Coach Dean and Mitchell travel to York, Pennsylvania to talk to Sue Evans and Melissa Lagana about how a simple class can change lives. Melissa’s story is one you do not want to miss!

Coach Dean and Mitchell visit Faith Church in Glen Burnie, Maryland where Pastor Jeff Higgins and Steve Camp recently found out what Upward Running can do in their community. Also, you don’t want to miss the story of the dead frog!

Are you comparing yourself to others as you pursue your fitness goals? This week’s story explains why there is so much folly in that idea. Then Coach Dean explains why we should go into every run (and everything else we do) with positive expectations.

1:05 - We’re going on the road

2:13 - Pray for Elton

2:44 - New Pixie Dust shoes

4:58 - Post of the Week - Bill Silvers - Go get your check ups and know your numbers

10:58 - Run of the Week - Richard Ball

13:13 - Trivia answer from last week

18:27 - Legendary Coach Jack Daniels Dies at 92

26:16 - Story of the Week - When We Sell Ourselves Short, We Sell God Short - Tara Tanner

37:32 - Galatians 5:7 - Truth matters

41:04 - 2 Corinthians 10:12 - There is only one standard and it is God’s standard

44:00 - Matthew 23:12 - The definition of pride

46:17 - What pride do you need to lie aside in order to run your race?

51:58 - Was there a time when you compared yourself to others and were afraid to do something?

55:56 - What has hindered you from continuing your race?

1:00:22 - Running a marathon in every city in England

1:03:46 - Dean’s Thoughts - Seeing Opportunity in Every Step

1:15:28 - Why Running/Walking are so awesome!

1:17:50. - World Championships

1:23:11 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:24:12 - Motivational Though of the Week

(This is a re-upload of podcast number 287. Sorry for the confusion. This one should be correct!)

Coach dean and Mitchell talk about doing hard things all the time and this week’s story talks about why that’s a good thing. Then Dean shares a story about rumble strips on the side of the road and how they inform our running/walking and our faith. They also share a little tribute to Charlie Kirk – a man how lived out his faith boldy.

1:06 - Happy Birthday Coach Dean

1:40 - Tribute to Charlie Kirk

6:28 - Post of the Week - Sonia Fields - Health scares are, well, scary!

10:25 - Run of the Week - Timothy Pearl - 102.7 Miles in 24 hours!

12:42 - Trivia answer from last week

18:13 - Using different shoes and are they hurting us as much as they are helping?

26:13 - Story of the Week - We Can Do Hard Things - Rhonda Williams

33:22 - Galatians 6:9 - Be like mom!

40:35 - Ephesians 6:10 - We need God’s help…

42:36 - Ecclesiastes 4:9 - Being alone and Dean’s going to officiate a wedding?

49:07 - I didn’t want to admit that I needed to slow down and ride at my own pace instead of chasing stronger athletes. Have you had a similar experience?

52:14 - Have you ever had serious doubts about your ability, but chose to trust God and attempt a task despite those doubts?

58:08 - Have you ever found that what you thought was a negative was actually a big positive?

1:03:00 - Dean’s Thoughts - Rumble Strips - What can those bone jarring strips on the side of the road teach us?

1:17:54 - Why Running/Walking are so awesome

1:20:05 - Footlocker Cross Country

1:27:15 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:28:24 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach dean and Mitchell talk about doing hard things all the time and this week’s story talks about why that’s a good thing. Then Dean shares a story about rumble strips on the side of the road and how they inform our running/walking and our faith. They also share a little tribute to Charlie Kirk – a man how lived out his faith boldy.

1:06 - Happy Birthday Coach Dean

1:40 - Tribute to Charlie Kirk

6:28 - Post of the Week - Sonia Fields - Health scares are, well, scary!

10:25 - Run of the Week - Timothy Pearl - 102.7 Miles in 24 hours!

12:42 - Trivia answer from last week

18:13 - Using different shoes and are they hurting us as much as they are helping?

26:13 - Story of the Week - We Can Do Hard Things - Rhonda Williams

33:22 - Galatians 6:9 - Be like mom!

40:35 - Ephesians 6:10 - We need God’s help…

42:36 - Ecclesiastes 4:9 - Being alone and Dean’s going to officiate a wedding?

49:07 - I didn’t want to admit that I needed to slow down and ride at my own pace instead of chasing stronger athletes. Have you had a similar experience?

52:14 - Have you ever had serious doubts about your ability, but chose to trust God and attempt a task despite those doubts?

58:08 - Have you ever found that what you thought was a negative was actually a big positive?

1:03:00 - Dean’s Thoughts - Rumble Strips - What can those bone jarring strips on the side of the road teach us?

1:17:54 - Why Running/Walking are so awesome

1:20:05 - Footlocker Cross Country

1:27:15 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:28:24 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Have you ever had God tell you something so clearly that you were willing to go against the experts to fulfill God’s plan? You’ll hear it this week. Then Dean shares his thoughts on why it can be really bad to compare yourself to others.

1:03 - God Story

4:56 - Labor Day Race

6:18 - Post of the Week - Diane B - Starting over

11:18 - Run of the Week - Greg Chance - Running and lightning

15:23 - Trivia Answer from last week

19:27 - Retired Bible

21:10 - The 10% Rule controversy

28:29 - Story of the Week - A Running Miracle - Rodney Motter

39:29 - Mark 11:24 - God answers prayer, but there’s a catch…

44:48 - Hebrews 13:8 - He never changes

51:04 - Philippians 4:13 - Being okay with whatever your circumstances are…

51:49 - Do you have faith? How strong is your faith?

53:51 - When we run for God, are we fully meditating and praying for strength?

57:06 - Have you ever felt God give you very clear direction to do something the experts told you not to do?

1:04:26 - Dean’s Thoughts - The Comparison Trap

1:15:55 - Why Running/Walking are so Awesome

1:17:15 - World Athletics Championships

1:23:43 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:24:40 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about the importance and need for community in our running/walking lives as well as our spiritual lives. They always say, “There’s more than just running going on here,” and this week’s story puts that sentiment in perspective. Then Dean talks about times when it is okay to break the rules.

Interesting thing happened at the track this week

Post of the Week - Kimberly Slape - Appreciation for our surroundings

Run of the Week - Alison Bryant - Electrolyte replacement

Trivia answer from last week

Which Supershoes are winning the races?

Story of the Week - Community Matters - Rebecca Wang

1 Corinthians 12:7 - We all have a spiritual gift - the one God gave us

James 2:17-18 - No such thing as faith without works

Hebrews 10:24-25 - The first church committee meeting?

What gift is your strength and how are you using it to encourage others?

Has someone tried serving you and you rejected it?

Who is someone that you can encourage by your actions today?

How does running/ walking help others know your faith?

Do you prefer running alone or with a group?

What benefits have you found from being in a group?

In what ways do you struggle to allow community in your life?

Running a Triathlon in jorts!

Dean’s Thoughts - Nonconformity

Why is Running/Walking so Awesome?

Satire from Dumb Runner - Are these people in a cult?

Diamond League Final…

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

If you love our veterans and military personnel, you’ve love the touching story this week. Mitchell talks about being FOR things rather than against things. And Coach Dean shares his thoughts about two dogs playing on either side of a fence. Don’t miss this one!

1:05 - Trouble adapting - good days/bad days

2:59 - Post of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Watch The Perfect Race

5:48 - Run of the Week - Dexter and Sarah Padgett - Be careful out there…

10:18 - Trivia answer from last week

15:19 - Chadd Wright - Championing the things we believe in

26:52 - Story of the Week - Honor Flight - Jerry Snider

31:59 - John 15:13 - So thankful for our military!

37:58 - Ecclesiastes 3:1 - There is a time for everything, but every time is not the time

40:29 - Psalm 34:18 - If God is not close to you, He is not the one who moved…

42:26 - Have you ever been inspired by a veterans story?

44:07 - In what ways do you honor the sacrifice of our veterans?

46:45 - Have you ever had a God moment that changed your opinion of yourself?

50:42 - Running Robots

57:14 - Dean’s Thoughts - Fence Line Theology

1:13:50 - Why Running/Walking is so awesome

1:15:55 - God story

1:23:24 - Lausanne was WET!

1:24:46 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:25:36 - Motivational Thought of the Week

1:26:13 - No too late to join Couch to Marathon