37. Hot Topics: Ultrarunning’s Wikipedia scandal, Whoop’s Steps, and Strava’s AI

In this comprehensive episode, hosts Kelly and JK from 'Lifting, Running, and Living' dive into a variety of engaging topics, starting with updates on Kelly's new laptop and her upcoming work trip to Seattle.  The hosts also share personal updates including Kelly's upcoming 5K run and JK’s experience from the University of Alabama family weekend, providing a glimpse into SEC football culture.  The episode transitions into a discussion on Camille Heron's Wikipedia scandal in the ultra running community and the impact of Whoop's new step count feature. Additionally, the hosts evaluate Strava's new AI feature, comparing it to other AI-driven fitness apps like Garmin and Whoop, and discuss its potential pitfalls and benefits. Wrapping up, the hosts tease future episodes involving the Oura Ring, a guest interview on Breast Cancer Awareness, and an inspiring story from a trainer overcoming injury and weight loss.  00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff 00:55 Kelly's New Laptop and Tech Talk 03:13 Work Trip to Seattle 04:41 Travel Habits and Hotel Preferences 12:32 Upcoming 5K and Training Plans 14:56 Family Weekend at University of Alabama 20:20 Fat Loss Phase and New Scale 24:07 Hot Topics: Wikipedia Scandal 33:43 Sponsorship Speculations and Athlete Preferences 35:23 Whoop's Step Count Controversy 38:06 Business Decisions and Integrity 41:16 Comparing Fitness Trackers 52:34 Strava's New AI Feature 01:06:56 Upcoming Topics and Podcast Updates Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠ Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠