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Ironman triathlete, marathon/ultramarathon runner, 22yrs sober, nutrition, fitness & healthy living

Massachusetts, USA

Joined January 2018

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Louie

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I became an Endurance Athlete at the age of 50, when I started running marathons. Over this decade I’ve - Run 9 Marathons - Competed in a 10 mile swim race - Finished 70.3s and Ironman Triathlon - Run many Ultramarathons up to 100mi Can’t wait to see what my 60s bring!

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2 years

I'm Louie - Alcoholic At age 17 I became a daily drinker By age 37 I was drinking bourbon and beer for breakfast At age 57 I celebrated 20 years sober, Ran a 100 mile Ultramarathon and became an Ironman Triathlete Will you please retweet? Let's show others we can recover

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I’m Louie - Alcoholic At age 17 I became a daily drinker By age 37 I was drinking beer and bourbon for breakfast Age 57, 19+ years sober I’ll run my first 100mi ultramarathon Will you please retweet? Let’s show others we can recover #RecoveryPosse #sober #soberlife

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Louie

2 years

At age 57 I ran my first 100 mile ultramarathon You’re not too old

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2 years

This will be my 21st consecutive Sober Christmas The greatest gift I could give my family

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I’m Louie - Alcoholic At age 17, I became a daily drinker By age 37, I was drinking bourbon in the morning Through the Grace of God, the Fellowship of AA & Friends who helped me along the way Today I celebrate 22yrs Sober If I can attain long term Sobriety, anyone can ❤️

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At age 37 - I was an active Alcoholic, drinking booze for breakfast At age 57 - 20 years Sober, 4th Degree Black Belt, Ultramarathon Runner and Ironman Triathlete Here's the path I took and some of the things I learned along the way 👇👇👇

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1 year

Today I'm Celebrating 21 Years Sober There was a time when I couldn't stay away from a drink for a day - Health Deteriorating - Becoming Unemployable - Drinking Bourbon for Breakfast Beyond Grateful for everyone who has helped me along the way ❤️

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I started smoking cigarettes at age 12 and became a daily drinker at age 17 At age 58 I'm 20 years sober, an Ultramarathon runner and Ironman Triathlete You can reinvent yourself at anytime

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2 years

I've been sober for 20+ years but Today's the only day that matters

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2 years

Woke up to another sober Saturday Who’s with me?

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This is the 1112th consecutive weekend I haven't had a drink or a drug Pretty amazing for a guy who 21 years ago couldn't put 2 days together Beyond Grateful

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Louie

9 months

Woke up to another New Years Day without a Hangover No better way to start the Year Who else did?

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1 year

I started running when I was 48 years old. At that time I couldn't run 1 mile in 15 minutes At age 58, I'll run a 100 mile Ultramarathon at that pace You're not too old to start

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At age 58 I competed in my first Ironman triathlon - 2.4 mile swim - 112 mile bike - 26.2 mile run You’re not too old

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The day I stopped drinking I knew there was no going back. That lifestyle had to be gone forever 21 Years Sober and I still know this to be true Who else has had this feeling?

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Waking up sober on a Sunday morning is the BEST Who else did?

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2 years

Not sure who needs to hear this but It's possible to celebrate the New Year without alcohol That's how I'll be doing it. Who else?

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2 years

Waking up without a hangover on a Sunday morning never gets old Who else did?

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Waking up on a Sunday morning without a hangover never gets old Who else woke up sober today?

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Louie

2 years

Not sure who needs to hear this but It's possible to go through the holiday season without alcohol Who's on board?

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2 years

I haven't used a drink or a drug to hide from my feelings in over 20 years That's a fuckin miracle

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1 year

Today makes 1093 consecutive Saturday mornings I've woken up without a Hangover I can tell you, waking up Sober on a weekend morning never gets old Who's with me?

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1 year

I ran my first race ever at age 48, a 5K 10 years later, at age 58 I ran a 100 Mile Ultramarathon and finished an Ironman Triathlon Cmon, You're not too old

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1 year

I just ran the best race of my life I’m humbled by all of your kindness and support. Thank you ❤️

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2 years

Waking up on a Saturday morning without a hangover NEVER gets old Who else woke up hangover free this morning?

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2 years

Sober Christmas weekend coming up Who's in?

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2 years

Sober weekends are the best! It’s not even up for debate Who else isn’t drinking this weekend?

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2 years

I ran my first race ever at age 47, a 5K 10 years later, at age 57 I ran a 100 Mile Ultramarathon and finished an Ironman Triathlon Cmon, You're not too old

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1 year

7 Ways I tried to control my drinking. All of these failed 1) Weekends only 2) Only after 5pm 3) Not before noon 4) No drinking alone 5) Only when I go out 6) Beer but no booze 7) Stopping after 3 drinks None lasted long. Total abstinence is the only way

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2 years

Staying Sober for a day is my greatest accomplishment

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1 year

For 20 years of my adult life, I spent almost every Saturday morning hungover I don't miss those days Who else is having a Sober weekend?

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2 years

It's Possible to Reinvent Yourself Left - I was a 37 year old Alcoholic, broken Mind, Body and Spirit Right - Now a 58 year old Ironman Triathlete/Ultramarathon Runner It's not too late to make those changes!

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2 years

At age 48, my goal was to run a 1/2 Marathon At age 58, my goal is to run 2 - 100 mile Ultramarathons 6 weeks apart You're not too old

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1 year

Advice I'd give my 18 year old self - Avoid Alcohol - Learn to cook - Exercise daily - Prioritize sleep - Morning Breathwork - Surround yourself with winners What would you add?

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Louie

1 year

Don't listen to anyone who says "Wait til you're my age" Age 58 - Our bodies don't have to fall apart as we get older

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Louie

2 years

I started running when I was 48 years old. Back then I struggled to run 1 mile in 15 minutes At age 58, I can run a 100 mile Ultramarathon at that pace You're not too old to start

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Louie

2 years

When I was 1 week sober I saw a man celebrating 2 months of sobriety I was in awe of his accomplishment At 20 years sober, I'm STILL amazed by his accomplishment

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Louie

1 year

If you're an Alcoholic like me Total abstinence is much easier than occasional or controlled drinking Trust me, I've tried it all

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Louie

2 years

20 years Sober and I've never been more grateful for One more day of Sobriety

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Louie

11 months

A lot of people out here living life without Alcohol I'm thankful to be in your company Raise a hand if you're one ✋

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Louie

2 years

For 20 years of my adult life, I spent almost every Saturday morning hungover I don't miss those days Who else is having a sober weekend?

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1 year

For 20 years of my adult life, I spent almost every Saturday morning hungover I don't miss those days Who else is having a sober weekend?

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Louie

2 years

Walking into an AA meeting led to 20 years of Sobriety Signing up for a Karate class was my path to 4th-Degree Black Belt Running my first 5k race led to 7 Marathons and 2 Ultramarathons They all started by taking the first step

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Louie

9 months

Sober weekend coming up! There are many of us out here Celebrating the New Year without Alcohol Who's with us?

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Louie

9 months

Alcohol is Highly Overrated Many of us will go through this Holiday Season without including it in our Celebrations 🎄🎉🥳 Who else is planning a Sober Christmas and New Years?

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Louie

2 years

The average age of a marathon runner is 40 years old Some of us reach our peak even later in life At age 58, I have some of the biggest races of my life coming up You're not too old

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Louie

2 years

Many people have asked me why I chose to run a 100 mile ultramarathon at the age of 57 Answer - because after that accomplishment everything else in life seems manageable

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Louie

2 years

Waking up on a Saturday morning without a hangover and full of energy is the best! Who else is having a Sober weekend?

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Louie

1 year

Alcohol is highly overrated

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2 years

I struggled to get sober for years On 4/2/02 it finally stuck, beyond grateful! I celebrate 20 years clean and sober today If you’re struggling don’t give up! The reward for persistence is amazing #RecoveryPosse #sober #recovery

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1 year

For 20 years of my adult life, I spent almost every Saturday morning hungover I don't miss those days Who else is having a Sober weekend?

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Louie

2 years

Waking up without a Hangover on New Years Day Never gets old

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Louie

11 days

I couldn't wait to get out of bed this morning! Had my alarm set for 4am, jumped out of bed at 3:40 Waking up without a hangover on a Sunday morning never gets old! Trust me on this, I've been doing it for a long time Who else is having a Sober weekend?

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1 year

When I was getting Sober I thought I would spend the rest of my life wishing I could drink This couldn't be further from my reality. I haven't wanted to drink for many years Anyone else feel this way?

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Louie

3 months

I can either live this amazing, adventurous life or I can drink I can’t have both For 22 years I’ve chosen Sobriety. This is the way

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Louie

1 year

For an Alcoholic like myself One Drink Creates an Insatiable Desire for Another and Another and Another... That's why it's so important we don't have that first drink

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Louie

3 years

Waking up the day after a holiday without a hangover never gets old Who else had a sober Christmas?

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Louie

2 years

Something everyone who's trying to stop drinking should know Staying sober gets easier with time

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2 years

My adult life consists of - 20yrs heavy drinking followed by - 20yrs of Sobriety I can tell you first hand, Sobriety is the way

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Louie

2 years

Years ago 1 mile was a long run for me My long runs today are between 20 and 100 miles You have no idea how far you can go if you just keep putting one foot in front of the other

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Louie

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Eventually just not drinking wasn't enough for me. I needed to recreate my entire life in Sobriety Age 37 - Alcoholic, Fat, Depressed, Very little activity Age 59 - 21 Years Sober, Ironman Triathlete, Ultramarathon Runner Change is never easy but always possible

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2 years

When I was drinking I thought alcohol was the cure for my - Anger - Anxiety - Depression - Low Self Esteem Turns out it was the cause

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Louie

1 year

For the first 20 years of my adult life, I woke up hungover almost every Monday morning I don't miss those days Who else had a Sober weekend?

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1 year

Years ago I met a man who picked up a drink after 26 years of Sobriety His life immediately turned into a nightmare I'll never forget his story. It helps keep me vigilant

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Louie

2 years

Many people choose to keep their Alcoholism private I understand why, there's a judgment that goes along with it I put mine right out there. In the case it may help someone else ❤️

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Louie

2 years

Not sure who needs to hear this but 40's not old, neither is 50

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1 year

My adult life consists of - 20 years of heavy drinking followed by - 21 years of Sobriety I can tell you first hand, Sobriety is the way

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Louie

2 years

7 Ways I tried to control my drinking. All of these failed 1. Only after 5pm 2. Weekends only 3. Not before noon 4. No drinking alone 5. Just when I go out 6. Anything but booze 7. Stopping after 3 drinks None lasted long. Total abstinence is the only way

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1 year

Sober weekends are the Best! It's not even up for debate Who else isn't drinking this weekend?

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Louie

2 years

7 reasons I stopped drinking in 2002 - Wasn't a good Father - Health was deteriorating - Becoming unemployable - Was a burden to my family - Alcohol was running my life - Couldn't support myself financially - My premature death was inevitable 20 yrs Sobriety changed everything

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Louie

2 years

The past 40yrs of my life consists of - 20 years of daily drinking - 20 years of Sobriety I can tell you first hand, Sobriety is the way

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Louie

9 months

This is my 22nd consecutive Sober New Years Eve For a guy who drank like I did, that's a fuckin miracle If I can stay away from a drink and a drug for that long anyone can If you've been thinking about Sobriety for yourself, maybe consider dry January?

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Louie

2 years

Alcohol was the one thing keeping me from reaching my potential Removing it from my life was a game changer Who else feels this way?

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Louie

2 years

Alcohol is MUCH better at causing anxiety and stress than curing them

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Louie

2 years

Alcohol was the one thing keeping me from reaching my potential Removing it from my life was a game changer Who else feels this way?

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Louie

2 months

For 20 years of my adult life I spent almost every Saturday morning hungover I don’t miss those days Who else is having a Sober weekend?

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1 year

I've been Sober for 21 years and whenever I hear about someone in their first - Week - Month - Year of Sobriety I'm in awe of your accomplishment

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Louie

1 year

In early Sobriety I adopted the Mindset that "No matter what, I will not drink" It's helped me stay Sober for 21 years

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Louie

1 year

I ran my first race ever at age 47, a 5k 10 years later, at age 57 I ran a 100 Mile Ultramarathon and finished an Ironman Triathlon Cmon, you're not too old

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1 year

Many Alcoholics/Addicts aren't fortunate enough to reach long-term Sobriety They literally die trying With 21 years of Sobriety, I'm one of the lucky ones. Here's how I did it 👇👇👇

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11 months

Waking up on a Sunday morning without a hangover is the best feeling ever! Who else did?

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Louie

2 years

Weekends are way more productive since I stopped drinking Who else is having a Sober Saturday?

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Louie

11 months

I ran my first Marathon at age 50 First 100 mile Ultramarathon at age 57 First Ironman Triathlon at age 58 This weekend I'll run my first Backyard Ultramarathon at age 59, where I plan to compete for the win against runners 1/2 my age Jump into the arena, you're not too old

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1 year

Walking into an AA meeting led me to 21 years of Sobriety Signing up for a Karate class was my path to 4th Degree Black Belt Running my first 5k race led to 7 Marathons & 2-100 mile Ultramarathons Go ahead, take that first step

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Louie

2 years

That’s a wrap! 4x4x48 - Run 4 miles - Every 4 hours - For 48 hours The struggle was real and so was the Love and Support you all gave me. Thank you!! 🙏❤️

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Louie

7 months

I've been Sober for almost 22 years Recently a friend told me his brother is hold up in a room drinking day and night For a moment I had a feeling of jealousy This disease never backs down

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Louie

2 years

If you stay Sober long enough, there will come a time when you don't want to drink Under any circumstance

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2 years

Some of the things I did while I was drinking were insane Anyone else feel this way?

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1 year

I can either have a drink or I can have this life. It's very clear to me that I can't have both Thankful for another day of Sobriety

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10 months

Not sure who needs to hear this but It's possible to celebrate the Holidays while staying Sober There are plenty of us out here doing just that Who's with us?

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Louie

2 years

I haven't used a drink or a drug to hide from my feelings in almost 21 years That's a fuckin miracle

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Louie

1 year

Walking into an AA meeting led to 21 years of Sobriety Signing up for a Karate class was my path to 4th Degree Black Belt Running my first 5k race led to 7 Marathons and 3 Ultramarathons They all started by taking that first step

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1 year

I got Sober because I was tired of being sick I stay Sober because this lifestyle is 100% better than when I was drinking

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2 years

In 2023, I will build the strongest version of myself ever Mentally, Spiritually and Physically Who's with me?

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2 years

Sober weekends are the best! It's not even up for debate Who else isn't drinking this weekend

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1 year

I'm shocked by how many people in their 40s and 50s think they are "too old" to get into great physical shape There are plenty of others, many even older proving that mindset wrong

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5 months

Woke up to another Hangover Free Sunday morning Sun is shining, having coffee on the porch ☀️☕️ No better feeling! Who else is having a Sober weekend?

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2 years

Woke up to another sober Saturday Who else did?

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1 year

The average age of a Marathon Runner is 40 years old Some of us reach our peak even later in life At age 58, I have some of the biggest races of my life coming up Your not too old

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Louie

2 years

20 years ago I left my old life to create a new one Age 37, active alcoholic Age 57, sober endurance athlete Change isn’t easy but it’s worth the effort

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