In this episode of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' hosts Kelly and JK (episode 69) dive into their usual updates and explore the debate on customized workouts versus group training programs. Kelly discusses her experience with a new running app, Runna, highlighting its features and shortcomings for newer runners. JK shares his recent trip to Nashville for a college football championship game and talks about entering a fat loss phase with specific goals and challenges. The main focus of the episode is the value of customized workouts, where they argue that while individualized programs have their merits, a well-executed group training program with adequate guidance can serve most people's needs effectively. They emphasize the importance of execution and proper intensity over mere customization, offering insights into both lifting and running scenarios.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:43 Kelly's New Training Plan with Runna

02:48 Customizing the Runna App

06:26 Challenges and Feedback on Runna

13:32 Social Media Blackout

19:24 Living Updates and Nashville Trip

22:26 Unexpected Montana Trip

23:12 Starting a Fat Loss Phase

24:41 Maintaining Fitness Goals

29:38 The Importance of Custom Workouts

33:12 Group vs. Individual Training

36:38 Balancing Customization and Guidance

47:49 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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In this episode, the hosts discuss their goals and reflections as they enter the new year, 2026. They talk about the traditions they plan to take forward and the habits they aim to leave behind, both in training and living categories. Highlights include discussions on maintaining a health-first approach to fitness, embracing intentional friendships, and minimalism. The episode also features a review of their past year’s intentions and their words for the year, with a particular focus on continuing positive practices and ditching limiting beliefs. As part of their tradition, they take time to reflect on previous years' goals and successes.

00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings

00:38 Reflecting on Past Resolutions

02:19 What We’re Taking to 2026: Training Category

16:12 What We’re Taking to 2026: Living Category

34:00 What We’re Leaving in 2026: Training Category

47:47 What We’re Leaving in 2026: Living Category

48:52 Words for the Year

54:28 Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Lifting, Running, and Living, hosts Kelly and JK discuss various tips and strategies for maintaining fitness routines during busy and unpredictable times. Topics include adjusting workout schedules, splitting training sessions, the importance of shorter, effective workouts, and the value of moving beyond all-or-nothing thinking. They also share personal anecdotes about transitioning out of routine, JK's wisdom teeth removal experience, and the impact of winter weather on daily activities. The episode wraps up with a look forward to their upcoming 'Take it, Leave it, Start it' New Year's episode.

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

00:34 Transitioning Out of Coaching

05:12 Wisdom Teeth Removal Experience

23:27 Winter Weather Rant

28:43 Maintaining Fitness During Busy Times

31:07 Morning Routine and Workout Adjustments

33:09 Splitting Workouts for Efficiency

34:24 Planning and Prioritizing Workouts

36:10 The Two-Day Rule and Habit Formation

39:30 Overcoming All-or-Nothing Thinking

43:15 Experimenting with Workout Routines

46:14 Avoiding the Domino Effect in Training

52:19 Taking Calculated Risks in Training

58:48 End of Year Reflections and Future Plans

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

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Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠⁠@runningklutz ⁠