Episode 170: Jeanette Ray - The Dunk Club

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jraywellness/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeanette Ray</a> and I met when I sent her a DM about sponsoring a live event and we've been friends (and Dunk Club members) ever since.</p><p>During this episode, sponsored by <a href="https://sweathouz.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SWTHZ</a> and <a href="https://kilarun.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kila</a>, we talk about:</p><ul><li><strong>[04:00]</strong> Getting walked into an office and laid off from her 10-year hospitality career during COVID — and the line she told her bosses on her way out the door</li><li><strong>[05:00]</strong> Starting her weight-loss journey in February 2019 and losing over 120 pounds</li><li><strong>[24:00]</strong> Why she can't finish the Indy Mini without crying, and FaceTiming her mom every year at the finish line</li><li><strong>[26:00]</strong> Her dad Jim's glioblastoma diagnosis — discovered after he couldn't keep rhythm on the drums and dropped a Diet Coke can without noticing</li><li><strong>[35:00]</strong> What contrast therapy actually is — a private suite with an infrared sauna, vitamin C shower, and cold plunge — and the science behind it</li><li><strong>[41:00]</strong> The "Dunk Club," the county rules around dunking, and why Sweat House studios are technically licensed as public pools</li><li><strong>[58:00]</strong> Her upcoming HYROX debut — a doubles simulation race in October with her district manager, Shane</li><li><strong>[1:03:00]</strong> The tattoo from her grandma's last birthday card, sent days before she passed</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Previous Guests Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-100-lindsey-hein-ill-have-another/id1681291349?i=1000700248593" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lindsey Hein</a> - Episode 100</li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-62-push-comes-to-shove/id1681291349?i=1000660532271" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jason Noel</a> - Episode 62</li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-48-running-for-ryno/id1681291349?i=1000650102529" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colleen DeRyckere</a> - Episode 48</li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-162-karen-kirkpatrick-lupus-warrior-princess/id1681291349?i=1000770151439" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Kirkpatrick</a> - Episode 162</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Sponsor Details</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://sweathouz.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SWTHZ</a> - Use code ALLYB5 for $5 off your first session</li><li><a href="https://kilarun.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kila</a> - Use code ALLYB for $50 off your first order</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Other Links</strong></p><ul><li>Follow Jeanette / Sweat House on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jraywellness/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jraywellness</a></li><li>Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allytbrett_runs/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@allytbrett_runs</a></li><li><a href="https://athletebouquets.com/pages/email-signup-form" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Finish Lines &amp; Milestones weekly newsletter</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>This is a <a href="https://sandyboyproductions.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SandyBoy Productions</a> podcast.</p>