What if we treated everyone like they deserved an A? Jerry Snider poses that question And Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about it. Then Dean’ tells you what Sheman’s Neckties are and how they can help us avoid catastrophe.

1:14 - Rucking, Running, and Cycling

4:30 - Post of the Week - Madonna Barker - Every run is a gift

6:08 - Run of the Week - Dexter Padgett - Long trails runs and track work

9:25 - Trivia answer from last week

16:56 - Chocolate Milk Mile

21:51 - Story of the Week - Changing My Vote - Jerry Snider

28:05 - Ephesians 4:32 - Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit

32:44 - Matthew 7:12 - Do unto others

37:02 - John 13:34-35 - We’ve got to quit the friendly fire

40:00 - What can you do to make a slower runner feel like an A?

44:35 - How do you respond to someone who tries to make you feel less than an A?

48:37 - What do you say to yourself when you feel less than an A?

49:56 - Runner with a compound fracture asks, “Any advice?”

56:54 - Dean’s Thoughts - Sabotage

1:15:08 - Why Running/Walking is so awesome

1:15:44 - Faith Kipyegon and the breaking-4 attempt

1:21:21 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:22:01 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell are joined at corporate HQ by Claire Boyce. They share a story about Olympian Ryan Hall and talk about what it means to run with faith. Then Dean shares his thoughts on whether aging is a good thing or bad thing.

Welcome Claire Boyce!

Post of the Week - Travis Vaughn - The benefits of running in bare feet

Run of the Week - Timothy Pearl - 100 Miles!

Trivia answer from last week

Running in the heat

Story of the Week - Ryan Hall: Running with Faith

Proverbs 24:16 - Getting back up again

Hebrews 12:1 - Perseverance

2 Corinthians 12:7b-10 - Understanding Strength in God

When you face setbacks or failures, how does your faith shape your response and help you persevere?

In what ways can you “fix your eyes on Jesus” in your daily life or pursuits, as Hebrews 12:1 encourages?

Are there areas where you need to give yourself “the grace to fail,” trusting that your identity is found in Christ and not just in your achievements?

Does your watch’s training load mean anything?

Dean’s Thoughts - Progression vs Regression

Why running/walking are so awesome

Does Interval rest matter?

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

The theme is this podcast is the importance of supporting and loving fellow believers. Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about speaking out for Christ. And Dean shares the fact that nearly all of us have at least one parasite and we are supposed to BE parasites too. You don’t want to miss that!

Post of the Week - Linda Null - Our words and actions are important

Run of the Week - Kimberly Buford - Keep going despite your setbacks!

Trivia answer from last week Teach a Class

Crazy things happing in a Vienna Track Meet

Story of the Week - Running to the Sunrise - Rhonda Williams

John 13:34-35 - Loving one another is a command

Hebrews 10:24-25 - Stirring up one another

John 17:21-23 - We need to avoid friendly fire and the hijacking of the Bible

Do you run with a group? If so, what benefits do you think you receive?

Do you meet with a Christian group regularly outside of Sunday?

How do you bless those God puts in your path? How do you live out John 13:34?

Electronic Information and HIPPA

Dean’s Thoughts - Parasites

Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

Track and Field galore!

Did Noah inadvertently hurt track and field?

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Can you get Biblical words of wisdom from a flea collar? Jerry Snider explains why we must be ready to go outside our comfort zones as Coach Dean and Mitchell discuss. And what happens when plans change? Dean shares his thoughts on some recent forced changes for him.

1:24 - Dallas First Baptist

4:30 - God works in crazy ways!

6:23 - Post of the Week - Rebecca Wang - If it ain’t working, try something else!

8:44 - Run of the Week - Bill Silvers - We have a three time gold (and a silver) medalist in the house!

11:52 - Trivia answer from last week

20:57 - Make sure you get the entire story before rendering judgement

27:46 - Story of the Week - Sermon on the Flea Collar - Jerry Snider

32:41 - Job 8:7 - Always go to the truth

35:05 - Ecclesiastes 3:1 - There is a time for everything, but all of it is better with God

36:55 - Isaiah 43:19 - God is in the business of making things new

43:55 - What is the best way to encourage someone who is pushing the limits of their comfort zone?

49:15 - If someone tells you they want to stretch and try something new - and you think what they want to do is a bad idea, what do you say to them?

57:37 - When was the last time you stretched beyond your comfort zone?

1:01:04 - Guy who ran a marathon on NO training

1:03:51 - Dean’s Thoughts - Go Around

1:11:19 - Why Running/Walking are so awesome

1:16:04 - The High School running scene is off the chain!

1:21:09 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:22:00 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell wade into some controversial territory this week as they talk about taking a stand for Biblical principles through the story of Eric Liddel. Then Dean shares his thoughts on something called The Framing Effect and how it relates to running/walking and our faith.

Summer!

Post of the Week - Patricia Perticone - What’s your excuse?

Run of the Week - Stephanie Marino - Find a way to get it done

Trivia answer from last week

Mitchell’s Health Quest and welcoming dissenting views

Sleep and obesity - What else is sleep linked to?

Story of the Week - The Flying Scotsman

The Bible is the first place to go

1 Samuel 2:27-30 - We don’t want to be lightly esteemed

John 14:21 - The slippery slope

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - Our weapons are not of this world

When have you faced a choice between your convictions and outside pressures? How did your faith guide you?

In what areas of your life do you need to “run with perseverance,” trusting God for strength?

How can you honor God with your talents, even when it means making difficult sacrifices?

How diet can prevent injuries in over 50s

Dean’s Thoughts - The Framing Effect

Why Running/Walking is so awesome

Do we need hecklers in track and field?

Steve Prefontaine - 50 years since his death

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell share a story about a man who was saved from clinical depression through the sport of running. Then Dean shares a way to think about your fitness that could change everything.

0:58 - Happy Birthday Holly!

1:06 - Trying to be efficient and failing

3:24 - Post of the Week - Kimberly Slape - Running for a good cause

7:13 - Run of the Week - Curtis Rowe - Don’t sacrifice your health

10:35 - Trivia answer from last week

17:06 - Princess Charlotte is a runner!

19:14 - Story of the Week - Running With Abe - Jerry Snider

28:41 - Isaiah 40:31 - Renewing your strength

32:19 - Philippians 4:13 - Being Content

36:24 - John 10:10 - Abundant Life

41:19 - How can you make your Run with God more fun?

43:58 - In what ways has the discipline of running helped you grow as a Christian?

46:59 - If you had a chance to write something on my running shirt, what would it be?

48:31 - Will Ultra-Processed Foods Kill You?

1:02:18 - Dean’s Thoughts - The Running Gamble

1:15:00 - Why Running/Walking are so Awesome

1:16:18 - Nick Symmonds climbs Mount Everest

1:19:50 - Trans-Australia record

1:21:51 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:22:30 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell share the third installment of a continuing story from Roscoe Parker. God put running in perspective for him. Then Dean shares his thoughts on why finding where to place the blame just doesn’t matter sometimes.

Rain, Rain Go Away

Post of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Easy Runs

Run of the Week - Brad Reeder - Ode to a Strava Leader

Trivia Answer from last week

Super-Supershoes

Story of the Week - Another Chapter - Roscoe Parker

Philippians 3:8 - That I may gain Christ…

John 14:26 - Listening for the Holy Spirit

Galatians 6:2-3 - It’s not either/or, it’s both/and

How many times do we let our problems, challenges, injuries, etc, define us and bring us down into a pit of darkness and depression when we should be seeking God and looking for what He is doing through our situations and what He is trying to show us and teach us?

When is a time that we have been going through a trial in our lives and questioned or doubted God regarding our circumstances only to find out that on the other side of it God has a plan and a purpose much greater and more wonderful than anything we can think or imagine?

How has God let you know He's not done with you yet when you have felt like you are done?

The Unashamed guys make a great point

Dean’s Thoughts - Perspective

Why Running/Walking are so Awesome

World Athletics Relays

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell are joined by Upward Sports Executive Director Kavin Drake. Have you ever thought something was chasing you? This week’s story will make you chuckle and think. Then Dean shares talks about something that happened to him for the first time in his 45 years of running. You don’t want to miss this week’s podcast!

1:04 - Welcome Kevin!

1:29 - Hydrogen Water, Red Light Therapy and Grounding

3:07 - Post of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Tune in for Thursday Night live sessions

4:32 - Run of the Week - George Williams - Be thankful for the ordinary things!

6:55 - Trivia answer from last week

13:52 - The Upward Running Church Model

20:58 - Story of the Week - something’s Chasing Me! - Rhonda Williams

26:25 - 1 Kings 19:1-3 - Elijah’s expectations vs his reality

29:00 - 1 Kings 19:4 - Have we really had enough? We don’t get to decide…

34:10 - Isaiah 41:10 - Do not fear!

36:52 - Elijah witnessed God’s remarkable power firsthand so why do you think he was so afraid when Jezebel threatened him?

38:38 - Do you reflect back on all the times God has helped you in the past when trouble comes? Do these memories give you the confidence to trust him in your current situation?

41:36 - Elijah was so disappointed in himself for running in fear that he told God, “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” Have you ever felt that way?

45:28 - Upward Sports report

49:52 - Dean’s Thoughts - An Odd Thing Happened on the Road Today

1:01:49 - Why Running/Walking is so awesome

1:03:39 - 9 runner Types

1:10:14 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:10:45 - Motivational Thought of the Week