What does it mean to own your recovery?
In early September, members of the Odyssey House Art Project began work on a banner to commemorate Recovery Month. They chose “Recovery – We Own It!” as their theme. Chad Porter, who runs the art studio at our George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery on Wards Island,...
RFYL Weekly: Studying newly sober runners
This Saturday, September 19th, our “Run for Your Life” workout will be back at Central Park starting at 8:00 am. The team will meet up at the Band Shell, which you can reach by using the 72nd Street entrance on the east side, then following the transverse to the...
Wellness Wednesday: Sustainable energy snacks
Snacks that satisfy and provide sustainable energy? Yes, it’s possible! Here are a few to try: Cheesy: Popcorn tossed with spices and nutritional yeast. Fewer calories and sodium than packaged popcorn. Creamy: Plain Greek yogurt with a drop of vanilla extract,...
PIX11’s James Ford invites you to Run for Your Life
Today marks the halfway point of our Run for Your Life Virtual 5K! There's still time to sign up to run/walk any course you choose, any day in September. PIX11 reporter James Ford has emceed our annual Run for Your Life event for the last several years. While we can't...
Run for Your Life Virtual 5K 2020
SEPTEMBER 2020 Please join Odyssey House in commemorating Recovery Month at the 15th Annual Run for Your Life Virtual 5K Run/Walk. This event raises awareness of, and funds for, the recovery movement. With our Virtual Run/Walk, you can run anywhere, anytime in...
RFYL Weekly: Bodyweight exercises
Please join us this Saturday, September 12th for a fun run on Randall’s Island in honor of our 15th Annual “Run for Your Life” 5K. Saturday’s weather forecast calls for temperatures in the low- to mid-70s, ideal for running or walking. Although we are not hosting an...
Join Andre in running for recovery
Andre Matthews, Odyssey House Deputy Director of Recreational Services, has run 22 marathons and countless 5K/10Ks for people in recovery. COVID-19 has made accessing treatment harder for many people, and overdoses are on the rise. This September, he's asking you to...
RFYL Weekly: How to prepare for your first 5K or 10K
This Saturday, the Run for Your Life team will meet in Central Park at 8:00 am in front of the Band Shell, located on the 72nd Street Transverse. For those using public transportation, take the #6 train to 68th Street & Hunter College, then walk over to 72nd...
Get ready to run!
Our virtual run starts today! John Tavolacci, COO of Odyssey House, invites you to join us for our Run for Your Life Virtual 5K this September. While COVID-19 interrupted our plans to meet up and run together, you can still show your support by participating in our...
RFYL Weekly: Running in recovery from alcoholism and addiction
New Yorkers need your help! Opioid overdoses are on the rise due to Covid-19 and accessing treatment in our community has become more difficult. Please join me for our “Run for Your Life" Virtual 5K this September to help raise awareness about addiction, homelessness,...
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