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76. Nike’s Backlash + What Counts as Real Recovery?
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- Apr 24, 2026
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Summary
In episode 76 of “Lifting, Running, and Living,” Kelly and JK share updates and discuss two topics: Nike’s marketing backlash and recovery versus active recovery. Kelly reviews the “Brick” and mentions an upcoming work trip to Chicago and debates whether to bring the Brick. JK shares an “April Unplugged” community challenge to eat at least one screen-free meal daily and describes a 14-day dopamine detox aimed at reducing consumption and improving content creation. They then cover Nike’s Boston Marathon-adjacent “Runners welcome, walkers tolerated” sign and similar UK messaging, and finally debate what truly qualifies as active recovery, emphasizing scheduled rest and avoiding “active recovery” as an excuse to skip real days off. 00:00 Welcome and agenda 01:07 Brick phone blocker explained 05:00 Chicago work trip plans 12:15 April Unplugged challenge 15:55 Dopamine detox for creators 20:25 Quick extra update niece birthday 21:26 Nike Boston sign backlash 27:34 Is Nike shifting its culture 30:15 Nike Runner Image Shift 32:00 Nike Controversy History 37:14 Parkrun Billboard Backlash 38:49 Defining Active Recovery 41:40 Rest Day Versus Movement 44:31 Strava And Rest Guilt 50:26 Scheduling Recharge Days 55:54 Earn Your Rest Mindset 01:00:05 Kids Never Stop Playing 01:04:06 Wrap Up And Contact Follow the podcast at @liftingrunninglivingpod Email us at [email protected] Follow JK at @coachjkmcleod Follow Kelly at @runningklutz