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.

Coach Dean is joined by Upward Running’s very own Claire Boice. Claire is a bundle of positive energy, and she has a great story to share about her running and spiritual journeys. Then Dean talks about making sure we’re relying on the right source for our information.

1:00 - Welcome to Claire Boice

1:35 - Post of the Week - Richard Ball - GPS accuracy and being thankful for our blessings

6:51 - Announcement!

7:57 - Run of the Week - Stephanie Pinchock Marino - Running in a turkey costume

9:04 - Trivia answer from last week

11:18 - Meet Claire

18:15 - Story of the Week - From Last Place to a New Race: Embracing Transformation Through Faith - Claire Boice

24:58 - Isaiah 40:31 - The strength of our running and our faith is from God

27:54 - 2 Corinthians 12:9 - Unfavorable moments can lead to transformational revelation

31:24 - Genesis 1:27 - We are made in God’s image - accepting who we are

34:27 - How can you let go of comparisons and embrace the truth that you are uniquely made in God’s image, perfectly designed for the race He has called you to run?

38:52 - What does running “your own race” look like in your life right now?

40:39 - How can you trust God to use your unique strengths and abilities for His purpose?

42:28 - More Claire

54:52 - Dean’s Thoughts - What’s the Truth?

1:06:01 - Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

1:07:04 - NCAA Cross Country

1:12:43 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:14:03 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Instead of recording a new podcast over the Thanksgiving holiday, Coach Dean shares George Washington’s original Declaration of Thanksgiving and Prayer. Then we play the most popular episode from the archives. Enjoy!

George Washington’s Declaration of Thanksgiving and Prayer for our country

Podcast Episode 169

Dean and Mitchell share a stary about an unexpected thing that happened in a half marathon and how God is supporting us even when we aren’t paying attention to Him. Then Dean compares and contrasts running and walking. Tune in to hear which one is better.

2:04 - Doing spur of the moment things

3:31 - Post of the Week - Alison Bryant - Busy people can get it done

9:15 - Run of the Week - Greg Chance - Don’t pre-judge those long runs

11:08 - Trivia Answer from last week

16:48 - Start a class in January

17:41 - First robot to complete a marathon

20:48 - Story of the Week - A Truly Thankful Thanksgiving - Rhonda Williams

29:43 - Psalms 145:8 - It is all about love

32:55 - Psalm 103:8 - Love and thanks

35:10 - Psalm 100 - Making a joyful noise is more than singing

39:43 - Do you get so caught up in the preparation and stress of holidays that you forget to give thanks?

45:42 - When was the last time you listed your blessings – I mean actually wrote them down on paper - and prayed a prayer of thanks over them?

47:05 - Pecans or marshmallows on your sweet potato casserole?

50:34 - Can you fuel your run from a convenience store?

59:12 - Dean’s Thoughts - Keep Showing Up

1:08:37 - Why Running/walking are so awesome

1:09:33 - We’re truly thankful

1:15:16 - Trivia question of the week

1:16:00 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Dean and Mitchell share a story about Thanksgiving and what the holiday means. Then Dean shares his thoughts about how “just showing up” is half the battle.

1:07 - Living in the woods

3:38 - Post of the Week - Jim Stimson - Go see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever today

8:31 - Run of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Carrying Old Glory in support of Veterans

13:00 - Trivia Answer from last week

20:18 - Just a Closer Walk - 74 year old woman walks 74 miles for 74th birthday

22:51 - Story of the Week - God is in the Details - God is supporting us even when we aren’t paying attention to Him

30:04 - Jonah 4:6 - God supports us sometimes when we don’t even ask for it

31:22 - Psalm 51:10 - God understands our hearts even when our actions don’t match

34:56 - Romans 8:26 - God provides the tailwind just when we need it

36:33 - Has something very unexpected happened to you in your running life and how did you handle it?

44:13 - Have you ever been faced with adversity and “forgotten” to pray?

46:44 - What details has God provided for you that you didn’t even know you needed?

49:37 - Where does the 10,000 steps standard come from?

56:11 - Dean’s Thoughts - Permission to Walk

1:08:34 - Why running/walking is so awesome

1:11:02 - Challenge races

1:18:12 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:18:55 - Motivational Thought of the Week