Corey Harrington Anew

I haven’t been able to figure out what to say about this last Saturday. I still don’t. But I’ll give it a shot. There are certain experiences that change your life. They change what you think about yourself and break down walls in regards to limitations you may have artificially built for yourself. My experience in St George was life changing.

I didn’t race against any of the 3,500 athletes that started the race. I raced against my mind, my body and my Why. And when I crossed the line with 3 minutes to spare at nearly midnight I had pushed myself mentally and physically further than I ever thought capable.

I collapsed, my mind went dark, my entire body cramped and I was eventually wheeled to the med tent where my vitals were heading in the wrong direction. I couldn’t make words or communicate. I was hooked up to monitors, given IVs and laid there unable to move, talk, function while vomiting profusely under a space blanket with my body shivering uncontrollably. There were doctors shining lights in my eyes and asking me questions that I thought i knew the answer to but i couldn’t form the words or make anything happen. I have never felt so overjoyed, panicked, proud and helpless.

And that is where I needed to go to prove what I needed to prove to myself.

Life will always be full of things that cause stress and anxiety. But this picture is my proof that I can find peace in moments like this that we are fortunate enough to experience as a family.



I used to feel, even while immersed in some pretty amazing adventures, that I was operating on borrowed time. That sooner or later my secret opioid issue was going to either be found out or catch up to me in an even more real sense. That even in moments where I should be present and grateful I found myself anxious and fearful of being found out or worse.



There was never a moment where I felt at ease because there was always this weight or darkness that tainted even the most incredible adventures and experiences.



That anchor has been removed and I am able to freely experience these moments while being present and peaceful. Life will never be easy and will always have stress but my secret is no longer one I have to carry around stealing these moments.

Happy 7th belated birthday to my daughter, Evelyn. We were too busy enjoying Maui last week to be bothered to get on social media. She has been fortunate enough to celebrate her birthday in some pretty amazing locations in her short time on this planet. Which has caused her to think her birthday is just sooo important that we travel to beautiful locations just for her 🤦‍♂️. Quite disgusting to inflate her self importance that way.


In reality, it has nothing to do with her birthday but instead the fact that prices are more affordable after the holiday rush and mom and dad have an affinity for travel to warm places in the winter and far less to do with celebrating her birthday. But think what you would like E. It’s our fault 🤣


That said, it was an amazing way to spend her birthday. Whale watching, boogie boarding, shave ice and poooool tricks.


At 7 she loves animals, outer space, wiping her boogers on walls, and the Wild Kratts.


She loves telling us what to do, arts and crafts, baking, manipulating her brother, running, critical thinking, rolling her eyes, and tearing out your soul.


Interests also include deep conversations, building legos, the color pink, the ocean, and her extremely special skill of super silent and deadly farts (master level).


She is also a mix of Nikki and myself physically, emotionally and just as a human which is pretty awesome to witness.


It’s going to be a great trip around the sun. Happy birthday E!

It’s dangerous in the dark. Whatever you keep in the dark fills you with isolation and shame. You gotta bring your s**t into the light to set yourself free. How do you do this? HARD conversations.

Do you have hard conversations? The REALLY hard ones?

January 27th, 2018 I had the toughest and most difficult conversation of my life. I spilled my darkest, most shame-filled secret with my wife knowing it had the potential to end my marriage. I told her I had been secretly struggling with an opioid addiction for the past 10 years.

Fast forward 4 years, there is nothing I can’t share with my wife and vice versa. I set myself free 4 years ago. Hard conversations are still, well, hard; but these past four years have taught me that every hard conversation is completely worth it, that there is growth and fulfillment waiting for you on the other side of that conversation. I don’t wish my struggle with opioids on anyone, but I am grateful that this journey has led to my wife and I knowing each other on a deeper, more meaningful level.

Have the hard conversations with your people. Have the courage to tell someone you need help. Have the courage to ask someone if they need help. Have the courage to listen without judgement. You never know when one conversation could be the conversation that saves someone and sets them free.

OPIOID ABUSE...there’s always a story unique to each individual involved with this monster. Usually a sad one. But I want to share all the good things...the growth, that’s come from a terrible situation.

I’d like to start sharing more than just the facts about my opioid abuse. What’s really helpful in listening to others' stories is to hear HOW someone overcame a bad situation and then grew into a better version of themselves.

My opioid abuse has changed my perspective, my actions, my relationships, my business, my fitness, literally everything. It’s all connected. My 10 yrs of opioid abuse and what it took to overcome it has given me a very unique perspective. My hope is that by sharing I can provide a perspective that will serve others, offer a road map, and in turn, give my story a deeper meaning.

So moving forward I’ll share my story, the dark things but also the really good things. I’ll share how my experiences have helped me grow and change my life in ways I never dreamed of and the lessons learned from those 10 dark years and the (almost!) 4 growth filled years since. Because I believe lessons are meant to be shared.

Do you view struggles as an opportunity for growth?

It’s hard to share the ugly s**t.

But the benefit is you can look at yourself in the mirror and see more than the ugly s**t. The s**t that brought you so much shame. You can actually see YOU.

In fact, I avoided looking at myself in the mirror for 10 years. Once I set my s**t free and dug into finding my authentic self, I liked who I saw in the mirror. When you like yourself, life suddenly becomes fuller.

We all struggle with something. But it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Share your s**t, then set some goals and make a plan to move forward.

I have a free goal setting workbook to help you make positive, lasting change in your life -link in my Instagram bio.

Do it. Right now.

Be f*cking proud of yourself for where you sit today and all you’ve overcome.

Hold those truths tight as you look forward and set your 2022 goals.

Cheers to 2022!

“Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.” -Henry Ford

I knew I could complete my first IRONMAN.. And I 100% believed I would.

I chose the hardest goal I could think of as a way to prove to myself that after overcoming 10 years of opioid abuse, there wasn’t anything I couldn’t accomplish that I set my mind to.

It wasn’t about the physical challenge. I wanted the mental challenge. I wanted it to suck. To be terrible. To be so fu***ng hard. It was all of those things and then some. And because of that, I was so grateful. I got to prove myself right. I believed I would, so I did.

Choose to believe you can, put in the work, and you will achieve your goals.

How have you proven yourself right in 2021? How will you prove yourself right in 2022?

Do you seriously do this? YUP.

It’s one of the main reasons my business has grown 3x in the last 2 years.

More often than not your actions will be seen as a true reflection of who you are and why you are there. To SERVE. It will eventually pay you back ten fold because guess what? That client trusts you and your integrity now.

Would you help a competitor out if it was in the client’s best interest?

Happy 5th birthday to this awesome dude. Such a little stud. He’s kind, a huge Jimmy Buffet fan, loves helping me build and use his tools, is adventurous, a seasoned traveler, a risk taker, loving and sweet. He’s smart, witty, a complete comedian and so much more.


He can also lie without pause while looking you directly in the eyes, tell you he wants to p**p in your mouth, can’t stand still to save his life, sassy, mouthy and a little s**t. His best comeback line is “zip it, you’re the worst, go to jail.” ( ) That’s when you’ve really pi**ed him off🤣🤣


Most days I’m envious of his hair and other days he looks disheveled and like a hobo.


His new blue glasses just add to his cuteness though he doesn’t need much help in the cute dept.


He’s a sugar addict and a dancing fool. His body is always moving (mostly to Jimmy).


He’s definitely our kid and we see so much of Nikki and myself in him. Which is so freakin cool.


He’s Kai and he’s pretty fu

You can be a different and better version of yourself by making a choice.

Make a choice to create a new habit. You don’t have to settle for who you have been or who people think you should be.

In January 2021 created a new promise to myself--a fitness habit to do 200 push ups and sit ups every day. I have not missed a single day.

Change is possible- but your desire to make a change has to outweigh your excuses.

You ready to set some goals and create real change? I created a free Ebook with a roadmap to help you make lasting change. Head over to my Instagram and grab it in the link in bio.

What change, personally or professionally, are you ready to make?