Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK

Author: Kelly Lutz and JK McLeod

Welcome to Lifting, Running & Living! 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.
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65. Double Race Weekend and Training Adjustments
Episode 65
Friday, 21 November, 2025

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 Kickoff00:46 Personal Updates and Adjustments05:17 Coaching Philosophy and Client Stories06:56 Holiday Season and Training Challenges12:21 Double Race Weekend Recap25:09 Race Day Highlights25:36 Washington Park Circuit26:22 Unexpected Challenges27:08 Race Strategy and Performance30:43 Post-Race Reflections34:10 Future Plans and Training Insights37:09 Running Philosophy and Goals42:47 Wrapping Up and Contact InfoFollow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠⁠@runningklutz ⁠