The Size Up Episode 61 - Better Together - Jen Depoto

In this conversation, Pip and Jen Depoto discuss various topics related to fitness, athletics, and giving back to the community. They reflect on their athletic journeys and the importance of body awareness and core strength. They also discuss the challenges and benefits of youth sports and the impact of CrossFit on youth fitness. Jen shares her experience of opening a gym and her desire to provide a positive outlet for kids in challenging areas. They also touch on the challenges of running a non-profit and the value of non-monetary capital. Jen discusses the 9-11 Promise Run, a nonprofit organization she started in 2016 to honor the 15th anniversary of 9-11. The run involves a group of runners and cyclists traveling from DC to New York, or Pennsylvania . The organization raises money for scholarships for the children of fallen or injured first responders and military personnel. Jen emphasizes the importance of ensuring that every dollar raised goes directly to the scholarships. She also discusses the challenges of running a nonprofit and the need to evolve and adapt over time. Causing you to ask yourself the question, What’s My Size Up??? Because what you do off the job, MATTERS!!!!