community
🧠 Learn more about the importance of exercise in early recovery

🔗 visit stridesinrecovery.org to sign up ⬆️

02/14/2026

The stories behind the stats 💚
We mean it when we say what we do here at Strides in Recovery is an important component in aiding long-term recovery.
Behind every data point is a person discovering their own strength. 💪🏽

Our teammates say it best:
💬 “After a run I feel like everything is going to be OK”
💬 “Finding someone out there that will give you a second chance will change your life for the better”
💬 “I had the Strides mentality of getting the goal at the very end and my medal”

We don’t just train for 5Ks to full marathons—we train for the hard work of life through a sober lens. By replacing isolation with camaraderie, we’re changing the narrative one stride at a time. ✨

🔗 See more stories and get involved at
stridesinrecovery.org

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At Strides in Recovery, we believe that training toward a challenging goal with the support of a community is a metaphor for recovery, and for life.

Inspired by the many success stories she heard while coaching a Los Angeles Marathon Team comprised of clients, alumni, and supporters of a residential addiction treatment facility, Beit T’Shuvah, Leslie Gold started Strides in Recovery in order to bring the same life changing experiences to other recovery communities.

Strides in Recovery teams welcome everyone, regardless of level of fitness or prior athletic experience. Teams are open to anyone who wants to make a difference, for their own recovery or for others who are working hard to overcome substance use disorders. We are supportive, non-competitive communities, training together to enjoy the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of running. We prove to ourselves that we can achieve whatever we set our minds to; we celebrate successes along the way; we become part of something bigger than ourselves.

Addiction is a disease that destroys lives. You can be part of the solution. Come join us!