Coach Blaze Thompson

10/14/2025

Sometimes the best exercise isn’t about intensity — it’s about connection.
A simple walk outside can reset your body, clear your mind, and literally rewire your brain. When you move through changing terrain, your brain’s mapping system lights up, releasing chemicals that boost mood and creativity.

Add in the crisp fall air and the colors of the season, and you’ve got therapy, movement, and mindfulness all in one.

Take yourself for a walk today — your body, brain, and spirit will thank you. 🍁

10/10/2025

🌟 Bright Spot Friday — Mark 🌟

Mark joined PurEnergy Fitness in early July, and to be honest — he came in truly deconditioned. At nearly 70 years old, he couldn’t do a full push-up and barely made it through our intro assessment. Mark is the classic example of someone who poured his time and passion into building a business and traveling the world, only to realize that without his physical fitness, it’s hard to fully enjoy the fruits of that work.

Since then, Mark has embraced the quest with everything he’s got — following directions to a T (like any true Type A leader would) and showing up with consistency and determination.

✅ He’s lost inches, reshaping his body composition.
✅ He’s gone from not being able to jog at all to running 30 minutes solid without stopping.
✅ He can now perform real push-ups and work through routines that hit not only the basics but also secondary and accessory movements — setting himself up for long-term success.

Mark is building a foundation of fitness that will let him keep traveling, build his next dream home, and live life fully — with strength, mobility, and confidence. This is about adding not just years, but quality to life.

Mark — we’re proud of you. Keep pushing forward and showing what’s possible when you decide it’s time to invest in yourself. 💪✨

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10/10/2025

The first crisp morning of the year always hits different for me.
When the air shifts and you feel that chill for the first time, it’s like nature reminding us that seasons change — and so can we.

As we move into fall, take a moment this weekend to harvest your gratitude:
🍂 Write down what you’ve done well this year.
🍂 List what you’re thankful for.
🍂 Notice where your actions are aligning with your goals and values.

And just like the trees, maybe it’s time to let a few things fall away — old habits, patterns, or thoughts that no longer serve who you’re becoming.

Reflection is one of the simplest forms of growth. Let the season teach you.

10/03/2025

🌟 Bright Spot Friday — Olivia 🌟

Olivia has been training with me for years — first at my former gym and now here at PurEnergy Fitness — but recently she’s taken things to an entirely new level.

By jumping into a few of our gym challenges, Olivia has truly tightened the screws:
✅ Setting realistic goals
✅ Following through with 100% adherence
✅ Dialing in her nutrition and showing up to train whether she’s in town or out of town

The results? Dramatic. Olivia has dropped multiple inches from her waistline and hips — in some ways, she doesn’t even look like the same person! But beyond the physical, she’s glowing in confidence and strength.

What’s even more inspiring is how she does it all: Olivia is a mom of two, a lawyer, and runs a horse farm — caring for all those animals — yet she still makes her own health and well-being the number one priority.

Watching her truly glow up from the inside out to become the best version of herself has been incredible. Olivia, we’re proud of you. Keep grinding — one rep at a time! 💪✨

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10/02/2025

10/01/2025

🏋️‍♂️ Pain Shared = Pain Lessened

Life throws us stuff — paying bills, conflict, loss, self-doubt — but really, it’s the emotional disturbance around those things that hurts most. Over the years I’ve learned three tools that lighten that load:

1️⃣ Share with yourself
I pause. Breathe. Get into my body and ask: “Who needs me?”
Usually, it’s a younger version of me who felt this way before. I sit with that part of me, compassionately, until the wave passes. Sometimes I’ll journal to let it out.

2️⃣ Share with a trusted person
Not everyone — just a safe friend, mentor, or coach. Sometimes I ask for feedback; sometimes I only need them to listen. Getting it out in a healthy way keeps me from dumping it everywhere else.

3️⃣ Be available for others
Serving, listening, and showing up for someone else shrinks my own problems. Community heals. Perspective heals.

This is emotional fitness. Just like reps in the gym, every time we do this work, we build strength inside.

You got this. One love. One rep at a time. ❤️💪

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09/27/2025

Got in an 8-mile run with this amazing lady at 6:30 a.m. 🌅💪 Then followed it up with a bonus workout alongside a few of our PurEnergy challengers and the Big Man!

A great morning of empowerment — from the inside out, one rep at a time.

Wellness truly connects the dots in our lives — using the doorway of physical fitness to unlock vitality, balance, and strength that carries into your emotional and spiritual health.

✨ You got this.
🔥 Ignite your PURENERGY — one rep at a time.

09/26/2025

🌟 Bright Spot Friday — Jacob 🌟

Jacob walked into PurEnergy Fitness back in March of 2024 weighing 350 lbs. Since then, his journey has been nothing short of inspiring. It hasn’t always been easy — sometimes it’s been two steps forward and one step back — but over the long haul, he’s made steady, powerful progress.

Physically, Jacob has dropped an incredible 42 pounds. But even more inspiring is how he’s connected the dots beyond just the physical — leaning into his emotional, spiritual, and personal growth.

Most recently, Jacob made a bold and courageous leap: he’s moving from little old Greensboro, NC to the big city of Chicago to pursue his passion as a sous chef. That takes guts, vision, and a commitment to becoming the man he truly wants to be.

Jacob, it’s been a joy training with you — not just watching your physical transformation but seeing you grow as a human, a friend, and a loving man. We’re proud of you. We know you’re going to do incredible things as you continue to lean into who you really are.

💪✨ Go get ‘em, Jacob — we’re cheering you on all the way!

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09/25/2025

Couldn't be prouder... everyday.

I was talking to an old timer the other day about a moment I had earlier this week when I looked at a picture of my daughter and remembered back to so many different moments: good, difficult, happy, sad, courageous... and in that split second I just realized.... she's gonna be good. A moment of knowing that she is prepared and is such a wonderful young person, with it all in front of her. It all happens so fast....

Happy National Daughters Day, strong, beautiful, intelligent, wonderful, young Lady. Love Ya

09/23/2025

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09/15/2025

✨ Client Spotlight: Paula ✨

Paula has been part of the PurEnergy Fitness family for over 20 years! 💜 In the past six months, she set a powerful goal: reduce pain and get stronger — and she’s crushed it through our Small Group Training program.

She’s been a consistent force in our 8:30 class, embracing a totally new style of training and learning how to lift weights properly while working around her body’s needs. 🙌

Her biggest success? In Paula’s own words: “I haven’t lost any weight, but I’m fitting into my clothes better, which I know means I’ve gained muscle.” 💪✨

We are so proud of you, Paula — you look amazing and your dedication inspires everyone around you! 👏👏

09/11/2025

Always Remember 9/11

20 years in a row of running 110 flights for me today.

Humbled and Grateful💜💪

Very inspiring and awesome to have company today!