Staying Fit ODAAT Part 2

Staying Fit ODAAT Part 2

What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? For Miguel Reyes, it started with a sprained-looking ankle that turned out to be a fractured lateral malleolus and a cancelled marathon—then nearly a relapse. Coach Blu Robinson sits down with Miguel for the second part of his story, where running, recovery, and community all collide.

Miguel shares how he tried to "just ice it" and keep serving on a clearly broken ankle, only to be dismissed as a potential pill seeker in urgent care. His sharp reply – "I'm in recovery, but thanks for offering" – flips the whole tone of the appointment and sets the stage for a bigger shift in his life. When he couldn’t run and depression crept in, Miguel was ready to buy a 12‑pack and drink again. The tiny twist?

He forgot his wallet and wasn’t served. That moment pushed him to reach out instead: a small Facebook group, a few friends in recovery, and an idea for blending fitness with sobriety under the banner "Staying Fit ODAAT" – one day at a time, one mile at a time. From there, the story grows into virtual races, homemade medals, raising money for recovery organisations, and a 700+ strong online community where people share both victories and grief.

Miguel reads posts like, "I ran three miles to celebrate my sober day... I am forever grateful that I have this group," and admits, "it's beyond inspiration. It truly, really is." You’ll hear honest talk about staying sober through injury, bereavement, and everyday stress, plus how movement, team support and service work help people stay alcohol‑free.

If you’ve ever wondered whether running shoes and recovery can actually go together, this conversation might have you asking what your own "one mile at a time" could look like today.