Dean and Paula recently completed the New York City Marathon.  In this episode they share their race experience getting to the starting line and racing through the five boroughs.  

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

Dean and Paula recently completed the Chicago Marathon.  In this episode they share their race experience in the 2nd largest marathon in the world.  Also in this episode, they discuss:

• Chris Nikic and the Abbot World Major Marathons
• Mr. T preaching the gospel
• Keys to reducing your chances of getting sick
• The importance of easy training
• Ludovic Chorgnon and his full distance world record attempts
• Filippo Ganna breaks the one hour cycling record on his 3D printed bike

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

In this episode, Dean and Paula discuss the excitement of the Ironman World Championship in Kona.  Not only do they discuss the professional results of the races, but they also talk about gear and other special people who competed.

In addition, they share stories about the following:

• Smokenado 
• Sock height rule
• Tokyo marathon restrictions
• The Shepard's Hand clothes giveaway
• A sprinting biped
• Chicago's Pizza delicious deep dish gluten free pizza

As a special treat, they included sweet Ellie Ann at the pet store at the end of the episode.  Enjoy!

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

Paula and Dean wrap up their three-part series on the PTO US Open.  In this episode, they focus on Coach Dean's experience in the 100K age group event.  In addition to this, they also discuss:

• Chicago Marathon preparations
• Critters digging in the lawn
• Soaking in a cold swimming pool
• Bible Study Fellowship
• Shout out to athletes Valerie and Harpreet
• Getting excited for the Ironman World Championship
• HED Jet 180
• Speedo Tri Elite wet suit
• NASA attempt to redirect an asteroid
• Playing pool
• The London Marathon
• The Wheaties jingle

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

Dean and Paula continue their discussion of the PTO US Open.  In this episode they focus on the professional men's competition.  The athletes they discuss include Collin Chartier, Magnus Ditlev, Sam Long, Lionel Sanders, Ben Kanute, Rudy Von Berg, Florian Angert, Sam Laidlow, Aaron Royle, and Daniel Baekkegard.

Also, in this episode they discuss the following:

• RYR athlete Chaney wins the City County Middle School Championship
• 10 days out from the Chicago Marathon
• Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

Dean and Paula discuss their trip to the PTO US Open in Irving, Texas.  In this episode, they focus on the professional women's race.  

Also in this episode, they discuss:

• Visiting a Buc-ee's on the road to Texas
• Armadillo sighting while running
• Athlete attacked by a seal
• Running on concrete
• Training for the Chicago Marathon
• Run for Your Life 5K in Owensboro, KY
• Weightlifting for marathon training
• Instant speed in the pool
• PTO US Open press conference and TriTalks with Michael Johnson, Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles Barclay, Ashleigh Gentle, and Jocelyn McCauley

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

Dean and Paula discuss preparing to travel to Texas for the PTO US Open along with latest news from the PTO.  The also discuss a variety of other topics including:

• Paula's streak run day 264 and violin playing
• Homemade Tib Bar recommended by strength coach Kevin Boothe
• Potential for a PTO World Championship (?)
• Tri Talks with guest speaker gold medal sprinter Michael Johnson
• NFL week one
• UCI World Championships in Australia
• Prayer for the United States
• Albert Pujols - a class act in St. Louis
• Team accomplishments and growth

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

In this episode, Dean and Paula discuss the professional field competing at the PTO US Open as well as the prize money being offered.  Also, they discuss a variety of other topics including:

• Wendell Foster Half Marathon discount code 25OFF and Fan Plan
• London Marathon
• Windy Holly Lake and Campground
• Owensboro Invitational Cross Country Race
• Mike Reilly retiring from announcing Ironman events
• LG ShoeCare appliance
• MyFitnessPal barcode scanning switching to a premium feature
• Find Me Gluten Free app
• TrainingPeaks support for structured swim workouts for Garmin watches

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.