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78. Mile Time Trials, Brick & Being “Fit Enough”
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- May 22, 2026
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Summary
Kelly and JK open with quick life and training updates, including a recent track session that turned into a hard mile effort and early impressions of using the Brick device to curb phone and social-media habits. From there, they introduce a broader conversation about what it means to be in a “good place” with fitness and discuss how different environments and platforms can shape self-perception. They close with a few practical ideas for keeping comparison in check and building a clearer personal definition of progress. Timestamps: 01:45 Chicago Trips and Heel Rehab 03:03 Birthday Mile Time Trial 11:37 JK Update The Brick Device 24:14 Main Topic What Is Fit Enough 26:07 When Fitness Feels Enough 26:34 Defining a Good Place 34:55 Fitness for Real Life 37:41 Strava Comparison Spiral 40:23 Exposure Changes Standards 48:13 Practical Tips and Wrap Follow the podcast at @liftingrunninglivingpod Email us at [email protected] Follow JK at @coachjkmcleod Follow Kelly at @runningklutz