Join hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones as they dive into a powerful conversation with Coach Jerry Francois, founder and heartbeat of the Goldfinger Track Club (GFTC)

Coach J isn’t just building records; he’s building movements—turning therapy into miles, and miles into activism.

In this episode, Coach J opens up about:

• Launching GFTC in 2016 to uplift runners of all paces and backgrounds under the mantra "Diverse, but never divided."
• His mission behind Black Miles Matter, a running movement sparked by the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, and why every mile taken by Black and Brown runners holds profound significance
• Organizing the 5th Annual Juneteenth Black Miles Matter Run, hosted at Crown High in NYC: a celebration of history, community, and solidarity where everyone—walker, jogger, or runner—is welcome.
• Using running as collective therapy: how GFTC’s safe, supportive space helped many navigate grief, anxiety, and social injustice
• Coach J’s journey—from channeling grief at age 17 into finding purpose, to completing marathons like Boston and aiming for a 2:50 debut at
• His roles beyond coaching: balancing fatherhood, leading youth fitness programs, and serving as Creative Director for PYNRS, the only Black-owned US running apparel brand

Tune in to hear how one man turned his stride into a movement, community, culture, and courage, one mile at a time.

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This week, Tony Vidal and KR Jones sit down with East Atlanta’s own Sérgio Santos—a multi-hyphenate creative, sneaker connoisseur, gamer, and founding force behind Brooklyn’s Recess Run Club. Whether he’s behind the camera shooting legends from Future to Bad Bunny or leading the charge with New Balance for the Puerto Rican Day Parade Run, Sergio is always in motion.

In this episode, we talk about:

• 🏃‍♂️ The cultural power of running and how Sergio’s pivot into wellness began after the loss of a close friend, starting with Atlanta’s Movers & Pacers Run Club
• 🇵🇷 Why this year’s Puerto Rican Day Parade run is deeper than sneakers—it’s about pride, community, and representation
• 💡 The realities of being a creative in the industry — from “net 30, 60, 90” to hearing the universe scream at you when it's time to pivot
• 🎮 How Sergio's passion for gaming and music collided in the world of soundtracks and sneaker retail, and why “blerds” need more spaces to unite
• 🧠 Lessons from the field: Don’t stress out over a strike out — whether you’re swinging in baseball or life, the real game is staying in it

We also get into the importance of a good partner, earning your kicks through the run, and why the next collab might be closer than you think.

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In this episode of Off the Strength, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones sit down once again with Thai Richards, founder of Rage & Release, to discuss his recent completion of the London Marathon🏃🏾‍♂️🇬🇧

But wait, there's more!!!!

🌍 The transformative power of travel for young Black men
🌿 Navigating the evolving cannabis landscape
🔥 Creating impactful wellness events
🤝 Building and leading communities at home and abroad

Tune in as they explore the importance of creating meaningful events, the role of manifestation in personal growth, and the evolving landscape of cannabis culture.

Thai emphasizes the significance of fostering curiosity, leading the next generation, and building Black communities abroad.

If you want some Good Highdeas, Some Bad Highdeas, all along with your weekly navigation of the function and dysfunction found in the wellness industry, you've come to the right place!🗺️

Tune in to hear how Thai Richards is honoring his gift and inspiring others to do the same.

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In this week’s episode of Off the Strength, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones tap in with another round of unapologetic wellness talk, sharp takes, and hard-earned wisdom in an episode we’re calling “Playing Small to Win Big.”

They break down what it means to move with intention in a world that’s often loud but not always aligned. From tech-fueled beauty scams to corporate wellness fumbles, here’s what’s on deck:

💄 Why the online beauty biz might be catfishing your confidence
🏢 The WeWork model’s quiet collapse and what it says about our work-life values
👟 Cadence x Sweetgreen linking up for 5K freshness
🍗 KFC + Gymshark overseas collab = The Colonel tries creatine
🥋 The golden rule: Never show up the sensei — in sports or life
🧠 How overconfidence in the wrong room will have you misunderstood
📢 Why perception ain’t reality — and communication is a lifelong lift
💬 And how shrinking your ego might be the biggest power play of all

It’s a reminder that sometimes, you gotta move quiet to move smart — and that playing small isn’t weakness when it’s rooted in self-awareness.

#OffTheStrength #PlayingSmallToWinBig #WellnessCulture #CadenceRunClub #Sweetgreen5K #KFCGymshark #PerceptionVsReality #BetterCommunication #MentalFitness #BlackWellness #MoveWithIntention

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This week on Off the Strength, we’re chopping it up with a man who turned a childhood classic into a cultural movement: Chris “CT” Thomas, founder and one of the five masterminds behind the Recess Kickball League (RKL) @recesskickballleague 🏆

In You Ain’t Gotta Kick It To Kick It, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones sit down with CT to talk about how a simple game of kickball became one of the fastest-growing co-ed sports leagues in the country, offering low-barrier access to fun, fitness, and community—especially for Black and Brown young professionals.

We cover:
🏃‍♂️ The HBCU mindset that shaped CT’s vision
🥅 How to build a real team of collaborators
🏙️ Why Chicago produces greatness in athletes and artists
👟 Favorite sneakers, soundtracks, and why deep dish ain’t it
📋 The dos & don’ts of tryouts at RKL
🎯 How fun and purpose go hand-in-hand in wellness
🖤 Supporting Black businesses and showing up for the culture

From leading with love to serving communities with intention, CT drops gems on what it means to build something that lasts—and still have fun doing it.

🎧 Tap in.

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This week on Off the Strength, Tony Vidal and KR Jones are back in the booth and diving deep into the wins, weirdness, and wellness of the week.

In this episode titled “Putting In Work,” the fellas chop it up on:
🌿 How 420 jumped clean over Easter weekend and turned NYC out (shoutout Timeout NY)
🧠 The power of knowing your value and learning when to say no thanks
🗣️ Why asking your friends for an honest “performance review” might be the realest thing you do
⚽ The legendary granny gang getting busy on the soccer field
🧊 Hyperice’s new recovery boots and how recovery tech keeps leveling up
🌊 Underwater workouts and why they’re making a splash in fitness
👁️‍🗨️ The curious case of masculinity and men’s eyelash cutting
✍🏽 Owning your narrative and writing your story from your own POV
🍳 How intentionality in the kitchen can be a form of self-care

Tap in for laughs, insight, and some real talk on what it takes to keep putting in work — mind, body, and soul.

#WellnessCulture #OffTheStrength #MensHealth #420Vibes #RecoveryTech #UnderwaterTraining #SoccerGrannies #SelfCareForMen #Hyperice #CookingWithPurpose #KnowYourValue #MasculinityReimagined #PodcastDrop

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🎙️ In this episode of Off the Strength, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones link up with BMX rider, educator, and cannabis advocate Jillian Alvarez, aka Ms. Jilly Jillz (@ms.jillyjillz), for a conversation that moves as fast and free as we do riding through the city streets!

🚴🏻‍♀️ From riding through the noise of impostor syndrome, to carving space for women in bike life, tune in and hear how Jillz is pushing forward with her mission to bring equity and education to the two-wheel community and the cannabis industry. 🌿🌱🍃

We talk about her upcoming bike ride collab with Happy Munkey and Ayrloom, her favorite NYC sights and scenes, the ups and downs of working with brands, important family lessions, and the power of being confident in what you’re saying and what you’re representing—whether you’re in the classroom, on the street, or in the cannabis space.

It’s raw, real, and packed with insight on mental health, movement, and making your mark. If you’re into bikes, buds, and building better communities, this episode’s for you.🫵

🎧 Tap in and ride out with us.

#BikeLife #CannabisCulture #MsJillyJillz #OffTheStrength #BMXGirls #CookiesUniversity #HappyMunkey #AYRLOOM #CannabisEquity #MentalHealthAwareness #NYCBikeLife

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This week feels like a full-body workout for your soul — everything, everywhere, all at once. Tony and KR tap into the chaos and clarity of modern wellness, taking you from Strava mules and lusty gym hotels to mushrooms in the park and ancestral exploration.

On the docket:

• 📉 Why trying to PR at a trade show is wild behavior
• 🏃‍♂️ Strava mules: They run so you can lie
• 🍄 Mushrooms in the park? Coming to a brunch circle near you
• 🧼 How often do you really wash your gym clothes? (Lookin’ at you, Earthy Eric)
• 🏨 The first in-gym hotel… and why it would absolutely turn into a thirst trap here in the States
• 🧠 Is animation our collective emotional support animal now?
• 🕵🏽‍♂️ Were all the best detectives low-key neurodivergent?
• 🧴Fitness folks, it’s time to talk about the microplastic in your gym fits — no more pretending your Patagonia doesn’t shed

From Storm King meditations to gym clothes confessions — we’re talking wellness that’s not just about the gains, but about the grace. Imperfection, intention, and everything in between.

💡This one’s for the people navigating movement, identity, and meaning in a world that rarely slows down.

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