# 66. Navigating Fitness During Busy Seasons

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Podcast: [Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lifting-running-and-living-with-kelly-and-jk-6454435)
Published: 2025-12-05T07:53:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Lifting, Running, and Living, the hosts Kelly and JK discuss what it means to maintain fitness during busy times. They focus on how they've figured out what 'enough' is to sustain their fitness levels, sharing updates on their personal lives, including Kelly's last day of coaching and her decision to pull back from a January race. The hosts explore topics such as adjusting workout frequencies, cutting back on specific activities like cardio or lifting during busy periods, and how to avoid all-or-nothing thinking. They emphasize the importance of keeping the main priority in focus and adjusting volume rather than frequency to manage their schedules effectively. Tune in for relatable insights and actionable strategies to maintain your fitness when life gets hectic. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:46 Kelly's Coaching Update 03:12 Training Challenges and Adjustments 06:36 November Challenge Recap 09:57 Strategic Restrictions and Personal Goals 14:14 Upcoming Plans and December Challenge 21:46 Transitioning from College Athlete to Adult Life 27:39 Balancing Fitness with Changing Schedules 32:20 Maintaining Fitness Amidst Life Changes 32:38 Balancing Running and Lifting During Busy Times 35:43 Defining 'Busy' and Its Impact on Training 37:51 Adjusting Training for Travel and Work Commitments 39:51 Non-Negotiables in Training Schedules 45:41 Maintaining Frequency and Volume in Workouts 53:06 Avoiding All or Nothing Thinking in Training 55:46 Planning Training Around Seasonal Changes 01:05:02 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠ Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠⁠@runningklutz ⁠

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