The main story is a fictional story that sums up all the stories we have heard through the years. Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about doing hard things again. Then Dean shares his thoughts on the birth of a giraffe and what it has to do with our running and our faith.

1:22 - Rucking is harder than it looks

4:09 - Dog Days of Summer

5:12 - Post of the Week - Katherine Hardison Powell - WE all need rescuing!

8:22 - Run of the Week - Dean Thompson - Running with Jair at the Hawkins FUNdraiser

10:22 - Trivia answer from last week

14:48 - Our Health Journey and the famous people who are contributing

21:22 - Sad news for the running world and what you can do to help those in need

25:55 - Story of the Week - Running By Faith: The Story of Markus

30:51 - James 1:2-4 - We say it all the time: “Consider it pure joy!”

34:49 - Romans 5:3-5 - Those who suffer together…

38:32 - 2 Corinthians 12:9 - God’s grace is sufficient, so why don’t we act like it?

44:17 - In what ways can physical disciplines, like running, become spiritual practices in your own life?

48:02 - How do you respond when your spiritual journey feels difficult or exhausting—do you press on, or are you tempted to give up?

49:48 - Who are the “running partners” in your faith journey—people who encourage and support you along the way? How can you be that person for someone else?

53:00 - Bonuses based on running/walking mileage? Cool!

59:08 - Dean’s Thoughts - The Newborn Giraffe - Talk about a traumatic start to life! When it is good to be knocked down…

1:10:49 - Why Running/Walking is Awesome

1:11:30 - Using AI to catch dopers

1:14:48 - Mitchell’s AI prediction

1:16:02 - AI musical groups?

1:19:25 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:20:17 - Motivational Thought of the Week