Recovery Road Runners, INC

My name is Conrad Wagenaar and I am helping raise money for a great cause that means a lot to me.

I will be part of a group running the 2025 Big Sur Marathon. The group is running 42.2km on hilly, coastal terrain in support of the Recovery Road Runners non-profit organization. When the Covid-19 lockdowns began in 2020, I began walking, jogging, and eventually running. Running has been a fantastic outlet for me and has helped me lose more than 120 lbs over the last 4 years. Fitness is a personal journey. My fitness journey in 2020 started off with walking around the neighborhood at a pace of 3 miles (5km) per hour, and I was able to slowly build up an aerobic base from there. Since those first laps around the block, I have managed to complete a half-Ironman 70.3 mile triathlon event, the Cactus to Clouds to Cactus Trail run (C2C2C San Jacinto >11,000 ft climbing in one day), Rim to River to Rim (R2R2R) which involves running across the Grand Canyon twice in one day, the Canadian Death Race (80+ miles (118km) with ~15,000 ft (4200m) ascent across 4 mountains with a time limit of 24 hours), and more than a dozen other ultramarathons and mountain trail races. Most recently, I completed the Kodiak UTMB 50km Ultra trail race in Big Bear, CA on Oct 12, 2024, in a little over 6.5 hours. Big Sur Marathon 2025 will be my first official road marathon, and I am committed to training hard for this event.

Recovery Road Runners (RRR for short) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports and inspires sober runners with 1 on 1 and small group coaching led by certified coaches. RRR offers free resources, training plans, nutrition guides, as well as community and relationship-building events and retreats. RRR started as a Facebook group in 2021 as a place for runners wishing to maintain a sober lifestyle to support one another. Through the leadership of the founder Amber Graziano Cano, her dedicated partner Vinny Wood, and the many dedicated RRR members, the organization has grown and morphed to new heights over the last few years.

100% of the donations go to the registered non-profit Recovery Road Runners in order to provide support and resources for those struggling with alcohol. All donations are greatly appreciated. There is no donation too small to make a difference in someone's life.

With your donation, every step we take on this journey will help someone get the help they need.

Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or comments.

Thank you very much for your support!

Conrad K. Wagenaar

https://www.recoveryroadrunners.com/

https://seeradruns.com/

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Recovery Road Runners, INC, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Recovery Road Runners, INC: At Recovery Road Runners (RRR for short), we support and inspire sober runners with 1:1 and small group coaching led by certified coaches, free resources, sober running events, trainings, and community and relationship building. Started as a Facebook group in 2021, it began as a place for runners maintaining a sober lifestyle to support one another and now has morphed to new heights our founder and admin members never thought possible.

Hello! I’ll be running the Seattle 1/2 Marathon on December 1st on behalf of the Recovery Road Runners organization. As part of my journey of recovery from addiction to Alcohol, I have focused back on the monumental importance of taking good care of the body, mind, and spirit. I have found my love of running is a key foundation to building a stable and gratitude filled life. I would like to help support RRR in their mission to find success in recovery through running to anyone who struggles with any form of addiction.

Hi I'm Benny! I am 3 years sober currently training for the Pikes Peak Ascent which will be the most difficult race I have signed up for. Running has always been a passion of mine but since sobriety I have reached goals and pushed limits that I did not think were possible.

If you are not familiar with Pikes Peak in Colorado it is classified as a 14er which exceeds in elevation over 14000 feet above sea level.

I am raising money for Recovery Road Runners which started off as a Facebook group I had joined but has become so much more to me. It is a great outlet to keep in contact with other sober and like minded individuals. Amber, the founder of this nonprofit organization offers so many opportunities to stay or get sober through training and events. We are all in it together to normalize sobriety and use running as an outlet. Donating to this organization would mean so much to me as I continue my journey through sobriety along with many others.

Hi, I’m Vinny! I'm 3 years Sober after more than 30 years of drinking.

Running Saved My Life

I'm going to summit all the accessible Morros (big old volcanos) of San Luis Obispo. Stretching 50K from SLO to Morro bay, I'll climb 5000 feet along the way.

Every $500 raised will provide one runner in recovery a free race entry, a new pair of shoes, and 1:1 coaching to run their first sober race and gain freedom from alcohol.

Help me change, or save, a life.

One Mile at a time - One summit at a time

My name is Tenaya and I’m fundraising for Recovery Road Runners, INC. 87-2013800.

I am 15 years sober and running has become more than just exercise for me; it's therapy, a celebration of strength, and incredible possibilities for personal growth. I never thought of myself as a trail runner nowhere but yet here I am! I will be running my first trail race: Folsom Lake Crest Trail run on March 29, 2025.

RRR's mission to empower individuals to stay sober through running truly inspires me. That's why I'm lacing up my shoes and fundraising for this event. I'm determined to be a part of the solution, one mile at a time. This journey isn't just about crossing the finish line; it's about creating a path towards a brighter future for myself and others.

If you would like to support Tenaya, please visit www.recoveryroadrunners.org/participate-in-events and search for their name.

Running is my escape, my lifeline, my therapy, and my freedom. Let's help others find theirs. -Amber, Founder of Recovery Road Runners Nonprofit Organization

About Me:

Hi, I’m Amber, Founder and President of Recovery Road Runners (RRR) and a sober mom of 2 fun-loving little boys. My passion for running began at an early age. At just 14, I laced up my shoes for the first time when I joined the high school cross country team, unaware that I was also embarking on a dangerous path of addiction. For nearly two decades, I juggled a seemingly perfect existence— a successful 2nd grade teacher and dedicated marathon runner — while secretly battling the demons of daily binge drinking.

Becoming a parent was a pivotal time in my life. The realization that I was risking my children's wellbeing was a harsh wake-up call for me. With a heavy heart and unwavering determination, I chose sobriety. That courageous decision transformed my life, and now I'm committed to helping others break free from the grips of addiction.

I just celebrated 4 years of freedom in sobriety. At the age of 42, I'm in the best shape of my life, running an average of 50 miles a week. In 2023, I coached myself to run new personal bests in the marathon (3hrs 19mins) and half marathon (1hr 33mins).

To fuel my journey and amplify our mission, I’m taking on an extraordinary challenge: the NorCal Backyard Ultra. My goal is to run 100 miles in 24 hours, pushing my physical and mental limits to new heights. Every mile I conquer brings us closer to our shared vision of a world free from addiction.

About Recovery Road Runners Nonprofit:

At RRR, we harness the powers of exercise and education to support sobriety, physical health, and mental well-being. We operate 100% on donations, and we can’t execute our mission of helping youth and adults to live healthy, active, fulfilling lives by the prevention and treatment of substance misuse without YOUR help. DONATE NOW because every dollar matters. ❣️

Every dollar earned goes into the RRR Scholarship Fund. Learn more about the scholarship fund here: https://www.recoveryroadrunners.org/win-a-scholarship