About this episode

The episode discusses tips for maintaining fitness during busy times and shares personal experiences related to routine adjustments.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelly Lutz, JK McLeod

Topics covered

• fitness routines
• busy schedules
• workout adjustments
• all-or-nothing thinking
• personal anecdotes
• winter weather impact

Keywords

• fitness
• workout
• busy times
• training
• winter weather
• personal anecdotes
• routine adjustments

More episodes of Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK

• 76. Nike’s Backlash + What Counts as Real Recovery? · April 24, 2026 · 1h 5m
• 75. Pregnancy and Athletic Contracts · April 10, 2026 · 1h 8m
• 74. Recreational Runners Don’t Need to Strength Train? · March 27, 2026 · 1h 10m
• 73. AR Running Glasses, LA Marathon, and US Half Marathon Champs Controversy · March 13, 2026 · 1h 7m
• 72. Exploring Fitness, Fame, and Integrity with Joy Parrish · February 27, 2026 · 1h 8m
• 71. Quad Strength: The Key to Longevity? · February 13, 2026 · 46 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK podcast page.