51. Running Basics: Essential Tips for Casual Runners

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK

Kelly Lutz and JK McLeod

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2 days ago

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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51. Running Basics: Essential Tips for Casual Runners

Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK

1 hour 4 minutes 29 seconds

6 months ago

51. Running Basics: Essential Tips for Casual Runners

In this episode of Lifting, Running, and Living, hosts Kelly and JK, accompanied by Pumpkin, open with personal updates.

Kelly shares her experience coaching her brother for his half marathon and spending time with her parents. JK discusses moving his daughter from college and exploring new trails in Birmingham, including his favorite gym.

The main topic focuses on essential advice for casual runners. They emphasize the importance of warming up, strength training, monitoring mileage, proper footwear, and overall recovery, including hydration, sleep, and mobility.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

01:02 Kelly's Brother's Marathon Journey

04:42 Family Updates and Podcasting Challenges

10:19 JK's Alabama Trip and Observations

19:11 Running Advice for Casual Runners

29:58 Defining Strength Training

30:25 Key Movement Patterns

31:12 Strength Training vs Cardio

32:42 Overdoing Mileage in Running

34:52 Gradual Increase in Running Volume

36:26 Nutrition and Increased Mileage

41:33 Pre-Run Nutrition Tips