Strides in Recovery

Strides in Recovery For more info, visit us at StridesInRecovery.org.

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.

02/12/2026

Thank you redondo10k 🏈 🏝️

Sunday was another one for the books! This is one of our favorite yearly traditions—the hilly course, swimming salmon, and beach views are always worth it! This years finisher medal is truly EPIC 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏽‍♂️

Many of our teammates crossed their first finish line, making every year so special. You probably saw us sprinkled throughout the course, and you’ll see us again next year too! Thanks for having us ✨

We have 2 upcoming events, join us on the course! 🔗 👇🏽

🎭 Screenland 5k 3/1
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/CulverCity/Screenland5K

⚡️ Impact Treatment Dash Through The 80’s 5K 2/22
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Pasadena/Impact5KDashThruTheS

LA MARATHON CHEER ZONE 📣JOIN US! We’re bringing the same vibes to mile 15.7 on the marathon course. We will have red vin...
02/07/2026

LA MARATHON CHEER ZONE 📣
JOIN US! We’re bringing the same vibes to mile 15.7 on the marathon course. We will have red vines, biofreeze, Vaseline and the playlist as usual ✨🎶🏃🏽‍♀️

Come celebrate sobriety and accomplishment with us! Click our sign up link and we will see you on the course. Send us a DM for more info ✉️

🔗 https://bit.ly/3O3y4gn

Supporting sobriety one stride at a time.

02/06/2026

What a night 🎤✨ The Run For The Funny of it benefit show brought a packed house, big belly laughs, and even bigger hearts—all for a great cause. So grateful to our Strides in Recovery coaches Renée Santos and Jackie Monahan, and the legendary Craig Shoemaker for lighting up the stage.

We’re definitely feeling the love from everyone who showed up and have supported near and far. Hard to believe we’re 31 days to the start line of LA Marathon.🏃🏽‍♀️💚

Thank you for such a special night full of laughs— supporting sobriety, one stride at a time. ⚡️✨

02/05/2026

We’re looking forward to another year at the annual Super Bowl 5K/10K this Sunday in Redondo Beach 🏈 💪🏽

This is one of our favorite yearly traditions here at Strides. We love the community, support, and awesome course! Many of our teammates will be crossing the first line of their first race on Sunday as they have been training and working hard in their recovery 💚✨

So we’ll see you at the start line bright and early for some fun miles before the big game and legendary half time show! We look forward to seeing you there. ⚡️👟🏃🏽‍♀️

Congratulations to the Grandview team on crossing the finish line of the Honolulu Half Marathon! 🌺 From early 5am Rose B...
01/30/2026

Congratulations to the Grandview team on crossing the finish line of the Honolulu Half Marathon! 🌺

From early 5am Rose Bowl miles to long 10-milers and beyond, your dedication to training never wavered. We are so proud of the commitment you’ve shown to your physical and mental health journey. 💪🏽✨

Most importantly, you did this sober—something that once felt impossible. Major milestone unlocked. Here’s to more miles ahead! Congrats team! 💚👟

Congratulations to the Grandview team on crossing the finish line of the Honolulu Half Marathon! 🌺 From early 5am Rose B...
01/30/2026

Congratulations to the Grandview team on crossing the finish line of the Honolulu Half Marathon! 🌺

From early 5am Rose Bowl miles to long 10-milers and beyond, your dedication to training never wavered. We are so proud of the commitment you’ve shown to your physical and mental health journey. 💪🏽✨

Most importantly, you did this sober—something that once felt impossible. Major milestone unlocked. Here’s to more miles ahead! Congrats team! 💚👟

01/30/2026

Huge thank you to the 🏠 Nextdoor Foundation for their generous $5,000 grant and belief in supporting sobriety one stride at a time. 💙 This support allows us to continue the life-changing work we do at Strides in Recovery and create more opportunities to reach beyond. We’re incredibly grateful for your support! ✨👏🏽

Thank you Nextdoor 🏠 Building stronger, kinder, and more connected communities

🔗 stridesinrecovery.org for more info on how to get involved

01/28/2026

LAUGHS THAT GIVE BACK 🤭♥️
Run for The Funny Of It comedy show featuring Strides in Recovery Coach Renèe Santos is just 5 days away! 🎟️ this special night is supported by Coach Jackie Monahan and legendary headliner Craig Shoemaker! 🌟

This all-star lineup is bringing the laughs for a powerful cause on Sunday February 1st 🗓️ Every ticket sold supports the life-changing work we do here at Strides in Recovery. Grab a seat, bring your people, support a mission, and laugh it up with us! 🎭

Link 👇🏽 — see you at the show! 🎤🎟️

Run For The Funny Of It https://www.eventbrite.com/e/run-for-the-funny-of-it-tickets-1976667278039?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

01/27/2026

When you donate shoes to Strides, they’re re-homed and become an opportunity—another step forward for someone putting in the work on their recovery journey. ✨

For years, Duffy has shown up in a big way, collecting batches of shoes and hand-delivering them to Leslie, just like you see here. Thank you Duffy, Fleet Feet, and Run and With us Pasadena for coming together to make this happen. ✨ 👟 🏃🏽‍♀️

If you’ve ever donated shoes—directly or through a friend—thank you for going the extra mile with us.💚 Supporting sobriety one stride at a time.

The stories behind the stats 💚 This is what impact looks like beyond the numbers. Here are a few words from Bekka and Sa...
01/25/2026

The stories behind the stats 💚
This is what impact looks like beyond the numbers.
Here are a few words from Bekka and Sal, two members of our community whose words remind us why what we do here matters. 🤲🏼

Hope you can make it to our next Fun Run!
Supporting sobriety one stride at a time.



🔗 visit stridesinrecovery.org to get involved

01/24/2026

Thank you LA Public Health Department for recognizing Strides in Recovery as a recipient of the annual Inclusivity Award ✨

This award celebrates groups that promote respect and belonging, creating spaces where people can be themselves, and bring their unique strengths to a shared mission. Thank you for seeing us. We love what we do. 🤲🏼

“This recognition belongs to all of us. It reflects the community we’ve built together-one where every voice is valued, everyone feels welcome, and everyone has a place to contribute. Thanks to the spirit we’ve cultivated together, this award represents not just an organization, but a community living its values every day.” —Leslie Gold, Founder of Strides in Recovery

This clip was presented for all attendees at the annual Giving Thanks event. Supporting sobriety one stride at a time. ♥️

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Our Story

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!