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