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

  • Oct 25 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
  • Podcast

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

  • Summary

  • 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 ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

    Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

    Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

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