Jelly Roll declares he will run his first 5K in May: ‘I believe in myself’
14.01.2024 - 13:23
/ nypost.com
Instagram video in which he explained he was inspired to train for the race following an appearance on Kyle Forgeard’s “Full Send” podcast earlier this week. In the clip, Jelly Roll told his fans he planned to take part in comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura’s 5K By May challenge.“Yeah, baby. This message is for Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura.
I was on the ‘Full Send’ podcast this week, and Kyle from the [comedy YouTube group] NELK Boys convinced me … that I could make it to the 5K by May if I dedicated myself to it. I believe him. I believe in myself,” Jelly Roll said as he walked through the woods with his dog.“Bert, I love you.
Brother Tom, I don’t know you, but I love you too and can’t wait to meet you. I’ll be there, baby.“I’m in the woods walking every morning. 5k by May, baby.
5K by May. I mean it, Bert. I mean it, Bert.”On the Jan.
1 episode of their podcast, Kreischer and Segura announced their New Year’s resolution was to run a 5K.The two said that they were organizing a race in May and called on other comedians to join them.During the episode, they recruited comics including Michelle Wolf, Tim Dillon, Stavros Halkias and Mark Normand for the race, while Louis C.K. and Shane Gillis appeared to have tentatively agreed.“I’m a long runner. I’m not a fast runner, but I can get my s— together for a 5K,” Wolf told them.“So this is Watch Bert Die, basically, right?” C.K.
joked. “I’m gonna tell you I’m gonna do it, and then I’m definitely not gonna do it,” Kreischer and Segura told their listeners they hadn’t decided on a city to host the 5K but planned to sell tickets and donate proceeds to charity. Kreischer added they would also throw a “huge party” after the race.“Tom and I are activating our fans.