75. Pregnancy and Athletic Contracts

Kelly and JK celebrate episode 75 and share training updates: Kelly recaps a March 28 two-mile race and  notes issues with the Runna app. JK reports recommitting to priming and short recovery circuits after lifts, reframing rest days as “recharge” days, and separating recovery as part of training strategy rather than sleep. They then discuss controversy around marathoner Emma Bates being dropped by nutrition brand UCAN after revealing she was pregnant, including disputed contract/negotiation timing, reduced offers, PR implications, contractor protections, and whether sponsorship type affects pregnancy support.00:00 Episode 75 Kickoff01:29 Updates And Controversy Tease01:54 Kelly Two Mile Race Recap11:19 Runna App Frustrations16:51 JK Recovery Work Recommitment28:22 Courtroom Streams And Lunch Breaks32:06 Unedited Reality Moments32:35 Desensitized To Crime34:57 Living Abroad Perspective37:35 Pivot To Fitness Talk37:58 Emma Bates Sponsor Dispute43:43 Brand Nuance And PR51:29 Contract Terms And Workload01:00:49 Contractor Protections And Abercrombie01:07:02 Wrap Up And Where To Find UsFollow the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠⁠@runningklutz ⁠