In episode 50 of Lifting, Running, and Living, Kelly and JK kick off with personal updates including Kelly's new smart trainer experience, family news, and JK's recent travel adventures, including a lost phone saga in Las Vegas.
The discussion moves on to an intriguing article about humanoid robots participating in the Beijing half marathon.
The main topic delves into the exclusivity of the Boston Marathon, the debate around influencer entries, and broader questions on the balance between inclusivity and exclusivity in events.
The episode concludes with a thoughtful discussion on whether every space needs to be inclusive and whether we've gone too far in the name of inclusion.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff
00:31 Kelly's Big Update: Becoming an Aunt
02:25 Training Updates: From Nordic Track to Smart Trainer
08:26 Lifting Motivation and Workout Routines
12:15 Travel Adventures and Conference Highlights
18:50 Lost Phone Saga and Upcoming Travel Plans
23:34 Robots Running Half Marathons: A Fascinating Experiment
31:01 Creepy Robot Encounter
31:27 Boston Marathon Exclusivity Debate
32:29 Qualifying for the Boston Marathon
33:47 Influencers and Charity Bibs
46:30 Boston Marathon's Historical Context
49:49 Inclusivity vs. Exclusivity in Sports
54:00 Youth Sports and Inclusivity
01:06:00 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Links:
Humanoid Robots at Beijing Half Marathon:
https://www.wired.com/story/beijing-half-marathon-humanoid-robots/
Boston Marathon Stats: https://athletikaty.com/2024/03/03/who-got-into-the-2024-boston-marathon-if-11000-time-qualifiers-didnt/
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