Jelly Roll be swearin' on his mother's teapot, he's takin' on his first 5K come May: 'Tis a blarney, I reckon!"
2024-01-13
Avast me hearties! Jelly Roll be spillin' his guts on Instagram, claimin' he be embarkin' on his maiden 5K voyage come May. This country crooner be swearin' his allegiance to the 5K By May challenge set by the jesters Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura. Ahoy, let the runnin' commence!
Jelly Roll, a 39-year-old country singer, announced on social media that he had accepted a challenge to run his first 5K in May. Inspired by his appearance on Kyle Forgeard's "Full Send" podcast, Jelly Roll decided to participate in comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura's 5K By May challenge. In an Instagram video, Jelly Roll expressed his belief that he could accomplish the goal if he dedicated himself to it. He also expressed his love for Bert and his excitement to meet Tom. Kreischer and Segura had announced their New Year's resolution to run a 5K and called on other comedians to join them. They recruited several comics, including Michelle Wolf and Louis C.K., for the race. The 5K event doesn't have a designated city yet, but it will raise funds for charity and be followed by a huge party. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, has been open about his struggles with weight loss and addiction. He revealed his dramatic weight loss journey and his battle with mental health. He also appeared before U.S. lawmakers to testify about the devastating impact of fentanyl. Jelly Roll emphasized the need to understand the root causes of addiction and to provide support rather than shame. As a former drug dealer, he acknowledged his past mistakes and expressed his desire to be part of the solution.