Embrace Freedom: Running and Recovery Insights
Episode Overview
Connecting physical movement with recovery enhances healing. Everyone can start moving, regardless of fitness level. Overcoming the fear of running through community support. Sign up for a race to motivate and inspire continuous activity. Embrace audacity and challenge old beliefs for personal growth.
Don't be scared. I just saw a 97-year-old woman run a 5k. Anybody can do it. It's for fun, fitness, and sobriety. It's good for your soul.
In this enlightening episode of 'Last Call with Kristin', listeners are treated to a transformative conversation between Kristin and Amber Graziano Cano, a sobriety and running coach. Amber shares her journey of recovery and how she harnessed the power of running to rebuild her life. As a coach, Amber founded Recovery Roadrunners, a community that encourages individuals to connect their minds with their bodies through physical activity.
The episode begins with Kristin expressing her fears about running, a sentiment shared by many listeners. Amber provides reassurance, emphasizing that movement is vital for recovery and that one doesn't have to start with running. She suggests starting with walking, hiking, and simple body weight exercises, creating a fun and rewarding experience that encourages consistency. Amber's own story is compelling.
Growing up in a religious household and battling the pressures of college, she eventually found solace in running, which became a pivotal aspect of her sobriety journey. She advises anyone seeking change to sign up for a 5k race, highlighting its benefits for fitness, fun, and sobriety. Kristin is inspired by Amber's work and decides to challenge her own belief that she's not a runner.
Her 'word of the year,' audacity, fuels her decision to sign up for a race, aiming to rewrite her old story. Throughout the podcast, the themes of empowerment and personal growth are prominent. Amber's encouragement and practical advice offer hope and motivation to those looking to overcome their fears and embrace new beginnings through physical activity and community support.
Listeners are invited to engage with Amber on various platforms, including Recovery Roadrunners on Facebook and Instagram, and to explore new paths in their recovery journey. The episode concludes with a promise of further collaboration, leaving the audience eager for more insightful discussions.