![]() ![]() ![]() Running has provided me an avenue to focus on my physical health as well as my mental health while being outside in nature with like-minded individuals all trying to make it one step at a time, one day at a time." It makes it even better when I have fellow Warriors Heart Alumni to run with. Lanier describes his fellow teammates Aaron Marshalek and Mike Fiocca as "Both of these guys have over a year of sobriety, have become accomplished mountain trail marathon runners, and are crushing life in general!"įellow Warriors Heart Alumni, Veteran, and Team Member Aaron Marshalek has run 1,346 miles, and reflects, "Running has become my main recovery mechanism. It fuels my mind and body allowing me to accomplish anything I desire and to inspire others to overcome insurmountable odds as well." With challenge, brings change and that change is the positivity that drives me. Lanier explains why running is so healing for him, "To me, it's all about challenges. Warriors Heart has a full continuum of care (Detox, In-Patient, Outpatient, Sober Living, and Aftercare), to help warriors rebuild their lives with new tools and replace bad habits with good habits, which includes athletics (gym, hiking, running, jiu jitsu and more). This running team carries the Warriors Heart flag and wears Warriors Heart t-shirts to remind frontline protectors that help is available. ![]() Together, they have run over 3,300 miles, and Lanier has personally run over 780 miles in mountain and marathon runs. Former Green Beret, Warriors Heart Alumni and recovered drug addict/alcoholic Ted Lanier chose 1,000 miles as the running challenge in sync with urging his fellow warriors (military, veterans and first responders) to “pick up that ‘1000-pound phone’ and ask for help.” Post thisįor the past 18 months, Lanier has been leading a Warriors Heart team that has run 12 marathons throughout the North Carolina area, which includes alumni, supporters, and fellow veterans. ![]()
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