1.7 Miles To Podium (Maybe)

Six years ago, I couldn’t run more than 1.7 miles. I remember that first run—feeling like I was dying, wondering how I would ever make it to a 5k.At the time, I was early into sobriety, dealing with a loud mind, and trying to rebuild my life one step at a time. I didn’t feel like a runner. I felt like someone who had never finished anything he started.Running gave me something simple: a finish line. In this solo episode, I share the journey from that first 1.7-mile run to now chasing a podium at a 50k. The failures along the way, the moments where things started to shift, and how consistency changed everything.This isn’t just about running—it’s about identity, growth, and what happens when you commit to something long enough to see who you become.I don’t know if I’ll podium. But I do know I’m going to find out what I’m capable of.Alethia Run SensorOstrich Running Store