73. AR Running Glasses, LA Marathon, and US Half Marathon Champs Controversy

73. AR Running Glasses, LA Marathon, and US Half Marathon Champs Controversy

From Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK by Kelly Lutz and JK McLeod

March 13, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 73

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In this episode, Kelly and JK discuss augmented reality running glasses, the LA Marathon photo finish, and the controversy surrounding the US Half Marathon Championships.

In episode 73 of Lifting, Running, and Living, Kelly and JK skip updates to jump right into topics, starting with Minimus Flow augmented reality sports sunglasses that combine watch/phone/bike-computer features for about $699. They then recap the 2026 LA Marathon men’s photo finish and discuss a heat policy allowing runners to stop at 18 miles and still get a medal. Finally, they cover the US Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta, where top women were led off course after cones were moved during a police-officer emergency and what has ensued since. 00:00 Episode Kickoff 00:58 AR Glasses Explained 06:06 Would Runners Use It 09:48 Market Fit And Price 17:21 LA Marathon Photo Finish 23:46 Heat Policy Medal Debate 28:48 US Half Champs Controversy 34:34 Finish Line Chaos 35:15 USATF Statement Fallout 37:31 Why Not Fix Results 40:18 ATC Explains Misroute 40:43 How Cones Got Moved 50:46 Who Should Know Course 54:31 Honorary Podium Update 56:28 Precedent and Legal Fears 57:13 Sports Call Comparison 01:00:23 World Team Stakes 01:05:14 PR Spin and Wrap Up 01:07:09 Final Sign Off Follow the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow…

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Hosts: Kelly Lutz, JK McLeod

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Organizations: USATF

Products: Minimus Flow augmented reality sports sunglasses

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