69. Runna, Fat Loss Phase & Custom vs Group Programs
From Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK by Kelly Lutz and JK McLeod
January 16, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 69
About this episode
Kelly and JK discuss customized workouts versus group training, share personal updates, and explore the features of the Runna app.
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…
People in this episode
Hosts: Kelly Lutz, JK McLeod
Topics covered
- customized workouts
- group training programs
- fat loss phase
- running app
- fitness goals
Keywords
- fitness
- running
- fat loss
- custom workouts
- group training
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Runna
Places: Nashville, Montana
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