Personal message

Hi, my name is Karina and I am a grateful recovering addict.

I have been in recovery for 28 months and it has been the most fulfilling journey so far, like I am living for the first time.

I have been struggling with addiction even before I started picking up drugs and alcohol. My disease manifested in many different areas in my life and always needed something to feel better, to fix me in some way. I couldnt deal with situations, constantly looking for an escape, an easier way out. I am grateful today that I reached my rock bottom and the pain was too much for me. I got help, went to treatment and found a new way of life and others who had the same problem but also a common goal and solution. To get clean and change. 

I started running early in my recovery and it became a part of my new life. I am fortunate to have family members who are very passionate about running and having physical activity as part of their lifestyle.  For me, it is a blessing that I am apart of it today.  I never believed that I would be able to push through like I've been when running or cycling, to persevere, to stay motivated when times are tough, to change my mindset when my body wants nothing else but to give up. These things are important for me in my recovery and definitely contributes to my complete well-being, spiritually, emotionally and physically. 

I completed the 94.7 Cycle Challenge last year and it was one of my biggest accomplishments. I had the opportunity to ride for those who can't, who has not found their strength and hope yet. I remembered also being exactly there, hopeless and lost, and it motivated me. The comeraderie and the support is also what kept me going.

Today I can't imagine my life without running and cycling and the motivation I get from others. I am grateful to have found those who gave me hope and showed me how to live healthy and the importance of being apart of these activities.

I am looking forward to taking on the Cycling Challenge this year and making some more amazing memories, reaching yet another goal.

 

All donations goes to those who can not afford treatment to start their lives in recovery.

 

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