Clean Break Chats

In this very special Clean Break Chats Christmas Special, Andy and Rich are joined by members of the Clean Break community for an honest, moving and uplifting reflection on the year that’s been - and the year ahead.

This episode isn’t about perfect training blocks, PBs or rigid plans. It’s about connection over perfection.
Together, we explore:
  • Navigating injuries, setbacks and frustration - without walking away
  • Why community matters more than motivation
  • What it really means to train smarter, not harder
  • How being alcohol-free creates space for deeper connection - with yourself, your running, and your family
  • Patience, sustainability, and learning to play the long game
  • The emotional power of running  - especially when shared with others
  • Identity shifts: “I’m not a runner” → “I am a runner”
  • Why failure isn’t the end - it’s part of the path
You’ll hear raw, real stories from Liz, Stacey and Kris - covering injury, sobriety milestones, weight loss, mindset shifts, family inspiration, and the courage to keep showing up when things don’t go to plan.

If you’re finishing the year feeling tired, stuck, injured, inconsistent - or quietly proud of how far you’ve come - this episode is for you.

🎄 A reminder this Christmas:
 You don’t need to be perfect.
 You don’t need to do it alone.
 And you’re probably doing better than you think.

What is Clean Break Chats?

🎙️ Clean Break Chats – Mindful Miles and AF Lifestyles.

Hosted by Andy and Rich – two ordinary guys who’ve discovered something extraordinary through living alcohol-free. Andy lives by the sea in sunny Spain, and Rich’s home base is in Leeds, UK. What they share is a passion for running, a commitment to alcohol-free living, and a desire to help others unlock the same freedom and joy.

Formerly known as The Running Dryy podcast, this re-branded podcast is part of their new venture Clean Break – a growing community dedicated to helping runners break free from booze and tap into their full potential. Between them, Andy and Rich have run multiple marathons and ultra events, and they credit going alcohol-free as their superpower.

Each episode features raw, honest conversations between the two – full of laughs, insights, and the kind of chat you'd have on a long run with your best mate. They also invite brilliant guests to share their own stories of transformation, triumph, and what it means to live, run, and thrive without alcohol.

Whether you’re sober-curious, in recovery, or just want to hear real stories about finding meaning through movement and mindset, Clean Break Chats is your new go-to listen.

👟 Come for the running.
💬 Stay for the community.
✨ Leave feeling inspired.