Does God care about our running/walking? This week’s story tackles that question. Then Coach Dean tells about a short message he saw over a highway in New Jersey and the implications it could have for all of us.

Long trip

Post of the Week - Patrick Raney - Measure your results

Run of the Week - Amber Ward - New York City Marathon!

Trivia answer from last week

Using Kaizen for running

Story of the Week - Time for a Little Rest - Rhonda Williams

Psalms 23:1-2 - If we follow Go’d path for our life, we will have all we need

Luke 12:6-7 - He knows all of us intimately

Matthew 6:26 - God takes care of us when we follow Him

We know God cares about the things we care about no matter how small, so the question is: Are we concerned about what HE cares about?

When was the last time God showed you that he cares about the little things in your life?

Do you ask him to help you with the little problems, not just the big ones?

Study shows women only need half as much exercise as men to protect the heart

Dean’s Thoughts - Please Don’t

Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

New York City Marathon

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

What if you were given a terminal diagnosis? How would you spend the time you had left? Annette Call finished well. Her story will make you cray and praise God for people who have faith like hers. Then Coach Dean says, “Just Be Yourself” is terrible advice. Find out why…

Running/Walking in the cold rain

Post of the Week - Michelle Mitchell - Looking for God in our surroundings

Run of the Week - Claire Boyce - Why I love running

Trivia answer from last week

World Treadmill Championships 2026

Story of the Week - Annette The Mighty Warrior - Annette Call/Molly Wade

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Even as our body deteriorates, our relationship with Christ can grow stronger

Psalm 73:26 - Treat life like and ultramarathon

Isaiah 43:19-19 - What can God not do? #NOTHING

How do we continue to pursue God when everything is falling apart around us?

What if you were given a terminal diagnosis? Would you continue to do all you can, or would you give up and rest?

We are all going to die, so we all have a physically terminal diagnosis. Does (Should) that change the way we live?

Become a SuperAger!

Dean’s Thoughts - Don’t Just Be Yourself

Why Running/Walking are So Awesome

The Japanese U-Turn

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

We like to ask God to calm the storm before we go for a run or a walk. What if God wants us to go through the storm? Coach Dean and Mitchell discuss that question in this episode. And then Dean shares his thoughts on running solo versus running with a partner or group.

1:49 - Coach Dean and the USATF 5K Championships

6:27 - Post of the Week - Greg Chance - Good days and les good days

11:12 - Run of the Week - Travis Vaughn - Congratulations on a successful Columbus Marathon!

15:56 - Trivia answer from last week

20:05 - Ultra Running’s Popularity - or lack of…

25:58 - Story of the Week - Faith to Weather the Storm - Rhonda Williams

25:23 - Matthew 8:23-26 - Calming the Storm

38:21 - Romans 4:20-21 - Are you FULLY persuaded?

40:00 - James 1:3 - Testing our faith is a good thing

44:45 - How do you approach an unexpected challenge? Do you ask God to quiet the storm or give you strength to get through it?

48:00 - Bring to mind a time when God challenged you. How did you handle it? What did you learn? What would you do differently now?

51:01 - Have you ever thanked God for a challenge?

56:13 - Handcuffed Runners?

1:04:30 - Dean’s Thoughts - The Gift of Alone and Together

1:13:55 - Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

1:16:31 - Jane Hedengren

1:18:24 - Enhanced Games - It’s hard to look away

1:25:20 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:26:01 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell share a Jerry Snider story about the choice between positivity and negativity and how we can have an impact on those around us. Then Dean shares how a Billy Graham quote relates to our fitness journey.

1:12 - The accumulation of poor sleep

3:34 - Upcoming race

5:47 - Post of the Week - Michelle Mitchell - You can fit your run in if you’re creative

9:08 - Run of the Week - Alaura Adams - Listening to God

13:03 - Trivia Answer from last week

17:56 - Melissa Jefferson Wooden outruns 100 men

21:45 - Story of the Week - Jeannette and Jo - Jerry Snider

32:54 - Philippians 4:11-13 - Hotel reservations and doing your best with what you have

36:31 - Proverbs 3:5-6 - What does it mean to lean on your own understanding?

39:38 - Romans 8:28 - God works ALL things for good

41:48 - Take inventory. Are most of your friends Jeannette or Jo?

46:53 - What do you say to the Jo that tries to rain on your parade and put down your dreams?

50:41 - How can you make yourself more of a Jeanette and less of a Jo?

54:30 - The Best Training Plan, According to Science

1:02:11 - Dean’s Thoughts - Comfort Without Conviction is Spiritual Sedation

1:17:25 - Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

1:18:19 - Chicago Marathon

1:25:27 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:26:01 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell share the story of Wilbur Miller and his struggles growing up and how he overcame those struggles through running and a newfound faith in Jesus Christ. Then Dean shares his thoughts on awards and race trinkets.

1:06 - Funny wedding story

3:27 - Those 9:30 dinners are not good for your sleep

5:35 - Post of the Week - Victoria Mercado - Welcome to Couch to Marathon

10:15 - Run (Walk( of the Week - John Campbell - Sometimes it just feels good to get out there!

12:25 - Trivia Answer from last week

22:14 - The 1600 is a special kind of torture

27:20 - Story of the Week - Running the Race of Faith: Wilbur Miller’s Story of Redemption and Victory

35:51 - Isaiah 40:31 - Renewing our Strength

39:54 - 2 Corinthians 5:17 - A new situation, like Ruth

42:20 - Galatians 2:20 - From struggling to jogging a mile to a world class marathoner

44:23 - How can you use running/walking to help you change your perspective on Jesus and your life?

50:37 - In what ways are you different than you were before you accepted Christ in your heart?

52:48 - Why is it so hard to get people to see the real Jesus?

57:43 - Strava and Suunto sue Garmin

1:04:55 - Dean’s Thoughts - T-Shirts, Medals, and Belt Buckles

1:17:09 - Why Running Walking is so Awesome

1:18:34 - Marathon and cross country update

1:23:33 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:24:00 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell travel to York, Pennsylvania to talk to Sue Evans and Melissa Lagana about how a simple class can change lives. Melissa’s story is one you do not want to miss!

Coach Dean and Mitchell visit Faith Church in Glen Burnie, Maryland where Pastor Jeff Higgins and Steve Camp recently found out what Upward Running can do in their community. Also, you don’t want to miss the story of the dead frog!

Are you comparing yourself to others as you pursue your fitness goals? This week’s story explains why there is so much folly in that idea. Then Coach Dean explains why we should go into every run (and everything else we do) with positive expectations.

1:05 - We’re going on the road

2:13 - Pray for Elton

2:44 - New Pixie Dust shoes

4:58 - Post of the Week - Bill Silvers - Go get your check ups and know your numbers

10:58 - Run of the Week - Richard Ball

13:13 - Trivia answer from last week

18:27 - Legendary Coach Jack Daniels Dies at 92

26:16 - Story of the Week - When We Sell Ourselves Short, We Sell God Short - Tara Tanner

37:32 - Galatians 5:7 - Truth matters

41:04 - 2 Corinthians 10:12 - There is only one standard and it is God’s standard

44:00 - Matthew 23:12 - The definition of pride

46:17 - What pride do you need to lie aside in order to run your race?

51:58 - Was there a time when you compared yourself to others and were afraid to do something?

55:56 - What has hindered you from continuing your race?

1:00:22 - Running a marathon in every city in England

1:03:46 - Dean’s Thoughts - Seeing Opportunity in Every Step

1:15:28 - Why Running/Walking are so awesome!

1:17:50. - World Championships

1:23:11 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:24:12 - Motivational Though of the Week

(This is a re-upload of podcast number 287. Sorry for the confusion. This one should be correct!)

Coach dean and Mitchell talk about doing hard things all the time and this week’s story talks about why that’s a good thing. Then Dean shares a story about rumble strips on the side of the road and how they inform our running/walking and our faith. They also share a little tribute to Charlie Kirk – a man how lived out his faith boldy.

1:06 - Happy Birthday Coach Dean

1:40 - Tribute to Charlie Kirk

6:28 - Post of the Week - Sonia Fields - Health scares are, well, scary!

10:25 - Run of the Week - Timothy Pearl - 102.7 Miles in 24 hours!

12:42 - Trivia answer from last week

18:13 - Using different shoes and are they hurting us as much as they are helping?

26:13 - Story of the Week - We Can Do Hard Things - Rhonda Williams

33:22 - Galatians 6:9 - Be like mom!

40:35 - Ephesians 6:10 - We need God’s help…

42:36 - Ecclesiastes 4:9 - Being alone and Dean’s going to officiate a wedding?

49:07 - I didn’t want to admit that I needed to slow down and ride at my own pace instead of chasing stronger athletes. Have you had a similar experience?

52:14 - Have you ever had serious doubts about your ability, but chose to trust God and attempt a task despite those doubts?

58:08 - Have you ever found that what you thought was a negative was actually a big positive?

1:03:00 - Dean’s Thoughts - Rumble Strips - What can those bone jarring strips on the side of the road teach us?

1:17:54 - Why Running/Walking are so awesome

1:20:05 - Footlocker Cross Country

1:27:15 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:28:24 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach dean and Mitchell talk about doing hard things all the time and this week’s story talks about why that’s a good thing. Then Dean shares a story about rumble strips on the side of the road and how they inform our running/walking and our faith. They also share a little tribute to Charlie Kirk – a man how lived out his faith boldy.

1:06 - Happy Birthday Coach Dean

1:40 - Tribute to Charlie Kirk

6:28 - Post of the Week - Sonia Fields - Health scares are, well, scary!

10:25 - Run of the Week - Timothy Pearl - 102.7 Miles in 24 hours!

12:42 - Trivia answer from last week

18:13 - Using different shoes and are they hurting us as much as they are helping?

26:13 - Story of the Week - We Can Do Hard Things - Rhonda Williams

33:22 - Galatians 6:9 - Be like mom!

40:35 - Ephesians 6:10 - We need God’s help…

42:36 - Ecclesiastes 4:9 - Being alone and Dean’s going to officiate a wedding?

49:07 - I didn’t want to admit that I needed to slow down and ride at my own pace instead of chasing stronger athletes. Have you had a similar experience?

52:14 - Have you ever had serious doubts about your ability, but chose to trust God and attempt a task despite those doubts?

58:08 - Have you ever found that what you thought was a negative was actually a big positive?

1:03:00 - Dean’s Thoughts - Rumble Strips - What can those bone jarring strips on the side of the road teach us?

1:17:54 - Why Running/Walking are so awesome

1:20:05 - Footlocker Cross Country

1:27:15 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:28:24 - Motivational Thought of the Week