Does George have anything to say about our running? Turns out, many Georges did! Coach Dean shares his thoughts on them. And then he asks the question: Would you want all your bad runs to go away? His answer may surprise you!

USATF Club National Championships

Post of the Week - Patricia Adams - Being open to a great day

Run of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Comparing yourself to the former you

Trivia Answer from last week

How to take care of running shoes

Story of the Week - By George - Jerry Snider

Proverbs 15:22 - Ready, Aim, Shoot!

Proverbs 24:5 - Best to be Smart AND Strong

Proverbs 25:11 - The right word at the right time

Do you have any role models named George?

The famous author and runner George Sheehan said, "I have met my hero, and he is me." What does this mean to you?

Comedian George Burns said, "You can't help getting older, but you don't have to be old." Do you share this attitude about your running?

Why You Don’t Need to Do a Long Run Every Week

Dean’s Thoughts - Etch A Sketch

Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

World Cross Country Championships

Motivational Thought of the Week

Do you think God hears the prayers we sometimes blurt out in frustration? Today’s story address that very question. And then Coach Dean shares his thoughts on the history of toaster pastries and how it relates to running and faith.

Hang in there on those New Year’s Resolutions

Post of the Week - Richard Ball - A different kind of holiday and New Year’s Resolution

Run of the Week - Greg Chance - Looking forward/Looking back

Answer to last week’s trivia question

Japan’s Ekidens are a hit!

Story of the Week - God is Listening—Always! - Rhonda Williams

1 John 5:14 - Approaching God

Psalms 139:2 - God knows it all before it happens

John 15:7 - What does it mean to “remain in Him?”

How many different ways do you pray?

Have you ever had an experience when God showed you He was listening even when you didn't think He was?

Do you invite Him along in your everyday life?

Sleep patterns today can predict future health issues in the future

Dean’s Thoughts - Toaster Pastry Running

Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

Ethiopians denied entry into US for XC

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Do you believe in coincidences? Or is there a greater power at work? Coach Dean shares his thoughts on that topic. Then he shares his thoughts on comparing our running to someone else’s. Hint: It’s usually a bad idea!

New Year’s ETA run

Post of the Week - Brooks Wachs - Getting it done

Run of the Week - Stephen Havard - 10-mile trail race

Trivia answer from last week

General Nutrition advice for runners/walkers

Story of the Week - Pointing In the Right Direction - Darian Rowles

Proverbs 3:5-6 - The hardest part of these verses

Psalms 25:4 - The right path is not always the easiest

Psalms 119:105 - First we are guided to the path, then we’re shown the path and then the path is lit

Have you ever wondered about the coincidences in life?

Have you been someone who has seen the same signs over and over, but never put two and two together?

Have you been seeing signs that have always been there, pointing you in the right direction, but you didn't realize it until it was too late?

Doubting the Doubt

Dean’s Thoughts - Two Copper Coins - Don’t compare your running to anyone else’s

Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

What to look out for in 2026

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Don’t miss Darcy Peckskamp’s incredible emotional story as she describes how God used running to completely change her life’s direction. Then Coach Dean and Mitchell share their thoughts on a kitchen apparatus and how it relates to our physical and spiritual training.

1:13 - Welcome Mitchell back fro the other side of the pond

7:01 - Post of the Week - Alaura Page Adams - “I AM a runner!”

11:11 - Run of the Week - Ashley Daly - 10 Mile Race Winner!

14:16 - Trivia answer from last week

21:21 - Bottled Water or Tap Water?

30:36 - Story of the Week - Running and Giving it to God - Darcy Peckskamp

42:51 - Psalms 56:13 - Looking back, looking forward to

45:03 - Psalms 30:2 - “Crying out to God” only happens when you truly believe

47:56 - Ephesians 6:15 - Peace is foundational to our faith

52:05 - Are you still gripping tightly at something that God has asked you to fully lay at His feet?

54:23 - Are there times that you hear his voice but don't move? or do what he is asking you to do?

59:35 - There are many reasons to run: Fitness, hearing God’s voice, etc. What is the most important reason you run/walk?

1:03:43 - Dean’s Thoughts - Training by Sifting

1:17:16 - Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

1:19:02 - Grand Slam Track

1:20:07 - Athing Mu

1:21:42 - Sinclair Johnson

1:22:34 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:23:12 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean has watched hundreds of Christmas movies. As a bonus, he shares his top 10 favorites along with some other comments on some other Christmas films

Coach Dean is joined by Lane Hollis as they share a Christmas story and some things about Christmas traditions. Then Dean shares a second story with a different surprise twist and talks about how it relates to our running and our faith.

1:05 - Catching up with Lane

4:48 - Post of the Week - Macaela Watson - It’s amazing what you can do when you commit to it!

7:17 - Run of the Week - Greg Chance - California International Marathon

12:38 - Trivia answer from last week

18:31 - The lowest marathon on Earth and Rory Coleman

21:41 - Story of the Week - The Night That Changed Everything

50:31 - Discussion of the story

1:04:45 - Dean’s Thoughts - Recognizing the Gift

1:18:26 - Why Running/Walking are so Awesome

1:19:44 - Cutting corners in the NCAA

1:22:20 - Us XC Championships

1:25:28 - More Jane Hedengren

1:26:32 - Suing because shoes caused a stress fracture?

1:29:14 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:29:37 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Join Coach Dean and Mitchell as they share a story that is, at one time, about running and NOT about running. You don’t want to miss it! Then Dean shares his thoughts on Pearl Harbor and what it can teach us.

Back from Thanksgiving

Post of the Week - Brook Carpenter - Drinking and running

Run of the Week - Michelle Sharrett and Jon Sandifer ran marathons

Trivia answer from last week

Training theories on how fast we run our easy runs

Story of the Week - Where Running May Lead You - Melissa Rotarius

Proverbs 16:3 - Who’s plan are we following?

Matthew 21:22 - Do we ask God for things that we SHOULD ask Him for?

James 1:12 - When Melissa’s plan didn’t work, God’s did

Have you ever done something that was completely for God?

Did I have enough faith to trust Him in EVERYTHING I do, every decision, every action? Do you?

Do you take the time to slow down, pause and pray? Do you listen for His response?

Dean’s Thoughts - Running Through Pearl Harbor

Why Running/Walking are so Awesome

USA Cross Country Championships - It may be a mud fest

BU 5,000 - What is it about that track?

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Darren Lewis joins Coach Dean this week as they share a Jerry Snider story and reminisce about their running experiences. Then Dean shares his thoughts on overcoming adversity as it relates to physical battles as well and spiritual battles.

1:06 - Welcome back Darren Lewis!

2:40 - Post of the Week - Melissa Lagana and Sue Evans - The 5K Challenge Group is ready!

4:49 - Run of the Week - Lydia Gunter - Repping Run Club at the Florida State Meet

6:51 - Trivia Answer from last week

11:09 - What is tougher - a 3:30 marathon or breaking 100 in golf?

18:09 - Story of the Week - More Than One Answer - Jerry Snider

25:35 - 2 Timothy 4:7 - Will we be as confident as Paul at the end of our life?

29:23 - Psalm 119:32 - Are we eager to meet with God?

34:44 - Romans 5:3-4 - Rejoice in our sufferings?

37:35 - Do you have a favorite running experience?

43:03 - Do you have a goofy running experience that turned into a triumph?

52:28 - How can you encourage a non-runner to start running and join the fun?

56:37 - Should we eat dinner earlier in the winter?

1:02:42 - Dean’s Thoughts - Be an Overcomer

1:13:50 - Why Running/Walking are so Awesome

1:15:12 - Another overcomer…

1:16:34 - NCAA XC Championships recap

1:27:58 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:28:24 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean is in New Jersey, but that didn’t stop the podcast this week. He and Mitchell discuss Psalm 116 in the context of sports. And then Dean shares his thoughts on Germ Theory and relates it back to running.

From New Jersey!

Post of the Week - Ashley Daly - Sometimes we need a reset

Run of the Week - Val Bleakley - Park Running in Northern Ireland

Trivia Answer from last week

Sweat proof makeup for runners

Story of the Week - Reflecting on Psalm 116

Psalms 116:1-2 - Why do we connect with God?

1 Peter 3:12 - Full confidence in your coach

1 John 5:14 - According to His will

How does knowing God listens change your approach to pressure or

setbacks?

Where might you need to start “calling out” to Him more in your

life or sport?

How much do you rely on God as it relates to your physical activities?

What is Alpha-Gal Syndrome and should we be concerned?

Dean’s Thoughts - Germ Theory and Running

Why Running/Walking are so awesome

NCAA XC Championships and are tall women able to run fast?

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

This week’s story explains that it is important to take care of the basics and then move onto taking care of the little things – in that order. Then Coach Dean shares his thoughts on an old Twilight Zone episode and what it tells us about our fitness and walk with Christ.

1:02 - Pacing is so much fun!

2:24 - Stuck in the bathroom in the jury room

6:03 - Post of the Week - Madonna Barker - Snow much fun!

8:23 - Run of the Week - Brad Landes - 2025 Monumental Marathon

10:28 - Trivia answer from last week

17:04 - Nike’s neuroscience based footwear

21:53 - Story of the Week - About Those P’s and Q’s - Jerry Snider

28:43 - Hebrews 5:14 - Get the basics right first and then dig into the complicated stuff

31:30 - 2 Timothy 1:7 - Self-control is an important Christian trait

34:08 - 1 Timothy 4:7-8 - WE have to train to get better at running, but we also have to train to get better at our faith

37:08 - What is your favorite P word?

38:38 - What is your favorite Q word?

41:56 - What P or q word will you be sure to mind today?

46:29 - Poor sleep MAY be causing more injuries!

54:18 - Dean’s Thoughts - The Eye of the Beholder

1:01:04 - Why Running/Walking is so awesome

1:02:46 - Kylie Mantz wins marathon

1:06:05 - Trivia question of the Week

1:06:38 - Motivational Thought of the Week