Upward Running Podcast

You will get emotional over this week’s story as Dean and Mitchell share the amazing story of Patricia Perticone. And then Dean will share his thoughts on why you should use your body the way God intended.

When is it time for Christmas decorations?

Post of the Week - Bill Gross - Running in the snow

Run of the Week - Cliff Finney - We had several Run Club Members who ran big races this past weekend, including the New York Marathon

Trivia Answer from last week

Media Influencers and races

Story of the Week - What Can God Accomplish Through You? - You don’t want to miss this story

Matthew 6:33 - What does it mean to “seek God”

Romans 8:28 - God can even work through botched abortions

Never going to give up on God

What am I doing wrong when I believe God‘s word for my life and yet there are a lot of people who absolutely love the Lord like I do with illnesses who are not healed? My question is, does it mean they may not be healed on earth, but some are healed in heaven when they die from the illness?

I have trouble answering people’s questions at times. A lot of the questions are if God is so good why do you still have MS?

I am always thinking and asking God questions. I’m not exactly sure what to put here. God, Why am I bold at times, and other times I stumble over my words when I’m witnessing?

More on the NYC Marathon

Dean’s Thoughts - Shelby GT

Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

New World Marathon Major

More NYC Marathon

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Still time to join us in 2025

If you have an eclectic family, this week’s story may be just for you. Dean and Mitchell share a story about how Jerry’s relatives, specifically a few aunts, made a difference in his life. Then Dean asks the question: Are we Failing? The answer may surprise you.

1:17 - Name Change and Everybody’s doing it - sign up for a 5K Challenge today

2:31 - Post of the Week - Jon Sandifer - A special 20-miler

9:18 - Run of the Week - Brooks Wachs - A great 50K

10:35 - Trivia Answer from last week

17:54 - Depression on the long run

21:44 - Story of the Week - The Aunt Farm - Jerry Snider

27:07 - Proverbs 17:22 - The benefits of laughter

31:19 - James 4:17 - The good we ought to do

32:53 - Psalms 105:2 - Smiling makes a difference in your running

38:35 - Have you ever had a burden become a blessing?

42:40 - Everyone brightens up a room., some by entering, others by leaving. Which one are you?

46:07 - What is your favorite tune to sing in the shower?

49:53 - Runner with Cerebral Palsy Completes a Marathon

52:52 - Dean’s Thoughts - Are We Failing?

1:04:03 - Why running/walking are so awesome

1:05:08 - Half Marathon world record

1:06:44 - New 10K simulation pill

1:09:42 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:10:45 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Dean and Mitchell share the story of how Pat Park celebrated 30 years of sobriety in a spectacular way. Then Dean shares his thoughts on honesty and he points the finger at a suspect you might not suspect.

1:23 - Re-dos

2:33 - Post of the Week - Michelle Micheff - Be ready for anything

8:56 - Run of the Week - Greg Chance - Be ready for anything

12:08 - Trivia Answer from last week

17:53 - Start a class in January

19:37 - What is the Best Time of Day to Run?

26:22 - Story of the Week - Called Out of the Boat - Pat Park

35:51 - Matthew 14:28 - We must take action and do hard things

39:07 - Matthew 14:29 - Are you afraid of God’s answer?

41:15 - Matthew 14:30 - God is always there for us when our heart is right

44:43 - What, in your life might it look like to be “called out of the boat”? Are you willing to ask?

47:31 - How do we respond when, having asked, the call comes?

50:28 - What happens when the wind and the waves make themselves evident, not once or twice, but again and again?

53:55 - The Truth About Calories Burned Per Mile

1:01:23 - Dean’s Thoughts - Honesty is the Best Policy - Are you being honest with yourself and Do we honor God’s laws?

1:13:45 - Why running/walking are so awesome

1:15:11 - Tide change on American health

1:18:33 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:19:31 - Motivational Thought of the Week

We’ve all heard the term second wind. What does it mean and what are its implications for our running? Also, what do you do when things don’t go your way, and you have to make a U-turn? Dean and Mitchell answer those question and more.

Join us in January - attend a webinar now

Post of the Week - Ashley Daly - #seethelight

Run of the Week - We’ve got the country covered

Trivia answer of the week

Overcoming performance anxiety

Story of the Week - A Second Wind: Let God Breathe New Life into Your Spirit - Rhonda Williams

Hebrews 12:3 - Where’s your focus?

1 Corinthians 15:58 - God can use anything

Isaiah 40:31 - Why the regressive list?

Ever felt you were in a rut physically or spiritually? How did you break out of it?

I repeat Isaiah 40:31 when I am struggling during a race. What is your verse or mantra and why did you choose it?

Do you feel you need a second wind? Try something new! Brainstorm ideas to breathe new life into your service for God and don’t forget to pray.

Calculating training paces and executing them

Dean’s Thoughts - U-Turns - How do you react when things don’t go the way you expect?

Why running/walking is so awesome

Women’s marathon world record

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

The finish line is the goal for every runner AND every Christian. Listen as Dean and Mitchell share a story about how the 5K Challenge inspired Jennifer Gonzalez to write that story. Then Dean Shares the story of the most Christlike man he has ever known.

Post of the Week - Patsy Arnold - Happy Birthday and other fun runs

Run of the Week - Mike Powers - Going back to the place you struggled in the past

Trivia Answer from last week

Start a class in January

Runner with Down syndrome makes history

Story of the Week - The Finnish Line - Jennifer Gonzalez

1 Corinthians 10:31 - Whatever you do…

Deuteronomy 6:6-9 - Living in God’s will

2 Timothy 4:7 - Fighting the Good fight

There is always a starting line. In our faith, our starting line is when God calls us into a relationship with Him. You can never cross the finish line if you never start the race. Describe your starting line. Where did your testimony begin?

Your race depends on your training. Our race of faith requires training. Pray about the following areas of spiritual discipline. How does your training need to improve so that you can run your race in the manner God intended?

Describe the way you felt the last time you crossed a finish line. If you were to die tonight and cross the ultimate finish line of this life into eternity, would you be able to say like Paul, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”?

How one Manitoba woman’s running brought change to her community

Dean’s Thoughts - What Can I Do For You?

Why running/walking are so awesome

New Strava feature

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Dean and Mitchell share a story about pants this week. Jerry Snider is at it again, making us laugh about what we wear on the lower half of our body. Then Dean shares his thoughts on avoiding lying to yourself and instead, filling your head with better thoughts.

1:03 - Confusing SIRI

3:11 - Post of the Week - Jim Stimson - Improvisational running

5:28 - Run of the Week - Belinda Daughtry - Team Coolidge at Mount Rushmore

9:05 - Trivia answer from last week

18:34 - Start a class in January

19:27 - Russ Cook aka Hardest Geezer contemplating a new adventure

22:04 - Story of the Week - Still Missing - Jerry Snider

Rocky Marciano’s pants?

29:55 - 2 Corinthians 5:10 - We need to stand firm on what we know

35:52 - Proverbs 20:19 - Do not associate with a gossip

38:03 - Matthew 6:33 - Circular reasoning

39:23 - Do you have an accountability partner or group?

43:59 - How do you handle the situation when you find yourself in the company of gossips?

44:38 - In what ways do you encourage a friend when they share their goals with you?

47:45 - The Theory of the Limiting Factor

53:01 - Dean’s Thoughts - Changing Your Thought Direction

1:04:21 - Why running/walking are so awesome

1:05:27 - What Lee Alonzo Murphy learned from running for 700 days in a row

1:08:30 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:09:21 - Motivational Thought of the Week

They say, “Variety is the spice of life.” But there are good reasons to favor routine sometimes. Dean and Mitchell discuss that issue and then Dean shares his thoughts on a tried old phrase.

1:19 - Looks like rain

3:50 - Post of the Week - Christine Morrison - A reminder to stick to the plan

6:27 - Run of the Week - Amber Ward - Well-paced 10-Miler

7:49 - Join us in January

10:22 - Trivia answer from last week

17:11 - Joggling world record under threat

20:26 - Story of the Week - The Monster Under the Bed - Rhonda Williams

27:44 - Psalm 143:8 - Starting our day with God can keep the enemy away

30:23 - Hebrews 12:2 - Jesus is the pioneer and perfecter of our faith

33:08 - Proverbs 4:27 - Leaving room for error

36:05 - What are you afraid of?

41:04 - Do you have a morning routine to get your day started on the right foot?

44:13 - What does it mean to Fix your eyes on Jesus?

48:14 - George W. Bush article from 2002

53:03 - Dean’s Thoughts - I’m Too Tired

1:04:15 - Why Running/Walking are so awesome

1:06:42 - The dirtiest race in history is settled and new medalists announced

1:13:46 - Half Marathon in Wynne, AR

1:14:28 - 100 Churches

1:18:31 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:20:04 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Have you ever said something you wish you hadn’t? Dean and Mitchell discuss a story about such an incident. Then Dean shares his thoughts on why we treat our bodies so poorly sometimes.

1:29 - A Challenge for next year

3:56 - Special holidays

4:51 - Post of the Week - Mike Powers - Watch out for that snake!

9:41 - Trivia question answer from last week

18:07 - Crazy Strava Segments

20:36 - Shout out to Lorilyn Hicks

23:24 - Story of the Week - I Can’t Believe I Said That! - Rhonda Williams

30:56 - 1 Peter 2:9 - What are you known for?

33:47 - Romans 7:18-19 - Why is it so hard to resist doing what we know we shouldn’t?

36:31 - 1 Peter 1:15-16 - Where does righteous indignation come in?

42:03 - Have you ever had one of those did I really just say that moments?

44:46 - Can you relate to Paul’s statement in Romans 7:18-19?

47:16 - In addition to Jesus, can you identify someone who is a good role model for you? Someone who truly lives out 1 Peter 1:15-16? If so, spend time with them so you can learn from them.

51:20 - Does running/walking build muscle?

1:00:59 - Dean’s Thoughts - Our Body Is Not a Rental Car

1:13:18 - Why running/walking are so awesome

1:14:17 - Track season wrapped up

1:15:35 - Marathon Investigations - What should you do if faced with a racing ethical dilemma?

1:20:03 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:20:38 - Motivational Thought of the Week

What do you know about the origin of the T-shirt? They are ubiquitous in our society, but they haven’t always been. Jerry Snider shares his thoughts on the subject. Then Dean compares running to Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. What do they have in common? Find out here!

1:02 - Cows and lawnmowers

6:07 - Post of the Week - Rusty Painter - Don’t worry about the past, just do the right thing today

10:06 - Trivia Answer from last week

14:00 - Several people have died in half marathons in the past few weeks - what should we take aways from that?

19:25 - Story of the Week - T-Shirts - Jerry Snider

27:45 - Colossians 3:12 - Preaching the Gospel without using words

29:36 - Ephesians 6:17 - We need protection in our running AND our daily walk

32:52 - Matthew 12:37 - We must watch the words we use

35:39 - Has your Run for God T-Shirt created any meaningful conversations?

38:47 - What was the most important message you read on a T-Shirt?

42:43 - How do you respond to someone wearing a less than tasteful T-Shirt?

48:33 - Running stride frequency vs. length

53:36 - Dean’s Thoughts - Reminders - How is Jesus’ confrontation of the woman at the well like our running or walking journeys?

1:05:11 - Why Running/Walking is so awesome

1:05:43 - 5th Avenue Mile

1:07:04 - Track season is wrapping up

1:08:10 - Trivia Question

1:09:17 - Join us this January

1:10:14 - Motivational Thought of the Week

If you have had doubts about your faith, you won’t want to miss this week’s story. God finds ways to get through to us when we really look for Him. Then Dean shares his thoughts on story about Soviet era cosmonauts.

3:10 - Why can’t there resteraunts figure out what Chick-fil-a has figured out?

6:01 - Post of the Week - Lyn Carroll McDonald - Being proactive

8:36 - Trivia answer from last week

15:17 - Be one of the hundred

18:04 - Running, Alzheimer’s and the Bible

20:24 - Story of the Week - God Wordless in Mysterious Ways - Joe Pumilia

30:16 - Matthew 7:7-8 - Ask in GOD’S will and it will be given

35:01 - Matthew 14:27-31 - What we put in our mind is important

44:06 - Mark 9:24 - God proves He’s real to those who really want to know

46:33 - Do you ever allow some “listening” time in prayer to try and hear the Holy Spirit?

52:06 - Do you ever find yourself so distracted in life that you don’t look back and realize all that God has answered for you in good and bad situations?

53:38 - Do you pray to God daily to strengthen your faith to overcome any challenges the devil may throw at you?

58:15 - Getting out hard in a race debate

1:05:47 - Dean’s Thoughts - Going to Siberia

1:15:06 - Why Running/Walking are so awesome

1:16:28 - Tragic news of Ugandan runner

1:17:36 - Sydney McGlaughlin-Levronne

1:20:43 - A first at the U20 Championships

1:22:21 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:23:03 - Motivational Thought of the Week