Its just a 5k. I ran frigid 5k i was disappointed in myself. It was the slowest 5k I ever ran. This was the same course shaved 5 minutes. Thanks Stacy for your support at the finish line.

I was hoping to make it tonight but just got out of a meeting that ran long (super cool meeting though so not complaining). See y’all next week!

There is a powerful truth in the phrase, “turn your mess into your message”. It sounds simple, but it carries the weight of lived experience. It speaks to the person who has been broken down by addiction and is learning how to rise with purpose. It speaks to the athlete inside the addict, waiting for a chance to step forward. Recovery is not just about leaving something behind. It is about stepping into something greater. It is about expanding your comfort zone, taking your place, and learning how to show up fully in a new identity. Just like the beginning of a race, transformation begins with a call. “Athletes, take your mark.” Those words do more than start a competition. They ask you to position yourself. They ask you to step onto the track, settle into your lane, and become present in the moment before you. In the metaphor of recovery, this is the point where you stop standing on the sidelines of your own life. You no longer watch from the edge, wondering if change is possible. You take your place. Taking your mark means accepting where you are without being defined by where you have been. It means standing in the starting blocks with honesty. You do not deny the past, but you do not live there anymore either. You acknowledge the scars, the setbacks, the chaos, and the pain, and still choose to step forward. Get Set: Blocking Out the Noise The next command is just as powerful: “Get set.” This is the moment of focus. The body leans forward. The mind sharpens. The noise around you begins to fade. In a race, everything unnecessary drops away. The crowd, the distractions, the pressure, the doubt, all of it becomes background. There is only the lane, the breath, the body, and the task ahead. That is what recovery demands too. To get set is to learn how to block the noise. It is to hush the crowd of old voices that say you are not enough, not ready, not worthy, not capable. It is to silence the negative mindset that tries to pull you backward. It is to protect your energy from people and environments that keep you stuck in survival instead of growth.

No joke, cause we are a few days past April Fool’s. 8 am, tomorrow morning. Y mountain in Provo. I understand the temperature’s have dropped, it will be cold, you’ve got this. Dress as you need. Bring the little’s. Come and enjoy your heart pumping, the morning air, the early morning. It’s livin!!! 💪💪💪 See you tomorrow.

Athletes, its go time! Watch as Coach Blu breaking down Erik Erikson’s first five stages of psychosocial development in a clear, engaging, and practical way. It connects each stage to real-life experiences, helping viewers understand how early development shapes personality, behavior, and relationships. Coach Blu takes you on a powerful journey through the first five stages of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, focusing on how each stage builds the foundation for who we become. With relatable examples and simple explanations, this video makes complex psychological concepts easy to understand and apply. What You’ll Learn Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy) How early caregiving shapes a child’s sense of safety and trust in the world. Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (Toddler Years) The importance of independence and how over-criticism can impact confidence. Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt (Early Childhood) How children begin to assert power and develop purpose through play and exploration. Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority (School Age) The role of achievement, encouragement, and comparison in building self-esteem. Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion (Adolescence) How teens explore identity, values, and direction to form a strong sense of self. Why This Matters Coach Blu connects each stage to everyday life, showing how unmet needs or challenges in early development can show up later in relationships, confidence, and decision-making. This video is ideal for students, parents, educators, or anyone interested in personal growth and human behavior. By the end of the video, viewers gain a deeper understanding of how early experiences shape identity, and how awareness can lead to growth at any stage of life.