"Now, after months of training as part of his recovery, he is running in his first marathon, one of nine members of the Run for Your Life team, which is organized by Odyssey House, a residential addiction treatment program. It's something they can do that's tangible, that's physical," said Andre Matthews, who coaches the team, highlighting the tangible benefits of physical activity in recovery.
"Since May, he said, every run, every longer distance, every race has shown him that he can set goals and accomplish them. That has translated to so much more in my life than just running," Friese explained, emphasizing how running has empowered him beyond just physical achievement.
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