Recovering Alcoholic turned endurance athlete. I have a strong passion for Triathlon and Trail Running. It has given me drive, purpose and meaning in my life. I began running for the first time in my life in July 2011 to recover from alcoholism and lose weight. Fast forward to today, I have now run over 150 half marathons and over 10 road marathons. I am 13 years sober; I have lost over 60 lbs. of extra weight, and I am healthier and happier that I have ever been.