In S4Ep12 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with blossoming distance runner, proud Filipino immigrant, MTV Jams enthusiast and undeniable drip god Julius John Tiempo, who has been preparing for the DXA2 Half Marathon on Sunday June 2nd, 2024. Aaron Barfield, emerging long distance runner, family man extraordinaire and proud PRP alumni returns to the show to offer his take on all things fashion, N/A beers and of course, egg rolls.
This laid back conversation kicks off with Jay providing some unique insight into his upbringing and his relationship with his family at an early age. After he was born, his mother was forced to leave the Philippines in order to work abroad so she could provide ample financial support for her son. This meant Jay was raised by his extended family and gave rise to the concept of “chosen family”, a lifestyle that has become a pillar of Jay’s ethos and an idea that proved infinitely significant when moving to the United States alone when he was just seventeen years old. From building friendships to starting businesses to pursuing passions, Jay will be the first to admit he couldn’t do it without his OG’s.
Things get vulnerable when Jay reflects on how a recent injury has affected his preparation and overall well being over the past few weeks. As a newcomer and constant student of the sport, he was surprised with the amount of mental adversity he experienced when running was taken away from him in a major way for the first time. Although taxing, Jay admits he’s happy this happened when it did as it has led to some amazing perspective for him as an athlete and human being. Just like in life, progress sure as hell ain’t linear, and if you remove those expectations, you’re bound to find more joy along the way.
What is Legion and why should you know more about it? We out here saggin?? Pinoy papi, say whaaa? Leg’s up! Streetwear brand for trail runners?! Drip gods in da house!! Is Kensington calling? Ummm, does Jay’s family own a nanner farm??? Is Aaron loving these N/A’s?! The black wall! Just how fire is lumpia?! Briarwood Mall, Bear zoo’s and braids, oh my!
This and so much more in this unique, invigorating and drippy episode of the PRP!
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Recorded Saturday June 1st @ 1:00PM EST
