Join coaches Kelly and JK as they kick off Episode 30 with fun updates and a deep dive into the impact of sponsorships for coaches.

Kelly shares her recent sweat test results and insights into sodium intake during runs, plus a recap of her Vail Hill Climb success.

JK talks about his recent family road trip, navigating training during travel, and the importance of maintaining flexibility and strength.

They discuss the controversial topic of whether coaches should have sponsors, bringing different perspectives to the table.

Tune in for all this and more!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:37 Kelly's Sweat Test Results

02:27 Electrolytes and Endurance Sports

07:49 Kelly's Vale Hill Climb Recap

10:08 JK's Family Road Trip

11:54 JK's Training and Travel Routine

16:25 Functional Benefits of Training

27:03 Coaching and Sponsorships Debate

35:24 Debating Bias in Coaching Sponsorships

37:13 The Role of Transparency in Sponsorships

40:28 Personal Experiences with Sponsorships

47:24 Indirect Sponsorships and Hidden Biases

51:13 The Coaching Tree and Industry Connections

57:22 Navigating Sponsorships with Integrity

01:08:28 The Challenge of Solo Podcasting

01:11:16 Reflecting on Legacy and Timeless Advice

01:15:49 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement

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In this episode, Kelly and JK discuss the importance of tailoring workout routines to individual preferences and pushing through less enjoyable workouts to reach performance goals!

They share personal updates, including Kelly's sweat test results and JK's muscle-building journey.

The main chat revolves around a social media debate on the 'perfect' workout plan versus one that clients will actually stick to. They delve into managing client preferences, the importance of hated yet essential workouts, and the benefit of repeating routines to track progress.

They also cover various client scenarios, the psychology behind training adherence, and the balance between structure and flexibility.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:36 Addressing Current Events and Personal Struggles

02:09 Running Updates and Hydration Insights

08:37 Lifting and Unilateral Exercises

12:24 Training Phase and Nutrition Strategy

18:44 Mindful Eating Challenge

25:32 Sneaker Donation Experience

36:41 Discussion on Effective Workouts

41:06 Balancing Client Engagement and Evidence-Based Training

41:34 Understanding Client Preferences in Training

42:51 Addressing Dislikes in Training Programs

43:26 Flexibility in Personal Training

45:20 The Importance of Enjoying Your Workouts

47:09 Handling Client Resistance to Specific Exercises

48:10 The Role of a Coach in Identifying Client Behavior

49:07 Strategies for Overcoming Training Challenges

01:02:41 Incorporating Variety in Training Plans

01:09:07 The Value of Repeating Workouts

01:18:42 Upcoming Topics and Podcast Announcements

Links:

https://gotsneakers.com/

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In this episode, Kelly and JK bring you updates from their recent adventures, like Kelly’s morning run challenge and JK’s trip to Rickwood Field.

Then, they dive into the art of balancing competing fitness goals, whether you're aiming for fat loss or training for a marathon. Inspired by Greg McKeown’s 'Essentialism,' they unpack the evolution of the term 'priority' and its critical role in both fitness and business.

They also explore the concept of periodization in training and the struggle of ranking fitness goals. Don’t miss their lively chat on navigating challenges, making tough decisions, and achieving long-term success in your fitness journey!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:50 Morning Run Challenge Updates

03:42 The Importance of Challenges

15:15 Sweat Test and Hydration Insights

18:09 Grocery Store Struggles

23:11 Olympic Trials and Snoop Dogg's Appearance

34:36 Travel and Technical Difficulties

47:07 Introduction to Competing Goals

47:39 Social Media Impact on Engagement

49:04 The Viral Post on Threads

50:04 Debate on Competing Goals

51:06 Reading and Responding to Comments

55:03 Importance of Identifying Priorities

58:34 Challenges in Prioritizing Goals

01:02:17 Balancing Multiple Activities

01:11:09 The Concept of Periodization

01:23:42 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Links:

The thread in question: https://www.threads.net/@coachjkmcleod/post/C79NVTvRz1n?xmt=AQGzZM79RYXHOW9XOZPzzQ0CqwR0DsRK60IAjkfY0GD1cA

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

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Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠