
47. Training Perspectives: Revisiting What We Used to Believe
03/14/25 • 59 min
In episode 47 of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' Kelly and JK catch up on their recent activities and dive into an engaging discussion on various training and nutritional beliefs they used to hold but have since shifted.
Kelly updates on her eventful two weeks, including trying cross-country skiing and reflecting on her running volume and shoe choices.
JK shares insights from his recent visit to the Arnold Sports Festival and emphasizes the importance of understanding the proper balance and context of cardio in fitness routines.
The duo explores myths such as running frequency leading to injuries and the fallacy of needing multiple small meals to boost metabolism.
Tune in for personal updates, solid reflections, and a thought-provoking conversation on evolving fitness perspectives.
00:00 Welcome Back to Lifting, Running, and Living
00:28 Kelly's Busy Social Life and New Experiences
01:30 Cross Country Skiing Adventures
04:50 Bowling and Socializing Updates
06:51 Boycotts and Personal Choices
12:13 The Arnold Sports Festival Experience
21:48 Getting Back into Routine
23:03 Training and Nutrition Perspective Shifts
28:57 Impact of Shoe Drop on Running Injuries
29:55 Marketing Zero Drop Shoes
30:37 Personal Experiences with Running Shoes
33:01 Cardio and Muscle Gains: Myth or Fact?
41:00 Running Frequency and Injury Risk
51:58 Meal Frequency and Metabolism Myths
58:54 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
Follow the pod at @liftingrunninglivingpod
Email us at [email protected]
Follow JK at @coachjkmcleod
Follow Kelly at @coachingklutz
In episode 47 of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' Kelly and JK catch up on their recent activities and dive into an engaging discussion on various training and nutritional beliefs they used to hold but have since shifted.
Kelly updates on her eventful two weeks, including trying cross-country skiing and reflecting on her running volume and shoe choices.
JK shares insights from his recent visit to the Arnold Sports Festival and emphasizes the importance of understanding the proper balance and context of cardio in fitness routines.
The duo explores myths such as running frequency leading to injuries and the fallacy of needing multiple small meals to boost metabolism.
Tune in for personal updates, solid reflections, and a thought-provoking conversation on evolving fitness perspectives.
00:00 Welcome Back to Lifting, Running, and Living
00:28 Kelly's Busy Social Life and New Experiences
01:30 Cross Country Skiing Adventures
04:50 Bowling and Socializing Updates
06:51 Boycotts and Personal Choices
12:13 The Arnold Sports Festival Experience
21:48 Getting Back into Routine
23:03 Training and Nutrition Perspective Shifts
28:57 Impact of Shoe Drop on Running Injuries
29:55 Marketing Zero Drop Shoes
30:37 Personal Experiences with Running Shoes
33:01 Cardio and Muscle Gains: Myth or Fact?
41:00 Running Frequency and Injury Risk
51:58 Meal Frequency and Metabolism Myths
58:54 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
Follow the pod at @liftingrunninglivingpod
Email us at [email protected]
Follow JK at @coachjkmcleod
Follow Kelly at @coachingklutz
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46. Embracing Maintenance and Diverse Fitness Pursuits with Tyrel Fuller
In Episode 46 of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' Coach Kelly and JK welcome Kelly's husband, Tyrel (Ty), as their special guest.
They discuss recent fitness updates, including Kelly's deload week in her Wendler 531 program and Ty's journey with physical therapy for hip and knee issues.
JK shares insights about recovering from a shoulder impingement and the benefits of experimenting with half-body split training.
The hosts explore the pressure of fitness expectations in relationships and Ty's balanced approach to fitness, focusing on maintenance rather than constant goal-chasing.
The episode concludes with a playful reflection on whether Kelly and Ty would have connected on the reality dating show, 'Love is Blind.'
00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff
01:00 Kelly's Lifting and Running Updates
07:05 Ty's Physical Therapy Journey
16:23 Coach JK's Health and Training Updates
22:33 Exploring New Training Splits
28:32 Meet the Special Guest: Ty
32:38 Functional Fitness and High School Sports
33:48 College Baseball and Rock Climbing
34:53 Fitness Expectations in Marriage
38:36 Meeting at the Climbing Gym
42:19 Maintenance and Fitness Goals
48:37 The Importance of Fitness Diversity
01:01:39 Love is Blind and Relationship Reflections
01:05:08 Podcast Wrap-Up and Farewell
Links:
Tyrel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennial.carpenter/
Follow the pod at @liftingrunninglivingpod
Email us at [email protected]
Follow JK at @coachjkmcleod
Follow Kelly at @coachingklutz
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48. The Role of Coach's Athletic Performance in Effective Coaching
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
Follow the pod at @liftingrunninglivingpod
Email us at [email protected]
Follow JK at @coachjkmcleod
Follow Kelly at @coachingklutz
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