Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK

28. Competing Goals and the Fear of Prioritization


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In this episode, Kelly and JK bring you updates from their recent adventures, like Kelly’s morning run challenge and JK’s trip to Rickwood Field. 

Then, they dive into the art of balancing competing fitness goals, whether you're aiming for fat loss or training for a marathon. Inspired by Greg McKeown’s 'Essentialism,' they unpack the evolution of the term 'priority' and its critical role in both fitness and business.

They also explore the concept of periodization in training and the struggle of ranking fitness goals. Don’t miss their lively chat on navigating challenges, making tough decisions, and achieving long-term success in your fitness journey!


00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:50 Morning Run Challenge Updates

03:42 The Importance of Challenges

15:15 Sweat Test and Hydration Insights

18:09 Grocery Store Struggles

23:11 Olympic Trials and Snoop Dogg's Appearance

34:36 Travel and Technical Difficulties

47:07 Introduction to Competing Goals

47:39 Social Media Impact on Engagement

49:04 The Viral Post on Threads

50:04 Debate on Competing Goals

51:06 Reading and Responding to Comments

55:03 Importance of Identifying Priorities

58:34 Challenges in Prioritizing Goals

01:02:17 Balancing Multiple Activities

01:11:09 The Concept of Periodization

01:23:42 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up


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The thread in question: https://www.threads.net/@coachjkmcleod/post/C79NVTvRz1n?xmt=AQGzZM79RYXHOW9XOZPzzQ0CqwR0DsRK60IAjkfY0GD1cA


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