Richard Gallegos is a veteran ultramarathoner husband father and mental health advocate. In this searingly honest account of his life Richard relates his descent into alcohol and opiate abuse to cope with the emotional toll of being a first responder paramedic witnessing every aspect of the horror and devastation that can be experienced by humanity.Faced with the reality of the irreparable damage his addictions were causing Richard made the decision to regain control of his life and rebuild his selfesteem by taking part in a series of ultramarathons culminating in his participation in a one hundred mile raceThis is a truly inspiring and heartfelt autobiography written by a man who hit absolute rock bottom and clawed his way back with astounding strength and determination. For anyone struggling with addiction PTSD or any mental or emotional obstaclesampampnbspRecovery Runampampnbspis a mustread.