Couple of the Quarter | Jennifer & Matt Hoadley

We are excited to welcome another Couple of the Quarter - Jennifer & Matt Hoadley!  Jenn & Matt met in college in Maine and now live just south of Boston, MA with their two children.  While Jenn ran track as a child and into college, Matt didn’t discover his love for running until shortly after he got sober and became a recovering alcoholic in 2013.  Kim met both Matt and Jenn at Gorge Waterfalls in April of this year, and in one short evening discovered they both have an incredible story to share. In this episode, we discuss:Matt’s realization he needed to make a big change after he hit bottomHis decision to get sober cold turkeyHow Matt started and Jenn returned to running later in lifeHow running has become a big part of their lives as they now run 100 milers together!How they keep their running passion in check and work together to stay in balance in a sport that doesn’t lend itself well to moderationWe also discuss the paradox of how ultrarunning attracts many in recovery, and how the sport also ironically has a strong beer culture.Jenn and Matt have been through a lot together and they have come out of life’s challenges stronger than ever, both as a couple and as runners. Connect with Jenn: Donate to The Longest Day run for the Alzheimer's AssociationFacebook: @Jennifer.carrollhoadleyInstagram: @jennifahojenny Connect with Matt: Register for his race, Womp Romp 10-mile and 50KFacebook: @matthew.hoadley.1Instagram: @seasiderunnerConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to [email protected]. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

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Inspired Soles co-hosts Carolyn Coffin and Kim Sankey bring the communities of trail and road running together as they explore the parallels between running and life. Guests share the wisdom and experience they have gained through running and how it has inspired them to live deeper and more meaningful lives.