Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK

Oct. 16, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

88. Gatekeeping in Bodybuilding and Running

Kelly and JK start with updates, including a Brick app loophole, Kelly’s new role, and upcoming 5k. JK completes a six-week beginner plan to run a nonstop mile, giving Chicago Marathon shout-outs and recommending Leon Bridges’ “Happiness Anytime.” They discuss a Threads post criticizing “weight loss” competitors entering bodybuilding shows, frame it as gatekeeping, and compare it to Boston Marathon debates over charity/sponsored entries. They close with Threads drama involving Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store dispute over an art item’s pricing.

00:00 Episode Intro and Agenda

00:54 Brick Strict Mode Hack

08:32 Promotion and New Manager Role

09:56 First Fall 5K Preview

10:19 Six Week Mile Challenge

16:34 Chicago Marathon Shoutouts

19:43 Leon Bridges Album Pick

22:06 Bodybuilding Gatekeeping Post

44:23 Kelly Clarkson Threads Drama

48:34 Wrap Up and Where to Find Us

Follow the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

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