In episode 50 of Lifting, Running, and Living, Kelly and JK kick off with personal updates including Kelly's new smart trainer experience, family news, and JK's recent travel adventures, including a lost phone saga in Las Vegas.

The discussion moves on to an intriguing article about humanoid robots participating in the Beijing half marathon.

The main topic delves into the exclusivity of the Boston Marathon, the debate around influencer entries, and broader questions on the balance between inclusivity and exclusivity in events.

The episode concludes with a thoughtful discussion on whether every space needs to be inclusive and whether we've gone too far in the name of inclusion.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:31 Kelly's Big Update: Becoming an Aunt

02:25 Training Updates: From Nordic Track to Smart Trainer

08:26 Lifting Motivation and Workout Routines

12:15 Travel Adventures and Conference Highlights

18:50 Lost Phone Saga and Upcoming Travel Plans

23:34 Robots Running Half Marathons: A Fascinating Experiment

31:01 Creepy Robot Encounter

31:27 Boston Marathon Exclusivity Debate

32:29 Qualifying for the Boston Marathon

33:47 Influencers and Charity Bibs

46:30 Boston Marathon's Historical Context

49:49 Inclusivity vs. Exclusivity in Sports

54:00 Youth Sports and Inclusivity

01:06:00 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Links:

Humanoid Robots at Beijing Half Marathon:

https://www.wired.com/story/beijing-half-marathon-humanoid-robots/

Boston Marathon Stats: https://athletikaty.com/2024/03/03/who-got-into-the-2024-boston-marathon-if-11000-time-qualifiers-didnt/

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In this episode of Lifting, Running, and Living, Kelly shares updates on her recent lifting progress, including setting new personal records in bench, back squat, and overhead press over a nine-week training cycle.

Kelly also announces her decision to phase out of coaching to focus on her full-time job.

JK shares updates on his current morning routine changes and how they impact his productivity.

The duo then dives into a discussion on whether women can handle more training volume than men, covering myths, facts, and scientific studies. They discuss how factors like estrogen, muscle fiber composition, and recovery rates play a role in training volume.

Finally, they delve into the context of training volume and why it matters.

00:00 Welcome and Episode Kickoff

00:21 Kelly's Training Updates

03:18 Future Training Plans

04:49 Big Announcement: Phasing Out of Coaching

07:47 Savannah Trip Recap

09:42 Switching Airlines: Southwest to United

14:57 TSA Precheck and Travel Experiences

17:30 Wedding Weekend and Morning Routine Changes

27:04 Main Topic Introduction: Training Volume Myths

33:13 Understanding Aerobic Metabolism

33:59 Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers and Endurance Training

34:31 Gender-Specific Training Programs

36:50 Fatigue Resistance in Women

41:38 Recovery Differences Between Genders

49:49 Training Volume and Gender

56:16 Debating Training Programs and Gender Considerations

01:12:17 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks

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In episode 48 of Lifting, Running, and Living, coaches Kelly and JK start off with discussing their current training updates.

Kelly shares insights on her experience with the 5 3 1 Wendler strength training program and the challenges she faced, while JK talks about balancing personal training with social media content creation.

They dive into the main topic: the influence of a coach's own athletic performance on their coaching effectiveness. They debate common myths and misconceptions in coaching, especially in running and physique-related training.

Both share their experiences working with clients and the importance of finding a balance between practical knowledge and performance excellence.

They also brainstorm a reality TV show concept that matches clients with coaches blindly to test the significance of appearance and records in coaching success.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:25 Kelly's Training Update: 5/3/1 Program

02:23 Discussion on One Rep Max Testing

08:58 JK's Training and Social Media Balance

17:34 Today's Topic: How Good of an Athlete Should Your Coach Be?

27:41 The Importance of Coach's Appearance

28:50 Blind Auditions and Reducing Bias

30:45 Applying Blind Selection to Coaching

33:09 Designing a Blind Coaching Experiment

42:20 Challenges in Coaching Beyond Expertise

49:44 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information

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