One on One With Coach Blu: Overcoming StressOne on One With Coach Blu: Overcoming Stress
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Coach Blu and ultra-runner Jerem Thurston respond to real questions about COVID stress, isolation, boundaries and winter running, tying it all back to addiction recovery. Callers share raw situations while the group offer practical, present-focused ways to cope and keep moving forward.
1:02:09•20 Nov 2020
Coach Blu & Jerem Thurston on Stress, Boundaries and Winter Running
Episode Overview
- Cold weather is not a reason to stop training; smart layering and steady movement keep you warm and support your immune system.
- Isolation can be turned into creative connection by using phones and social media to share honest thoughts and experiences.
- Language matters: terms like “essential worker” and “cheat meal” can quietly shape how people see their value and choices.
- Clear boundaries with ex-partners are crucial; someone else’s urgency and poor planning do not have to become your emergency.
- Limiting media intake and focusing on the present moment helps reduce fear and anxiety, much like taking an ultra-marathon one mile at a time.
“"His urgency is not your urgency."”
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? This conversation with Coach Blu Robinson and ultra-runner Jerem Thurston shows how stress, isolation and uncertainty can be handled with practical tools rather than old habits. You’ll hear Coach Blu turn real-time questions from team members into grounded advice. Donnell talks about rising COVID cases, fears of another lockdown and the dread of being alone with her thoughts.
Blu challenges the language around being an “essential worker” and encourages her to turn isolation into creativity, suggesting video diaries and art projects so she can keep contributing, even from home. From there, the chat shifts to boundaries. Janae is supporting her ex-husband financially and emotionally while he clings to the idea they’ll reunite. Blu’s firm but kind reminder — “his urgency is not your urgency” — becomes a central theme.
He urges her to say no, protect her recovery and trust that honesty about her situation won’t undo the progress she’s made with child services. Stress management gets a physical twist as Jerem shares how he stays active, even in harsh conditions. He breaks down winter running: start a bit under-dressed, layer smartly, expect the first few minutes to feel rough, and remember you’ll usually be peeling off gloves and hats after a couple of miles.
Being cold doesn’t cause illness, he explains; staying active actually supports immunity. Chris, calling from Japan, adds another angle: limit media consumption, stay in the present moment and treat stress like an ultra-marathon — “just stay in that mile” instead of panicking about mile 90. If you’re juggling recovery, family drama, COVID anxiety and the urge to shut down, this episode offers straight talk, humour and concrete ideas to help you keep moving.
Which part of your own stress could you treat like “one mile at a time” today?
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