GIDEON SCOGGIN

HOW THEY MET: The two met at Memphis BBQ fest and have been together for nearly 19 years.

FAMILY MATTERS: The Scoggins have two sons, Wilson, 14, and Denton, 11.

HOW THEY STAY FIT TOGETHER: They love to go to the gym together and will make any excuse to get outside with their kids and their dog.

HOW THEY INSPIRE EACH OTHER TO STAY ACTIVE: Gideon and Carly divide up kid duty and everyday family life so that they can each make time for their workouts. Gideon also pushes Carly to believe that she can do more than she thinks, and Carly supports Gideon through all his “crazy” trail races.

THEIR GREATEST STRENGTHS: Gideon describes Carly as a great mom who brings laughter to any situation and makes family life fun. Carly applauds Gideon’s ability to get along with everyone and says he’s easygoing and kind to everyone he meets.

PROUDEST FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Gideon is proud of his back-to-back buckles at Leadville Trail 100 and the many lessons he learned training for this race, while Carly is proud of pushing herself out of her comfort zone by lifting heavier weights.

BEST WELLNESS ADVICE: Always make time to do some kind of movement once a day, whether a short walk or a 45-minute workout class. It’ll boost your mood and is good for you!

2023 GOALS: The Scoggins are excited to continue to push themselves past their minds’ limits but in a sustainable way that won’t cause burnout or injury.

By Lucy Modzelewski

HOW THEY MET: Mike was teaching boxing classes at a gym, and Jazmyn decided to join the gym to get in shape. Jazmyn eventually started taking Mike’s boxing classes and fell in love with boxing, and eventually him!

FAMILY MATTERS: Mike and Jazmyn have been together for three years and share a ten-year-old daughter named Zoey.

HOW THEY STAY FIT TOGETHER: They love working out together, whether that’s a boxing workout, weightlifting, a bike ride, or a quick core workout at home. No matter what, they always try to workout together every day.

HOW THEY INSPIRE EACH OTHER TO STAY ACTIVE: Mike takes a “practice what you preach” approach to motivate his family to stay active and is focused on ensuring they all live long, healthy lives. Jazmyn inspires Mike by always being by his side and encouraging him to reach his goals.

THEIR GREATEST STRENGTHS: Mike describes Jazmyn as the perfect teammate because she’s very adaptable. Any workout, change in the nutrition plan, or change in training schedule - she adapts and trusts Mike so that they can get the job done together. Jazmyn applauds Mike for being able to create a workout in a matter of minutes. He’s constantly researching and finding things that will improve them, and that’s what she’s glad to have in a partner.

PROUDEST FITNESS

ACCOMPLISHMENT: Mike’s proudest fitness accomplishment is winning the national boxing association middleweight title this past October. He also loves getting invited to speak at schools and different events. Motivating and connecting with people because of his boxing journey is something he never dreamed would be possible. For Jazmyn, whether she’s getting in shape for a vacation or to fit into her favorite pair of jeans, she’s always proud when she accomplishes that goal.

BEST WELLNESS ADVICE: Mike’s advice is that success is no accident. You may fall, and that’s ok, but never give up and stay consistent. Jazmyn says that even if you aren’t where you want to be with your fitness, you have to start somewhere, whether it’s taking a short walk or choosing stairs over the elevator.

2023 GOALS: Mike and Jazmyn are both hoping for a 25-0 boxing record for Mike (currently 22-0). Mike also wants to continue to expand their gym business @TrainWithMCB and add more classes to the schedule.

By Lucy Modzelewski

HOW THEY MET: When Tony was stationed in the Navy, they were introduced by a mutual friend.

FAMILY MATTERS: Tony and Jessica have been together for 22 years and have two daughters.

HOW THEY STAY FIT

TOGETHER: Tony and Jessica recently got into trail running last year and love to go on long runs together. They also enjoy kayaking.

HOW THEY INSPIRE EACH OTHER TO STAY ACTIVE: They love being active and trying new adventures together. Tony encourages Jessica by reminding her to celebrate all her fitness wins, big and small. Jessica is present at all of Tony’s races and is supportive of all his fitness aspirations.

THEIR GREATEST

STRENGTHS: Tony describes Jessica as a fierce competitor who never gives up, while Jessica says that Tony makes taking on new challenges easy because he’s so creative and outgoing.

Proudest Fitness

ACCOMPLISHMENT: The Sperrys just got into trail running last year and already have impressive achievements under their belt. At Big Hill Pond’s Walking Tall Trail Race last year, Tony completed his first 50K and Jessica finished her first 25K.

BEST PIECE OF WELLNESS ADVICE: Tony and Jessica say the key to success in the fitness space is finding like-minded people to support your goals and offer encouragement. They recommend trying new things and never underestimating what you’re capable of.

2023 GOALS: Tony is focused on completing his first 50-mile run, and Jessica is excited to try more challenging races.