Running In The Right Direction. Featuring: Jerry Francois.
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 . For more with OFF THE STRENGTH , please leave us a review, like, listen and subscribe! Show - @offthestrength_ Tony - @atrainercalledtony Kyle - @krjones_ and his organic thug line at undnyc Peace and much love to y'all out there until next time, we'll see you soon!