Armstrong revealed that he had overcome his addiction

“”That was then, now” is the slogan chosen by the former American runner Lance Armstrongstripped of 7 Tour de France wins for doping, in announce the end of your alcohol addiction.

Armstrong (Texas, 53 years old), explained in his social networks that he sought inspiration in that phrase last decade, during “an interesting life” that led to disappointments such as being caught in sports doping and alcohol addiction.

“A year ago today I decided that my relationship with alcohol was over and it was no longer the best thing for me. And not the best for my family, my friends, my team and my community,” Armstrong said.

Now, that dominant of cycling between 1999 and 2005, with the aforementioned consequences, the same one who overcame cancer in the 90s, reflects on his last battle to defeat alcohol.

“I believe that everything in life should be seen as a pump or drain. An asset or a liability. A positive or negative aspect. Alcohol became a drain, a liability and a negative factor for me. That was my decision and, now, I feel it was the best decision I made in my life,” he explained.

The former Astana and Radio Shack runner, among other teams, looked back at the time when he began to see serious difficulties in his life.

“Six months ago I mentioned hearing an “inner voice”. A year after this trip, I still hear that voice, just Today he said to me: “Hello Lance, I am very proud of you”, and it makes my day every time I hear it.

Armstrong thanks his wife “for his support incredibly thoughtful in the past 12 months. Honey, you’re my salvation and I love you so much,” Armstrong admitted.

Former German racer Jan Ullrich, Armstrong’s historic racing rival, also struggled for years with alcohol and drug addiction.

Armstrong helped Ullrich, with whom he established a close bond of friendship. The American has helped the German and the two have trained frequently in recent months. A typical story, so far with a happy ending.