26 episodes

Welcome to Lifting, Running & Living!

You may know us from our individual podcasts - Multifaceted Athlete with Coaching Klutz and Help Me Understand - and now we've joined forces. Honestly, we've done so many episodes together that it only made sense to start a new pod together.

As coaches in the fitness space and two humans who love movement (running for Kelly, strength for JK), every episode will contain some element of fitness, plus a variety of other topics we're seeing, dealing with or hearing about.

Join us every other Friday for chit chat, tangents & lots of laughing.

Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK Kelly Lutz & JK McLeod

    • Health & Fitness

Welcome to Lifting, Running & Living!

You may know us from our individual podcasts - Multifaceted Athlete with Coaching Klutz and Help Me Understand - and now we've joined forces. Honestly, we've done so many episodes together that it only made sense to start a new pod together.

As coaches in the fitness space and two humans who love movement (running for Kelly, strength for JK), every episode will contain some element of fitness, plus a variety of other topics we're seeing, dealing with or hearing about.

Join us every other Friday for chit chat, tangents & lots of laughing.

    26. Can ChatGPT Create a Decent Running Training Plan?

    26. Can ChatGPT Create a Decent Running Training Plan?

    This week Kelly and JK delve into the world of AI-generated running plans by reviewing detailed training programs created by ChatGPT for different race distances and time goals.

    They critically examine plans for a 1:45 and 2:30 half marathon, and a 50K ultra, discussing aspects like weekly mileage, workout descriptions, taper strategies, and the inclusion of strength training and nutrition advice. 

    Kelly offers her take on what works, what doesn't, and how these AI-generated plans stack up against those crafted by human coaches.



    00:00 Welcome to Episode 26: Updates and Trail Race Experiences

    00:31 Kelly's Trail Race Recap and Future Plans

    07:12 Personal Updates and Transitioning to In-Person Training

    08:42 Training Focus: Muscle Building and Running Intervals

    14:38 Preparing for High School Graduation and Reflecting on the Pandemic's Impact

    20:37 Analyzing Three Running Training Plans from ChatGPT

    22:29 Analyzing the 1:45 Half Marathon Plan

    39:32 Detailed Analysis of the 2:30 Half Marathon Plan

    47:58 Unpacking the 50K Ultra Marathon Plan

    01:05:50 Final Thoughts on Training Plans and Future of Coaching



    Links:

    LRL Episode 6: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aSOvcn6nOJb

    Half marathon with 1:45 time goal (8:00 pace): https://chatgpt.com/share/7cb1fb1b-9d41-4479-9e24-dee99412a42e

    Half marathon with 2:30 time goal (11:26 pace): https://chatgpt.com/share/6aa93bd7-12f2-4577-965d-d02e256f8501

    50k plan for 7 hour finish: https://chatgpt.com/share/0b5e6bbb-84b6-46ac-b30d-bc828b3e76a6



    Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

    Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

    Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

    Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

    • 1 hr 14 min
    25. Training Intensity in Running and Lifting: Are You Training Hard Enough?

    25. Training Intensity in Running and Lifting: Are You Training Hard Enough?

    Coaches Kelly and JK share their personal fitness journeys and emphasize the importance of the right workout intensity for gains in lifting and running.

    They offer practical tips on gauging effort levels, debunk myths about 'no-repeat' exercises, and discuss workout duration. 

    The conversation shifts to the influence of genetics on fitness outcomes and how coaches manage client expectations. It underlines the psychological impact of comparing oneself to others due to genetic differences, the effect of social media, and the necessity of realistic goal-setting.



    00:00 Welcome to Episode 25 and Listener Reviews

    01:36 Personal Updates and Balancing Fitness Goals

    03:09 Training Frequency: Running, Climbing, and Lifting

    04:23 The Challenge of Balancing Multiple Fitness Modalities

    05:34 Understanding the Value of a Coach

    09:50 Navigating Social Media and Business in Fitness

    12:05 Trail Race Preparations and Baseball Updates

    14:41 Reflecting on May Goals and Challenges

    24:16 The Importance of Accountability in Fitness Groups

    28:39 Simplicity Syndrome: Sharing Basic Knowledge

    36:23 Training Intensity: Are You Pushing Hard Enough?

    44:23 Navigating Fitness Tech: Charging Habits and Data Insights

    45:09 Beyond Numbers: A Holistic Approach to Coaching

    45:53 Muscle Maintenance vs. Growth: Training Intensity Explained

    49:22 Mechanical Tension: The Key to Muscle Growth

    50:33 Evaluating Workout Intensity: Rep Speed and Time Under Tension

    58:46 Running Hard Enough: Understanding Workout Intensity

    01:15:03 The Role of Genetics in Fitness Goals

    01:23:42 Concluding Thoughts



    Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

    Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

    Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

    Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

    • 1 hr 25 min
    24. What's in Your Instagram Algorithm with Joy Parrish

    24. What's in Your Instagram Algorithm with Joy Parrish

    LRL’s first guest is on the podcast today! Kelly and JK welcome guest Joy Parish and engage in a wide-ranging discussion that covers personal social media algorithms, reality TV favorites like 'Vanderpump Rules' and 'The Valley,' and the deeper implications of social media on mental health and self-perception. 

    Kelly, Joy, and JK explore how their Instagram explore pages reflect their interests from fitness debunking content, WNBA updates, Virgo memes, to dad humor. 

    Joy shares insights from her professional background in mental health therapy, emphasizing the importance of approaching social media with intention to protect mental well-being. 

    The conversation also touches on their preferences and critiques of reality TV narratives, speculating on the future revelations about the reality TV industry. 

    The episode concludes with actionable advice on navigating social media healthily, emphasizing critical thinking and self-reflection.



    00:00 Welcome to the Podcast with Special Guest Joy!

    01:48 Getting to Know Joy: From Mental Health to Podcasting

    03:05 Taylor Swift Fandom: A Deep Dive

    07:26 The Wordle Streak Ends: A Discussion on Popular Games

    10:49 Exploring Personal Updates and Words with Friends

    13:53 Nostalgia Trip: From Nancy Drew to Fortnite

    14:57 Travel Plans and Embracing Flexibility

    17:24 Main Topic: What's in Your Instagram Algorithm?

    25:19 Navigating the Corporate World: A Reality Check

    26:18 The Challenges of Professional Communication and Responsibility

    26:59 Relating Management to Coaching: Insights from 'The Last Dance'

    30:00 Reality TV and Its Impact on Our Lives

    36:21 Exploring Personal Interests and Social Media Algorithms

    41:01 The Virgo Personality: Traits and Reflections

    43:56 Considering a Midlife Career Shift: From Podcasting to Detective Work?

    48:50 Social Media's Influence on Mental Health and Self-Perception

    50:23 Mental Health in the Age of Social Media

    53:31 Wrapping Up



    Follow Joy at @joyandclaire_

    Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

    Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

    Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

    Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

    • 55 min
    23. The Coach-Client Connection: What Really Matters?

    23. The Coach-Client Connection: What Really Matters?

    In this episode, Kelly and JK explore the multi-dimensional aspect of coaching effectiveness beyond simple metrics like age, gender, physical attributes, and race.

    They delve into the importance of relatability, sharing their own experiences and the nuanced ways in which a coach's background and life experiences can influence a client's choice, while simultaneously challenging the idea that a coach needs to mirror their clients in all aspects. 

    The discussion critically examines the traditional methods of selecting coaches, such as those employed by Beachbody and Optivia, and advises listeners on the importance of communication skills, understanding, and the ability to tailor approaches to individual client needs over mere demographic similarities.

    The episode completes with encouragements for listeners to remain open to changing coaches in the search for the right match, emphasizing patience and the ultimate goal of a fruitful coaching relationship.



    00:00 Welcome to the Show: Introductions and Updates

    00:26 Kelly's Ankle Saga: A Trail Run Gone Wrong

    03:59 Family Visits and Wind Warnings

    05:38 Ty's Baseball Debut: Joining the Wise Guys

    08:21 Climbing and Training: Keeping It Consistent

    10:21 JK's Updates: Daily Mile Challenge and Family Visits

    15:01 Eclipse Traffic Nightmare: A Journey Extended

    20:17 Listener Reviews: Feedback and Reflections

    33:22 Relatability in Coaching: Performance and Experience

    43:59 The Impact of Social Media and Client Preferences

    45:28 Age and Experience Discussion

    01:03:59 Diversity and Representation in Coaching

    01:14:52 Choosing the Right Coach: Beyond the Surface

    01:24:31 Concluding Thoughts



    Links: 

    Ty's baseball content: https://www.instagram.com/tyrelbespoofin/



    Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

    Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

    Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

    Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

    • 1 hr 27 min
    22. Quarterly Review of 2024 Goals

    22. Quarterly Review of 2024 Goals

    In this episode, Kelly and JK dive into a quarterly review template to assess how their 2024 fitness goals are going (apologies to anyone working in corporate who got PTSD from this conversation).

    The episode starts off with updates including Kelly’s training schedule and JK’s trip to Las Vegas.

    The meat and potatoes is the quarterly review, utilizing the 3-2-1-1 structure: 3 wins, 2 opportunities/areas of improvement, 1 strategy to address a win and 1 strategy to address an opportunity.

    If you’re interested in performing your own Q1 review, share it and tag the pod on instagram @liftingrunninglivingpod!



    00:00 Kickoff with Personal Updates and Training Struggles

    00:33 Kelly’s Updates: Training Schedule, Biggest Training Week, and Ty’s Birthday

    11:36 JK’s Updates: Vegas Trip and Muscle Building

    24:21 Quarterly Review of 2024 Goals and Strategies

    27:20 Three Wins

    51:37 Two Opportunities/Areas of Improvement

    01:09:55 One Strategy to Address a Win

    01:16:38 One Strategy to Address an Opportunity



    Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

    Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

    Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

    Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

    • 1 hr 36 min
    21. Navigating the Wild West of Online Fitness Content

    21. Navigating the Wild West of Online Fitness Content

    In this podcast episode, your favorite coaches are back to give their updates and then riff on navigating fitness information online. 

    Kelly updates us on her home gym, running, and stray cats. JK updates us on his trip to the Arnold and current training.

    The main topic is a discussion around how consumers can know if information is good or bad online, including what Kelly and JK look for and red flags.

    The conversation concludes with a musing around the responsibility of consumers and creators around content.



    00:00 Welcome to Episode 21: Coaches Catch-Up and Updates

    00:28 Kelly's Home Gym Experience and Running Updates

    04:36 Ty’s Convention Adventures and Dune Two

    10:47 Kelly’s Stray Cat Update

    16:21 JK's Vegas Conference Insights and Arnold Expo Adventures

    33:42 Navigating Fitness Information Online: A Critical Discussion

    37:37 Credentials and Certifications: The Red Flags and Gold Standards

    48:21 Misinformation vs. Misapplication

    51:10 'Science-Based' Information

    01:03:16 The Responsibility of Content Creators and Consumers

    01:22:08 Wrapping Up



    Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

    Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

    Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

    Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

    • 1 hr 23 min

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