One on One With Coach Blu: Ultra RecoveryOne on One With Coach Blu: Ultra Recovery
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Coach Blu and Marissa answer live questions about political stress, injury, and relapse fears while spotlighting ultrarunner Chris Norris’s 100-mile run in Japan and Selena Armitage’s candid story of family pain and resilience. The conversation blends humour, raw honesty, and practical tools for anyone rebuilding life in sobriety.
1:02:36•5 Nov 2020
Ultra Recovery, Loud Sobriety and Running Through the Pain
Episode Overview
- Protect your emotional safety by limiting exposure to negative news and online arguments, especially during politically heated times.
- Use multiple forms of movement—running, cycling, yoga, walking—to avoid relying on a single outlet and to stay active through injuries.
- Return from injury slowly, only after medical clearance, focusing on the process rather than immediate performance.
- Share your recovery story beyond the “war stories” by highlighting what changed, what you learned, and how you now help others.
- Set firm boundaries with family members who are disrespectful, recognising that you don’t have to accept lifelong punishment for past mistakes.
“I recover loudly, man. I'm not the guy. I'm not ashamed.”
What are the common struggles and victories in addiction recovery? This chatty, fast-paced session with Coach Blu and Marissa gives you a front-row seat to the emotional rollercoaster of staying sober, staying moving, and staying sane in a noisy world. The episode blends live Q&A with real-time coaching.
You’ll hear Coach Blu tackle questions about political tension and social media fallouts, encouraging people in recovery to protect their emotional safety, curate what they consume, and “be the one that posts positive stuff” instead of getting dragged into online fights. Injury and movement take centre stage too.
An anonymous athlete afraid to run again after being hurt gets practical advice on easing back into activity, using cross-training, and having an A–Z list of coping skills so recovery doesn’t hinge on just one outlet. Marissa reminds everyone that even a simple daily walk can boost mood and lower depression. A standout highlight comes from ultrarunner and Navy member Chris Norris, who joins from Japan after completing a 100-mile run just months after serious back surgery.
He talks about slow, smart training, brutal blisters, walking in the final miles, and doing it partly in honour of ultrarunner David Clark. Chris sums up his approach with the line: “I recover loudly, man… I’m not ashamed,” showing how open recovery stories can inspire others to aim higher. Later, supporter and amputee runner Selena Armitage shares heartbreak around her strained relationship with her adult children after years in an abusive marriage and addiction.
Her honesty opens a tough conversation about boundaries, self-respect, and refusing to accept lifelong punishment for past mistakes. The whole session is a mix of humour, raw honesty, and practical tools—ideal for anyone balancing recovery, family drama, and a pair of running shoes. What part of your own “mess” could be turned into a message that helps someone else?
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