Philadelphia Eagles centre Jason Kelce, toed the beginning line of the Mike’s Seafood 5K Run for Autism in Sea Isle Metropolis, N.J., on Feb. 17, and regardless of considering retirement from the NFL, he doesn’t plan on changing into a runner anytime quickly.
Kelce, 36, accomplished the 5K in simply over 41 minutes, ending 511th out of 570 finishers. He took to X after the race and tweeted, “Ran 5K’ is a beneficiant verb for what occurred. However we had a blast.”
“Ran” is a beneficiant verb for what occurred. However we had a blast https://t.co/LafhJ4c99L
— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) February 22, 2024
The 13-year NFL centre ran the race along with his spouse, Kylie McDevitt, who completed just a little forward of him. The race additionally posted an image of Kelce exhibiting up for trigger. “JASON KELCE WE LOVE YOU!” they wrote on Fb on Feb. 18. “Thanks for coming & supporting!”
The Kelces have an extended historical past of philanthropy, significantly in elevating consciousness for autism. He and his spouse have labored carefully with the Eagles Autism Basis since Jason joined the NFL in 2011. The group centres itself on “analysis, advocacy, empathy and unity” to boost consciousness and funds for these within the autism neighborhood.
We don’t count on to see Kelce in Paris on the Olympics this summer time, nevertheless it’s spectacular for an offensive lineman to finish the gap. If he decides to finally transfer up in distance or run one other 5K, we’d suggest he look into getting fitted for a pair of the numerous high-cushioned trainers available on the market, as an alternative of working in a pair of outdated Nike Air Monarchs from 20 years in the past.
Kelce has spent many of the NFL low season celebrating his brother, Travis‘s second consecutive Tremendous Bowl win with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, and his third win within the final 5 years. Jason ended the NFL season unsure whether or not he’ll return to soccer subsequent 12 months or hold up his cleats. The TCS New York Marathon left a door open for him if he plans on pursuing working upon retirement, commenting “Need to run one other race?” on Instagram.
