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

Have you ever considered your personal mission statement? What would it be? Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about what that might look like. Then Dean shares his experiences over the weekend with a group of new friends.

1:00 - Ville to Ville Relay race

3:40 - Post of the Week - Michelle Palma Stover - Living by your words

6:25 - Run of the Week - Haley Sharp - Sharing Christ for 50K!

11:58 - Trivia answer from last week

16:02 - What is our food doing to us?

31:04 - Story of the Week - A Personal Mission Statement - Rhonda Williams

40:20 - 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 - A mission statement helps clarify the gray areas

45:33 - Titus 1:1-3 - Paul’s mission statement

46:51 - Luke 19:10 - Jesus’ mission statement

51:28 - Do you have a personal mission statement? If not, how do you feel about writing one?

54:00 - John the Baptist makes a statement in the Book of John that can be described as his mission statement. Can you identify the verse?

56:13 - Instead of another question, I’m going to give you a challenge: look up famous organizational and personal mission statements to inspire you as you write your own. Which ones stand out to you?

59:43 - The Dead Sea Marathon

1:03:04 - Dean’s Thoughts - Positivity First

1:16:02 - Why Running/Walking is so awesome

1:16:53 - Boston Marathon prediction

1:18:11 - What’s going on in Ramona, Oklahoma?

1:24:19 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:24:49 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Hear the story of how the Upward Running Couch to Marathon program helped to heal a family’s pain after a string of life’s struggles. Then Coach Dean talks about whether or not traffic rules should apply to him. You don’t want to miss these stories!

Pollen in the south

Post of the Week - Amanda Neal Harwood - Tough races and wind vs. hills

Trivia answer from last week

Shoes are going to get way more technical apparently

Story of the Week - His Presence is More than Enough - the Couch to Marathon program provides healing

Isaiah 55:8-9 - God can do what He wants and it’s up to us to trust Him

Isaiah 58:11 - God is always there. He just wants our obedience to Him

Matthew 28:18-20 - The Great Commission and showing the world God’s love

When God asks you to take a big leap of faith, what are some assumptions or expectations you tend to have about the outcome?

His daily presence in our lives is precious. Today, what is one practical thing you can do to notice and simply rest in Him?

When going through challenges in the past (or present), what are some unexpected joys God has given you to help you through? What blessings can you look back and recognize now?

What is a side stitch and how do you get rid of it?

Dean’s Thoughts - Rules Will Not Be Mocked - Respecting Running and God

Why Running/Walking is so awesome

Grand Slam Track Report

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Aaron Burros was shot 5 times in a workplace shooting and then used running to overcome his PTSD and depression from that incident by attempting to run 50 marathon s in 50 states in 50 weeks. And this took place during the height of the pandemic, which had it’s good points and bad points.

Aaron Burros was shot 5 times in a workplace shooting and then used running to overcome his PTSD and depression from that incident by attempting to run 50 marathon s in 50 states in 50 weeks. And this took place during the height of the pandemic, which had it’s good points and bad points.

Coach Dean and Mitchell share a story about a father/daughter marathon combo who once trained together years ago but no longer run together. The father is embarking on the Couch to Marathon journey after many setbacks. Then Dean shares his thoughts on the training partner we just don’t want to run with…

2:35 - Not too late to join C2M

4:27 - Post of the Week - Will Beverlin - Doing it when we don’t think we can

7:27 - Run of the Week - Haley Sharp - We bounce back quickly

10:14 - Trivia answer from last week

17:04 - “Lifestyle Training” and how to overcome it

23:08 - Story of the Week - Life is a Marathon - John Scheopner

28:04 - Hebrews 12:1-2 - Jesus endured the cross for the JOY that was set before Him

34:08 - Romans 5:3-4 - Suffering is GOOD for us!

37:43 - 1 Corinthians 13:7 - Love is often at the heart of suffering

40:21 - Why has God let me live?

47:09 - Why has HE put me in the situation I am in?

48:56 - When we get tired, how do we find strength for “one more marathon?”

52:53 - The most controversial thing we’ve ever said

53:58 - Marathon at Midnight and other oddities

1:02:07 - Dean’s Thoughts - Our Least Favorite Training Partner

1:14:53 - Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

1:17:41 - The 15 year old Kiwi did it!

1:19:11 - Where will AI take the running community?

1:22:20 - 79 year old first time half marathoner

1:23:37 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:24:12 - Motivational Thought of the Week