The Fit Point Podcast

Johnny Allen joined the show this week. Johnny heads the JK Movement, a non-profit organization that believes in developing youth to be quality people and active citizens in their community and workplace.
We touch on a wide variety of topics in this episode!
The 4 core programs of his organization
Discipline with dignity
2 fantastic success stories from his program!
Balancing the gym and the JK movement
His 2 books!

You can find Johnny at Johnny Allen Jr (@thejkmovement) • Instagram photos and videos
 
His books on The JK Movement presents: Breaking The Cycle (The Adventures of Johnny Knuckles): Stewart, Sean, Saint, Suki The: 9798792523944: Amazon.com: Books
 
His organization, The JK Movement at The JK Movement - Home plus where to donate and find information on his project. Donate - The JK Movement and The Program - The JK Movement
 
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Your hosts Alice and Jesse take a week away from their usual format and answer a lot of various questions on this episode!
 
Their favorite Fit Point episode?
Goal for 2022?
Minnesota pastime?
What's in our drinking glasses on this show!?
We get made fun of because we....

 
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Meghan Roth joins the Fit Point this week in an unforgettable episode. Meghan is an elite runner, mom to Jax, a Run4Prs coach and nutrition bar ambassador for Lifetime Athletic Clubs. She has run the Boston Marathon, which we really dig in depth on during this podcast. We talk,
 
How she went from good to Boston Marathon level as a runner!?
Her coaching career at Run4Prs
Her 2021 Boston Marathon story (You have to hear this!!!)
Creating a nutrition bar.
How she has evolved as a runner and a mom.

You can find Meghan at Run4PRs.CoachMeghan (@run4prs.coachmeghan) • Instagram photos and videos and Run4PRs Coach Meghan | Linktree
 
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Alice Halvorson at Alice Halvorson (@alicehalvorson) • Instagram photos and videos
Jesse Velasquez at Jesse Velasquez (@jcvwellness) • Instagram photos and videos
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Lisa Hein joins The Fit Point this week with a lot of knowledge to drop! Lisa owns Pilates Body in Woodbury, Minnesota and we dive into the small business aspect along with.
 
The benefits of Pilates
Working with NFL players
Her positivity
Her love for rock music
Getting out of your comfort zone!

You can find Lisa at The Pilates Body- We Specialize in Private & Group Pilates Training (tpbody.com) and 
 
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Roman Cress joins the Fit Point this week in an action-packed episode. You'll find out:
 
What being the 1st ever olympic athlete from the Marshall Islands meant to Roman?
How his kids could be in line to be Olympians as well!
His diverse background of modeling, athletics and music!
How the 'Rocky' movies inspired him!?

You can find Roman at Roman Cress (@romancress) • Instagram photos and videos 
 
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Alice Halvorson at Alice Halvorson (@alicehalvorson) • Instagram photos and videos
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Former IBF Super Middleweight champion of the World, Caleb Truax joins the Fit Point this week.
The Osseo, Minnesota native has had a decorated boxing career and we touch on that plus.
What is another sport he loves?
Is there anything that folks may misunderstand about Caleb as a person?
What his training schedule is like at this stage of his career?
The adversity he had before hitting his big pay day!
How did Caleb celebrate his big World title fight win in the country of England!?
 
You can find Caleb at Caleb Truax (@goldencalebt) • Instagram photos and videos
caleb truax (@GoldenCalebT) / Twitter and Caleb Truax Official Store | Caleb Truax Boxing | 500 LEVEL (caleb-truax.myshopify.com)
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On this episode of The Fit Point, we welcome decorated MN runner and Olympian, Carrie Tollefson.
 
What a rich and real conversation! Take a listen as we discuss:
 
⁃Her Olympic experience
⁃Honoring 50 years of women being allowed in Boston Marathon with the “Original Five”
⁃Her weirdest skill 
⁃How the running landscape has changed over the course of her career
⁃That time she was pulled over….
⁃What the MN running community means to her
 
You can find Carrie Tollefson at C Tolle Run
 
Carrie Tollefson (@carrie_tollefson) • Instagram photos and videos
 
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Alice Halvorson at Alice Halvorson (@alicehalvorson) • Instagram photos and videos
Jesse Velasquez at Jesse Velasquez (@jcvwellness) • Instagram photos and videos
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Running enthusiasts Jeff Burkart and John Vodacek joined the podcast this week. Endurance racing is a passion for these gentlemen. They spend most of their waking time in Woodbury, Minnesota (Your hosts hometown!)
 
Included in this episode.
 
⁃ Strength & endurance opposites or intertwined? 
⁃ Hardest races of their life 
⁃ Is anyone wearing pants? 
⁃ A hilarious “ballsy” racing story that’s almost “R” rated - 51:40
⁃ Fav places to run in Minnesota?
⁃ Opening up about struggles they have faced in life & career 
⁃ What Jeff’s 80 year old clients have taught him 
 
You can find Jeff Burkart at Brave Chicken (brave-chicken.com)
 
John Vodacek at John Vodacek (@j_vod) • Instagram photos and videos
 

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Episode 3 brings you former NFL player and commentator Ben Leber. Ben brings tremendous insight and a humble backdrop to this episode.
 
Join us as we dive in to:
 
His mentality with nutrition and fitness
His 'Unrestricted' podcast
What other sports he's fascinated with?
The Minneapolis Miracle
How he has overcome adversity
His favorite concert

You can find Ben Leber and his many ongoings at benleber.com and Ben Leber (@benleberofficial) • Instagram photos and videos
Our podcast page at The Fit Point Podcast (@fitpointpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
Alice Halvorson at Alice Halvorson (@alicehalvorson) • Instagram photos and videos
Jesse Velasquez at Jesse Velasquez (@jcvwellness) • Instagram photos and videos

In this episode, we welcome David Freeman. He is the National Digital Performer Brand Leader and Inclusion Council Director for Lifetime Fitness and is also a LT Talks Podcast Co-host (Lifetime’s podcast).
This guy is the REAL DEAL! His energy is contagious, and there are so many fantastic ways he is bringing light and health into this world. 
 
Join as we talk about:
Distinct turning points in his life
The power of prayer in his life
How a strong sense of identity lays the foundation for thriving 
How he is a vessel for others
Evolution vs resolution 
How The Rock plays a part in his most embarrassing moment

You can find David Freeman at @freezy30 | Linktree and his podcast Podcasts | Experience Life (lifetime.life)
 
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