The Sweet Science of Running Ultras & Marathons

Fitness and Foods

In Episode 2 of The Sean Rowe Podcast, Sean sits down with Mike Maldonado—marketing leader at My Fit Foods and founder of Gives Fit Run Club—for a powerful conversation on health, purpose, and community. Mike shares his journey in building meaningful connections through fitness 💪, networking 🤝, and giving back ❤️. From helping My Fit Foods create a program that has fed over 2 million people 🍽️, to fostering a community-driven run club 🏃‍♂️, this episode dives into what it really means to make an impact beyond business. This episode is all about entrepreneurship 🚀, building authentic relationships, and using fitness as a vehicle for positive change—both physically and mentally 🧠. Key highlights from the episode: -How My Fit Foods helped provide over 2 million meals 🍽️ -The role of fitness in building strong, authentic relationships 💪 -Why networking is about connection, not just opportunity 🤝 -The impact of Gives Fit Run Club in bringing people together 🏃‍♂️ -Lessons on entrepreneurship, purpose, and giving back ❤️ If you're passionate about growth 📈, community, and making a difference, this is one you don’t want to miss. Listen now and get inspired to move with purpose 🎧. 📲 Follow us in Instagram: Sean Rowe @seanrowe_sr Mike Maldonado @mr.giveafit #FitnessCommunity #GivingBack #HealthAndWellness #CommunityImpact #Mindset #PodcastLife

The Sweet Science of Running Ultras & Marathons

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 1 of The Sean Rowe Podcast featuring Jacoby “Jay” Perkins — Army veteran, marathoner, ultra runner, fitness leader, and community advocate from Houston. In this episode, Jay shares how a health scare pushed him to change his life, lose weight, and fully commit to running — turning a 5K into a lifestyle built on discipline, endurance, and purpose. Sean and Jay talk about the real difference between marathons and ultras, why you can’t cheat running, how consistency shapes results, and why strength training, recovery, and mindset matter just as much as miles. They also dive into Jay’s work in the community through The Running Label, including school supply drives, shoe drives, and efforts to support underserved communities in Houston. 🔥 Topics in this episode: - Health transformation and getting into running. - Marathon vs. ultra mindset. - Training, nutrition, and cross-training. - Running in Houston heat and humidity. - lululemon ambassadorship and community leadership. - Using fitness to serve others. 💬 One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: consistency is key — and no matter your size, age, or background, anybody can become a runner with commitment and purpose. 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on mindset, fitness, purpose, and personal growth. 📲 Connect with our Jay Perkins @J_runs_ Sean Rowe @seanrowe_sr #TheSeanRowePodcast #JacobbiPerkins #JayRuns #Running #Marathon