In episode 52, Kelly and JK kick off with updates, including Kelly signing up for her first track race and JK discussing his son's baseball activities and a recent tournament victory.

The conversation transitions to ranking current fitness trends, covering AI in fitness applications, wearable technology tracking various health metrics, and the emerging fitness competition Hyrox.

They dive deep into the benefits, challenges, and personal experiences associated with each trend, offering insights and opinions on their usefulness and impact on overall fitness.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:22 Kelly's First Track Race

01:42 Adult Track Meets and Training

07:27 Baseball Journey

19:11 Upcoming Speaking Engagement

22:59 Ranking Fitness Trends

27:09 AI in Fitness: A Hell Yeah or a Meh?

28:02 Strava and Garmin: Personal Experiences with AI

30:42 What Would Make AI in Fitness a Hell Yeah?

37:12 Wearable Technology: Tracking Everything

38:57 The Importance of Self-Reporting in Fitness

48:22 Hyrox: The New Fitness Craze

58:30 Concluding Thoughts and Teasers for Next Time

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In this episode of Lifting, Running, and Living, hosts Kelly and JK, accompanied by Pumpkin, open with personal updates.

Kelly shares her experience coaching her brother for his half marathon and spending time with her parents. JK discusses moving his daughter from college and exploring new trails in Birmingham, including his favorite gym.

The main topic focuses on essential advice for casual runners. They emphasize the importance of warming up, strength training, monitoring mileage, proper footwear, and overall recovery, including hydration, sleep, and mobility.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

01:02 Kelly's Brother's Marathon Journey

04:42 Family Updates and Podcasting Challenges

10:19 JK's Alabama Trip and Observations

19:11 Running Advice for Casual Runners

29:58 Defining Strength Training

30:25 Key Movement Patterns

31:12 Strength Training vs Cardio

32:42 Overdoing Mileage in Running

34:52 Gradual Increase in Running Volume

36:26 Nutrition and Increased Mileage

41:33 Pre-Run Nutrition Tips

46:30 Choosing the Right Running Shoes

50:22 Importance of Recovery

51:49 Hydration and Sleep

01:01:22 Mobility and Stretching

01:03:45 Conclusion and Contact Information

Links:

Running Warm Ups: https://youtu.be/tOwW7H1QUUk?si=WO3f6zTE2AKOUsgf

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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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