50. The Boston Marathon Debate: Inclusivity vs. Exclusivity

In episode 50 of Lifting, Running, and Living, Kelly and JK kick off with personal updates including Kelly's new smart trainer experience, family news, and JK's recent travel adventures, including a lost phone saga in Las Vegas. The discussion moves on to an intriguing article about humanoid robots participating in the Beijing half marathon. The main topic delves into the exclusivity of the Boston Marathon, the debate around influencer entries, and broader questions on the balance between inclusivity and exclusivity in events. The episode concludes with a thoughtful discussion on whether every space needs to be inclusive and whether we've gone too far in the name of inclusion.00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff00:31 Kelly's Big Update: Becoming an Aunt02:25 Training Updates: From Nordic Track to Smart Trainer08:26 Lifting Motivation and Workout Routines12:15 Travel Adventures and Conference Highlights18:50 Lost Phone Saga and Upcoming Travel Plans23:34 Robots Running Half Marathons: A Fascinating Experiment31:01 Creepy Robot Encounter31:27 Boston Marathon Exclusivity Debate32:29 Qualifying for the Boston Marathon33:47 Influencers and Charity Bibs46:30 Boston Marathon's Historical Context49:49 Inclusivity vs. Exclusivity in Sports54:00 Youth Sports and Inclusivity01:06:00 Final Thoughts and FarewellLinks:Humanoid Robots at Beijing Half Marathon:https://www.wired.com/story/beijing-half-marathon-humanoid-robots/Boston Marathon Stats: https://athletikaty.com/2024/03/03/who-got-into-the-2024-boston-marathon-if-11000-time-qualifiers-didnt/Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠