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

We’re all getting older. How should we look at aging? That is the subject of this week’s main story. Then Dean shares his thoughts on what negotiating with yourself looks like. If you want to negotiate better running terms for yourself, you’ll need to tune in.

Become a coach - It will be worth it!

Hydrogen Water

Post of the Week - Sarah Padgett - Kids and running long distances

Run of the Week - Joni-Aaron Adams - @ types of runners

Trivia answer from last week

The Empire State Building Run Up

Story of the Week - Milepost 72: How Did I Get Here So Fast? - Linda Null

Ecclesiates 3:1-2 - A time for everything

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - We may be growing older on the outside, but we’re getting better on the inside

Philippians 1:6 - God never tires of trying to make us better

How old would you be if you didn’t know the day you were born? (reference to Toby Keith’s song)

Where are you in this “circle of life” journey? What do you feel God is calling you to do for completeness of His purpose?

One of my favorite quotes is this: In the end, it's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years. What does this quote mean to you?

41 records broken at the London Marathon!

Dean’s Thoughts - Negotiation 101 - What is negotiation and how do we negotiate for better running terms?

Why Running/Walking is so Awesome!

London Marathon Recap

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

We’re all passionate about something. For many of us it is our fitness and health. Coach Dean and Mitchell share a story and talk about where our deepest desires should lie. Then Dean shares an innovative way to think about your running workouts…

Rucking - everybody’s doing it

Post of the Week - Shannon and Gaye Coker get ready for the big day

Run of the Week - Travis Vaughn - Getting back to the routine

Trivia answer from last week

Learned something new

Running a Marathon Runs Your Brain Awesome, Researchers Find

Story of the Week - Resting at His Feet - Rhonda Williams

Psalms 27:4 - Stying in God’s presence

Psalms 16:9 - Is the world turning toward God?

Luke 10:41 - Is Jesus the most important thing?

Formal prayer time is important, but do you also talk to God as a friend?

How do you bask in his presence?

Do you find it easier to do things for Jesus rather than just sit at his feet?

The new Puma Fast-R Puma Elite 3

Dean’s Thoughts - Running by Puncuation

Why running/walking is so awesome

Boston Marathon 2025

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week