A running group can be really important to our fitness journey and a church group can be critical to our relationship with Christ. Coach dean and Mitchell discuss that topic today. And Dean shares his thoughts on people who stay until the last person finishes the race.

0:58 - On the road

4:28 - Tornados?

5:10 - Looking for help for a Run Club member…

5:37 - Post of the Week - Josh Johnson - friends in St Petersburg

7:55 - Run of the Week - Travis Hess - It’s all good no matter how the race went

14:02 - Trivia answer from last week

21:02 - Sodium Bicarbonate - the latest controversy?

25:24 - Story of the Week - The Role of Community - Rebecca Taylor

35:14 - Hebrews 10:25 - Getting together with other believers is important

38:09 - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Building one another up

43:16 - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 - Two are better than one

45:19 - What are some of the positive words a fellow runner has shared with you that have helped you overcome discouragement or a setback? How can you pass that encouragement along to another runner who may need it? How is this a reflection of Jesus Christ to others?

49:04 - In the story, the case is made that our spiritual walks are both an individual and a team effort. In what ways is your spiritual life just between you and God (individual)? In what ways does it involve your church or parachurch organizations (team)?

54:38 - How connected are you to a local body of believers? Are there areas of your spiritual life (prayer, Bible study, accountability, etc.) that would benefit from increased involvement in a church? If so, what are some practical steps you can take to get active in ministry?

57:41 - Should we forgive logistical race mistakes?

1:03:52 - Dean’s Thoughts - Staying Until the End

1:15:54 - Next year’s Big Beach Marathon

1:19:27 - Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

1:21:07 - World records

1:25:58 - Trivia question of the Week

1:26:36 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Have you ever made a mistake? Then today’s podcast is for you! What does God say about mistakes? Then Coach Dean shares his thoughts on how the mind and body are not two different things.

New App

Post of the Week - Lyn Carroll McDonald - Excited about the future!

Run of the Week - Jerri Seigler - A year of running/walking

Trivia answer from last week

Connecting our appetite to the workouts we do

Story of the Week - The other End of the Pencil - Jerry Snider

Philippians 3:13 - Forgetting the bad and focusing on the good

Psalms 34:18 - God is close to us even when the chips are down

Ephesians 4:2 - Showing grace to those around us

Did you ever make a mistake that turned out to be a blessing?

Is there a mistake you need to forgive yourself for?

Is there someone you need to forgive for making a mistake?

Changing running shoes can be a bad thing

Dean’s Thoughts - Mind and Body

Why Running/Walking is so awesome

What studies would you like to see?

Trivia question of the week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell share a story that talks about evaluating the things we do and planning a better course going forward. Then Dean shares a story about how our mind can go from one extreme to another.

1:16 - New Couch to Marathon group!

5:41 - Post of the Week - Michelle Palma Stover - “Easy has never been in my vocabulary”

10:29 - Run of the Week - Richard Ball - coming a long way

14:27 - Trivia answer from 2 weeks ago

20:21 - Woman dressed as Polar Bear Raises money for Cancer

24:14 - Story of the Week - Time to Rest, Reflect and Plan - Rhonda Williams

31:35 - Proverbs 21:5 - Planning

35:00 - Isaiah 28:29 - God has a different plan for all of us

38:20 - Proverbs 24:27 - Doing things the right way

42:37 - How was 2024? Did you achieve your goals, running and non-running? What do you see as you look back?

45:04 - Do you take time to rest, reflect and plan at the end of each year?

50:33 - Do you start each new year with a run on New Year’s Day?

51:25 - Obese Nation

1:01:21 - Dean’s Thoughts - Just 21 More Miles to Go

1:15:36 - Why Running/Walking is so awesome

1:17:09 - The truth about training plans

1:22:36 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:23:36 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Dean is joined in the studio by longtime Upward Running supporter and founder of Big Peach Running Company in Atlanta and the surrounding area, Mike Cosentino. They talk about the industry, running trends, faith, and many other things.

Coach Dean and Mitchell have a great story of triumph over adversity to share this week as they share a story about a lady who has lost over 100 pounds along the way. Then Dean will talk about how it is not only good to have a plan, but we must be ready to adjust the plan along the way.

Getting Older…

Post of the Week - Jim Stimson - Looking for the rough road

Run of the Week - Keith Sikes - Gotta love it when it “clicks”

Trivia Answer

The New App

New Resolution Ideas

Story of the Week - Journey to a Marathon - Elizabeth Rodgers

The Serenity Prayer - Where did it come from

Mark 10:27 - Overcoming tough circumstances

Isaiah 41:10 - Comfort in God

With faith and strength, He give lots of grace. God loves me no matter how many times I mess up.

What if I didn't find RUN FOR GOD/Upward Running? I wouldn’t have grown closer to God…

God loved us first enough that He sent his own son. I love God so so much.

Running streak - Good idea or bad idea?

Dean’s Thoughts - The Artist Has a Plan

Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

The Coldest race in the world

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell are back for the first regular podcast of the year to discuss a story about a 3 Stooges tie and it’s connection to a half marathon. You can’t miss that! Then Dean will talk about how being unafraid and not being fearful are not the same thing.

Post of the Week - Joni-Aaron Adams - What is your foundation

Run of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Donut Prediction Run!

Trivia answer

Robert “Raven” Craft and his 50 year running streak

Story of the Week - A Tie at Mile Four - Jerry Snider

Proverbs 17:22 - Happiness is good for you!

Romans 12:12 - Are you boiling over with excitement for tribulation?

Thessalonians 5:11 - Encouragement MUST be genuine

Have you ever done something a little silly to help you finish a race?

What happened the last time you bit off more than you could chew?

Do you have an old friend you need to connect with who needs a necktie?

Strava Year End Report

Dean’s Thoughts - Being Unafraid

Why Running/Walking is so awesome

Goals for 2025

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean counts down his favorite Dean’s Thoughts stories of 2024.

Emergency Room doctor, runner, and plant-based eater, Dr. John “Spider” Sillery, joins Coach Dean as they talk about some of the most common running injuries and what to do about them.

Coach Dean counts down his top 10 favorite stories of 2024.

Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about Christmas tradition before Dean shares a special Christmas story.