by Carolyn | Sep 24, 2024 | recovery, recovery month, Run for Your Life
“It’s been a rocky road. But at the end of the day, you have to go through the rough to get to something beautiful.” – Robin, Run For Your Life Teammate The rocky road that brought Robin and fellow recovery warriors to our Odyssey House community leads the...
by Carolyn | Sep 17, 2024 | community, events, recovery month, Run for Your Life
Support a Good Cause: Run like you’re late for work, but this time, you’re actually helping people in recovery! Get Healthy (ish): Burn off last night’s pizza and feel virtuous while doing it. Community Vibes: Meet awesome people who think running...
by Carolyn | Sep 5, 2024 | recovery, recovery month, Recovery Stories, Run for Your Life, success stories
Recovery goes beyond quitting substance use; it involves confronting underlying issues and rebuilding a healthier life. This challenging process requires courage and self-determination, which we honor at our annual Run for Your Life 5k. Recovery is a lifelong journey...
by Carolyn | Aug 20, 2024 | recovery, recovery month, Run for Your Life
Odyssey House’s RUN FOR YOUR LIFE program is the cornerstone of our continuously expanding health and fitness offerings because our clients’ personal experiences affirm the research—becoming healthy, staying active, and eating well all contribute to a more successful...
by Carolyn | Jul 24, 2024 | Run for Your Life, wellness
Exercising in hot weather puts extra stress on your body so you need to adapt. High temps and humidity can increase the core body temperature and can increase your risk for serious heat-related illness. Regardless of the activity, if you exercise outdoors in hot...
by Carolyn | Jul 11, 2024 | recovery, recovery month, Run for Your Life
Our annual Run for Your Life 5K returns on September 28th, and we have a variety of sponsorship packages available! Join us in September as we recognize the perseverance of the families, young adults, and seniors who work so hard for a dignified, productive, and...