What People Are Saying

  • "Amber’s program is the first program that I was able to truly find success with in both my sobriety journey and my running journey. She cared enough to communicate with me on an almost daily basis-outside of the scheduled one on one meetings and the zoom calls. She still checks on me even after the program has ended. One of the best choices I’ve ever made!" -L.B.

  • "Amber is an exceptional running coach who has transformed my running journey, helping me set new personal records in the 5k, half marathon, and marathon distances. Her expertise, dedication, and personalized training plans have been instrumental in my success and growth as a sober runner." -D.F.

  • "I think Amber is a great coach! One thing I can say about Amber is that she is a high energy person. She is very focused towards helping you grow close to sobriety. She is also focused towards helping you achieve your goals in running or whatever activity you wish to pursue. Amber is very responsive to any question you may have and provides very thorough answers to help you solve your problems or issues. Amber had a lot of experience in the struggles you may have in achieving sobriety and provides a wealth of advice and empathetic understanding. Amber has been running since her teens and has expanded her running from marathons to ultrarunning. Because of this progression of experience she can advise from the beginnings of running to the more experienced runner. Amber is an all around great coach for achieving sobriety and excellence in running and other activities." -L.C.

  • "Ok , let me just say that my experience with Amber has been game changing. So supportive, always gets back to me asap. Has talked me off the ledge and I feel she is a true friend. I believe in her mission, her motivation is so powerful and with Vinny and the rest of the gang I feel like I belong to a tribe. I am constantly trying to be like Amber and achieve my goals with her guidance and wisdom!" -S.M.

  • “Today is 100 days sober for me so I’m really excited! And I feel sooo good, and I just wanted to say those of you who have had slip ups in your sobriety recently that it is possible! I'm running 2 Half Marathons this Spring which is something I haven't done in almost a decade!"

  • This has been the most successful program that I have ever done. I’ve done 1 other drinking program and 2 other running coaches, and those coaches were good. But this experience was just so personal and really awesome, and I hope that so many people sign up and take advantage because it really is so different and I am so grateful for you and grateful for Vinny and grateful for everybody.”

  • “Cannot believe I am already running 5 miles so easily, it’s been years since I was able to do that!! My heart rate is improving quickly and I love seeing the results! I know I’m wicked early in to this process but am already considering re-upping to do another 16 weeks to get me to a marathon.”

  • “I love Quit Like a Runner.. it’s a real chill vibe and everyone is incredibly open. Look, I’m not naive as I know I have a lot of work ahead of me but I wish I had done this months ago. Community is everything, right? Thank you for connecting me with the small group! We have a fun chat going and it’s making all the difference.”

  • “Ran my first marathon in 8+ years… Kiawah Island. 3:42:15. BQ by almost 8 minutes. Sober almost 1 year. So glad I decided to renew my Runner’s World subscription early in the year, read Amber’s article, and found this amazing group. A year ago running a marathon and having my wonderful family here to support me was nowhere on the radar. RRR. Where winners go to quit and quitters do win.”

  • “Something clicked for me in my training this year and I then ran a 1:48ish half in Bristol and a 1:47:48 half earlier this year. Today, in Jacksonville, I ran a 1:40:25!! My goal was 1:40. I am so SO psyched on this result. This is the first run I've ever done where I felt in control. This is thanks to the help of Amber Graziano Cano and Vinny Wood and the Recovery Road Runners (RRR) 🏃‍♀️✌️ group! Big things ahead!!”

  • The thing I appreciate most about RRR is that we are a tribe of people with a growth mindset and are focused on making better lives for ourselves without alcohol. Together we are dedicated to getting physically and mentally healthier and want to help each other on our respective journeys. Thank you Amber for starting this community and giving us all a safe sober space where we can heal!

    Elena