Run Your Way to Recovery
Join a supportive community of runners in recovery.
What We Do
Treatment Support: Provide financial assistance and aftercare support for those in recovery.
Recovery Support: Organize group runs, mentorship programs, and workshops on healthy living.
Prevention and Education: Educate young people about the dangers of substance abuse and promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Our Signature Programs
Run Strong, Grow Strong:
Empowering Youth To Thrive
Help Us Launch This Program!!
In a time when effective addiction education and prevention services are critical, Run Strong, Grow Strong equips young people with the tools they need to resist substance use and make healthy, positive choices for life through running, playful education and the development of social-emotional skills.
Run Strong, Grow Strong is a 12-week program aimed at students in grades K-12 and teaches the following:
Physical Fitness: Running & activity for health and endurance.
Life Skills: Teaches resilience, goal-setting, and decision-making.
Emotional Support: Helps kids manage emotions, stress, and challenges.
Substance Abuse Prevention: Promotes substance-free living & healthy choices.
We are actively seeking funding to launch Run Strong, Grow Strong in schools and community centers nationwide. Help us invest in the next generation and build a healthier, stronger future for our youth. Be a part of the change and help us invest in the next generation to build a healthier and stronger future for our youth.
Recovery In Motion:
A Path to Wellness Through Movement
Help Us Launch This Program!!
For individuals in addiction recovery, finding a sustainable path to health and well-being can be overwhelming. Recovery in Motion offers a solution—empowering people to rebuild their lives through the power of running and holistic wellness.
Recovery in Motion is a cumulative program designed for those in rehab and recovery centers.
Physical Fitness: Exercise to strengthen recovery, health, and energy.
Life Skills: Teaches coping, stress management, and resilience for sobriety.
Emotional Well-being: Promotes mental health through self-awareness and positive habits.
Sobriety Support: Integrates fitness with recovery education and community.
Holistic Recovery: Combines fitness, mental clarity, and emotional strength for lasting wellness.
Recovery in Motion is seeking funding to launch this life-changing program in recovery centers and communities across the country. Your support can help us make a lasting impact on individuals in recovery. Join us in empowering people to reclaim their lives.
Our Vision
Normalizing sobriety while trailblazing connected communities of runners & advocates all over the world. Our vision is a stronger, more educated, active, and connected community where all individuals thrive free from the effects of addiction.
Our Mission
Educate. Inspire. Empower. Our mission is to create a healthier, more connected world where individuals can thrive free from addiction. Recovery Road Runners empowers youth and adults to lead active, fulfilling lives by preventing substance misuse, fostering supportive communities, and celebrating the power of sobriety. We are committed to strengthening families and building resilient communities that champion healthy, substance-free living for all.
Our Values
Community: We believe in the power of community to support and inspire one another.
Health and Wellness: We promote a healthy lifestyle through running, nutrition, and mental health support.
Hope and Recovery: We provide hope and support to individuals in recovery.
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Amber Graziano
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Amber Graziano is the passionate founder of Recovery Road Runners Nonprofit Organization. With over four years of sobriety, Amber has transformed her life and is on a mission to help others do the same. Her journey from struggle to strength has inspired countless individuals to embrace sobriety and discover the boundless opportunities it brings.
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Doug Fingliss
VICE PRESIDENT
Doug Fingliss is an ordinary person with an extraordinary story. As a husband, artist, musician, information technologist, entrepreneur, small business owner, skateboarder, runner, son, and friend, Doug wears many hats. Proudly embracing his imperfections, he finds joy in his multifaceted life. Despite a challenging past, Doug is now thriving in sobriety and passionately pursuing various creative and fitness projects.
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Vinny Wood
HEAD RUN COACH
Vinny is from New York. He grew up playing sports and was a competitive swimmer. He started drinking as a teenager. He partied his way out of college, went into the Navy, and then went on to have a very successful career. Vinny created a life bigger than alcohol. He recently qualified for Boston '24 and completed his first 100 MILE race. Vinny is still alcohol-free and plant-powered.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Recovery Road Runners, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that the journey to recovery is unique for each individual and that the strength of our community lies in the diversity of our experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all members feel valued, respected, and supported regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other aspect of identity. At Recovery Road Runners, everyone belongs, and together, we are stronger in our pursuit of sobriety and wellness.
Our Training Philosophy
Fitness, Education, and Fun For Sobriety That Lasts A Lifetime
When it comes to group training within Recovery Road Runners, we believe in creating an experience that transforms lives. From the kickoff celebration to the post-race party, our goal is to provide our participants with unique, unforgettable and transformative experiences every time they join us to train. We do this by focusing on three very important aspects as we plan each training block, then infuse them into every element of training throughout the program. Our three guiding aspects are Fitness, Education, & Fun, and all 3 of these foundational pillars intentionally support and enhance each individual’s sobriety journey.
This means we focus on getting our bodies in shape for the physical task ahead, having a fun social experience together while training, and learning new things along the way whether it's something about sobriety, your body, mental toughness, your gear, training principals or something else.
Who We Are
Recovery Road Runners is a national nonprofit foundation providing free resources and support for treating, preventing, and overcoming alcohol and drug addiction. Treatment and recovery services include in-person and online support groups, as well as scholarships for treatment programs and recovery coaching.
Recovery Road Runners’ prevention and wellness initiatives provide schools and communities with resources to prevent the misuse of alcohol and drugs. Recovery Road Runners Run Clubs and Wellness Weeks promote healthy choices, raise positive awareness about addiction, and empower individuals to coach themselves to cope with life’s without relying on substances.
Recovery Road Runners was founded in 2021 by former elementary school teacher, Amber Graziano-Cano, who has been in long-term recovery since May 26, 2020. Amber also shares her recovery journey as a public speaker in recovery groups nationwide, and helps others learn skills to stay substance-free through her holistic health and wellness programs.
How Can We Help You?
We’re here to walk with you every step of the way. For assistance or support questions, please contact our Founder and President, Amber Graziano:
INFO@RECOVERYROADRUNNERS.ORG
(805) 441-0083
3193 Duncan Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401