In episode 65 of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' hosts Kelly and JK dive into their latest training updates and experiences. JK discusses his 'adjustment season' focusing on maintaining fitness amidst a busy schedule, while Kelly shares a detailed recap of her challenging double race weekend. Kelly successfully completed both the Pumpkin Pie 5K and the Wash Park Circuit, achieving a new personal record and earning a podium finish in her age group. The episode also touches on the benefits of consistent training, super shoes, and the mental aspects of racing.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:46 Personal Updates and Adjustments

05:17 Coaching Philosophy and Client Stories

06:56 Holiday Season and Training Challenges

12:21 Double Race Weekend Recap

25:09 Race Day Highlights

25:36 Washington Park Circuit

26:22 Unexpected Challenges

27:08 Race Strategy and Performance

30:43 Post-Race Reflections

34:10 Future Plans and Training Insights

37:09 Running Philosophy and Goals

42:47 Wrapping Up and Contact Info

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In episode 64 of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' hosts Kelly and JK dive into designing a flexible training program for a hypothetical individual named Taylor, who has a busy work schedule and enjoys staying active. They discuss the importance of balancing running and lifting sessions across a four-day week with varying time commitments. They also talk about the challenges of maintaining consistency amid a changing schedule and providing actionable insights on structuring effective workouts. The episode concludes with a call for listeners to submit their own training avatars for personalized advice.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:55 Kelly's Race Updates

08:31 Walktober Challenge Recap

15:25 Designing a Flexible Training Program for Taylor

22:37 Balancing Running and Lifting

23:13 Training Frequency and Preferences

24:04 General Fitness Goals

26:18 Structuring Weekly Workouts

31:03 Adapting to Changing Schedules

43:56 Social Life and Training Balance

46:33 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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In episode 63, the hosts discuss valuable tips for supporting runners at road races, including the importance of reviewing course maps, utilizing tracking apps, and effective planning. Kelly shares her recent experiences at the Baltimore Running Festival, including training her brother for his first marathon and participating in a 5K herself. Despite some logistical challenges, both she and her brother achieved noteworthy feats. The episode also touches on the psychological and strategic aspects of running short races like 5Ks. Encouragement from spectators and maintaining appropriate race-day etiquette are emphasized to ensure a positive experience for both runners and supporters.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:52 Kelly's Baltimore Running Fesitval Experience

04:21 Race Day Strategies and Reflections

13:00 Kelly's Race Results and Reflections

23:55 Walk 30 Challenge: October Edition

31:57 Reflecting on Short Walks

32:44 Common Struggles with Exercise

33:59 Spectating and Marathon Recap

35:10 Tips for Supporting Marathon Runners

38:40 Tracking and Meeting Up After the Race

52:55 Final Thoughts and Reflections

58:46 Wrapping Up and Contact Information

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

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Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠⁠@runningklutz ⁠