EP44: Andy's 7-Year Soberversary: No itch - The gift that still keeps giving
About this episode
Andy celebrates his 7-year sobriety milestone and discusses the positive changes in his life as a midlife runner.
This week’s episode is a personal one. Andy hits 7 years alcohol-free , and we unpack what’s changed - and what keeps getting better even this far down the road. We talk honestly about the midlife runner’s reality: the hidden negotiations, the “badge of honour” hangover runs, and the way running can become both a coping mechanism and a doorway to real change. You’ll hear why 100 days is often the point where the real identity shift begins, why clarity is a double-edged sword , and how learning to process grief and emotion (instead of numbing it) becomes a superpower. We also share some race-week energy - Tokyo Marathon shout-outs, training markers, and why consistency beats intensity every time when life is busy and you’re trying to build something sustainable. If you’re a midlife runner who feels stuck, misaligned, or caught in the weekday discipline / weekend sabotage loop - this one will land. In this episode: The 7-year “soberversary” (and why there’s no itch to go back) The badge-of-honour trap: “I can still run after drinking…” Running away vs running towards: the identity shift Grief, gratitude, and feeling life in full colour Why 100 days is a real data point (not just a…
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