Episode 84: Jamie King, Founder of Fit Approach, Flex and Flow, and an Ultra Running Mom

Jamie King is founder of the Fit Approach influencer community, and Flex & Flow, a yoga and fitness studio. Through her work, she creates and produces influencer and event strategies for brands like AfterShokz, Takeya, Ragnar Relay, and NOW Foods. Jamie is an athlete and yoga instructor who created the popular HIIT & Flo workout and leads advanced yoga and HIIT & Flow teacher trainings. Outside of work, Jamie is an ultra runner, handstand junkie, taco aficionado, travel and adventure lover, dog mom, and can often be found chilling in a park with her husband and son whose middle name happens to be Danger (seriously). Connect with Jamie on Instagram @jamiekingfit, and on her websites www.jamiekingfit.com / www.fitapproach.com. Questions we ask Jamie include: Take us back to your early beginnings. How did you get your start in distance running? What has kept you going? You are the founder and owner of TWO companies! Fit Approach and Flex & Flow Yoga Studio. On your website, self-described as “a natural born hustler.” Has entrepreneurship always been in your blood? Give us a glimpse into the process of starting Fit Approach and a bit more about the work that you do. You just completed the Rio Del Lago 100-mile race… not your first 100 :) incredible!! Can you give us a race recap? What are your favorite foods / ways to fuel during an ultra such as a 100 mile race? Tell us a bit more about the process, both mentally and physically, to prepare for an ultra, such as a 100k or 100-mile race. Seems like there is a lot going on in your life! Avid runner, mom, business owner, yogi… What is currently making you thrive? What advice would you give to your younger self? What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? Connect with @jamiekingfit on IG, FB, website; @fitapproach; Flex & Flow Yoga in Portland, OR!