30. Sponsorships in Coaching: Conflict or Collaboration?

Join coaches Kelly and JK as they kick off Episode 30 with fun updates and a deep dive into the impact of sponsorships for coaches.  Kelly shares her recent sweat test results and insights into sodium intake during runs, plus a recap of her Vail Hill Climb success.  JK talks about his recent family road trip, navigating training during travel, and the importance of maintaining flexibility and strength.  They discuss the controversial topic of whether coaches should have sponsors, bringing different perspectives to the table. Tune in for all this and more! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff 00:37 Kelly's Sweat Test Results 02:27 Electrolytes and Endurance Sports 07:49 Kelly's Vale Hill Climb Recap 10:08 JK's Family Road Trip 11:54 JK's Training and Travel Routine 16:25 Functional Benefits of Training 27:03 Coaching and Sponsorships Debate 35:24 Debating Bias in Coaching Sponsorships 37:13 The Role of Transparency in Sponsorships 40:28 Personal Experiences with Sponsorships 47:24 Indirect Sponsorships and Hidden Biases 51:13 The Coaching Tree and Industry Connections 57:22 Navigating Sponsorships with Integrity 01:08:28 The Challenge of Solo Podcasting 01:11:16 Reflecting on Legacy and Timeless Advice 01:15:49 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠ Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠