Progress isn’t built during perfect weeks, it’s built during the chaotic ones.

In this episode, John and Luke walk through how to navigate holidays, travel, family events, and busy seasons without letting weeks of progress slip away. Instead of pretending life won’t get messy, they show you how to build a process that still holds when it does.

They discuss:

• Why different athletes tolerate “off-plan” time very differently

• The danger of comparing your flexibility to someone else’s genetics or lifestyle

• How to plan around holidays so you can enjoy family time and stay aligned with your goals

• Practical strategies for flying, changing time zones, and long travel days

• Backup food options, weighing in, and tracking steps so you can make informed adjustments

• How to modify training on the road, when to skip the travel-day session, and when to pivot to different splits

If holidays and travel have been the recurring hole in your offseason or lifestyle phase, this episode will help you create standards and systems that survive real life.

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