Running to Recovery

Due to the confidential nature of the work we do at The Bridge, we don’t often have the opportunity to publicly celebrate the success of our clients. Former client Billy Petracek recently shared his story of recovery with 1011 News, and we are excited to pass it along to you.

The Bridge has an incredible partnership with Ann Ringlein, owner of The Lincoln Running Company. In addition to donating a pair of running shoes to each client in our residential recovery program, she comes to The Bridge three times each week to take our clients running. It’s an important activity that teaches them healthy habits, the value of exercise, and instills a sense of pride for having accomplished a challenging goal.

Thanks to Ann, Billy crossed the finish line; not only by graduating from treatment at The Bridge, but in the 5Ks, marathons, and most recently, a 31-mile ultra marathon that he completed since graduating. Check out his inspiring interview with 1011 News.