Coach Dean is in New Jersey, but that didn’t stop the podcast this week. He and Mitchell discuss Psalm 116 in the context of sports. And then Dean shares his thoughts on Germ Theory and relates it back to running.

From New Jersey!

Post of the Week - Ashley Daly - Sometimes we need a reset

Run of the Week - Val Bleakley - Park Running in Northern Ireland

Trivia Answer from last week

Sweat proof makeup for runners

Story of the Week - Reflecting on Psalm 116

Psalms 116:1-2 - Why do we connect with God?

1 Peter 3:12 - Full confidence in your coach

1 John 5:14 - According to His will

How does knowing God listens change your approach to pressure or

setbacks?

Where might you need to start “calling out” to Him more in your

life or sport?

How much do you rely on God as it relates to your physical activities?

What is Alpha-Gal Syndrome and should we be concerned?

Dean’s Thoughts - Germ Theory and Running

Why Running/Walking are so awesome

NCAA XC Championships and are tall women able to run fast?

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

This week’s story explains that it is important to take care of the basics and then move onto taking care of the little things – in that order. Then Coach Dean shares his thoughts on an old Twilight Zone episode and what it tells us about our fitness and walk with Christ.

1:02 - Pacing is so much fun!

2:24 - Stuck in the bathroom in the jury room

6:03 - Post of the Week - Madonna Barker - Snow much fun!

8:23 - Run of the Week - Brad Landes - 2025 Monumental Marathon

10:28 - Trivia answer from last week

17:04 - Nike’s neuroscience based footwear

21:53 - Story of the Week - About Those P’s and Q’s - Jerry Snider

28:43 - Hebrews 5:14 - Get the basics right first and then dig into the complicated stuff

31:30 - 2 Timothy 1:7 - Self-control is an important Christian trait

34:08 - 1 Timothy 4:7-8 - WE have to train to get better at running, but we also have to train to get better at our faith

37:08 - What is your favorite P word?

38:38 - What is your favorite Q word?

41:56 - What P or q word will you be sure to mind today?

46:29 - Poor sleep MAY be causing more injuries!

54:18 - Dean’s Thoughts - The Eye of the Beholder

1:01:04 - Why Running/Walking is so awesome

1:02:46 - Kylie Mantz wins marathon

1:06:05 - Trivia question of the Week

1:06:38 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Does God care about our running/walking? This week’s story tackles that question. Then Coach Dean tells about a short message he saw over a highway in New Jersey and the implications it could have for all of us.

Long trip

Post of the Week - Patrick Raney - Measure your results

Run of the Week - Amber Ward - New York City Marathon!

Trivia answer from last week

Using Kaizen for running

Story of the Week - Time for a Little Rest - Rhonda Williams

Psalms 23:1-2 - If we follow Go’d path for our life, we will have all we need

Luke 12:6-7 - He knows all of us intimately

Matthew 6:26 - God takes care of us when we follow Him

We know God cares about the things we care about no matter how small, so the question is: Are we concerned about what HE cares about?

When was the last time God showed you that he cares about the little things in your life?

Do you ask him to help you with the little problems, not just the big ones?

Study shows women only need half as much exercise as men to protect the heart

Dean’s Thoughts - Please Don’t

Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

New York City Marathon

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

What if you were given a terminal diagnosis? How would you spend the time you had left? Annette Call finished well. Her story will make you cray and praise God for people who have faith like hers. Then Coach Dean says, “Just Be Yourself” is terrible advice. Find out why…

Running/Walking in the cold rain

Post of the Week - Michelle Mitchell - Looking for God in our surroundings

Run of the Week - Claire Boyce - Why I love running

Trivia answer from last week

World Treadmill Championships 2026

Story of the Week - Annette The Mighty Warrior - Annette Call/Molly Wade

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Even as our body deteriorates, our relationship with Christ can grow stronger

Psalm 73:26 - Treat life like and ultramarathon

Isaiah 43:19-19 - What can God not do? #NOTHING

How do we continue to pursue God when everything is falling apart around us?

What if you were given a terminal diagnosis? Would you continue to do all you can, or would you give up and rest?

We are all going to die, so we all have a physically terminal diagnosis. Does (Should) that change the way we live?

Become a SuperAger!

Dean’s Thoughts - Don’t Just Be Yourself

Why Running/Walking are So Awesome

The Japanese U-Turn

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

We like to ask God to calm the storm before we go for a run or a walk. What if God wants us to go through the storm? Coach Dean and Mitchell discuss that question in this episode. And then Dean shares his thoughts on running solo versus running with a partner or group.

1:49 - Coach Dean and the USATF 5K Championships

6:27 - Post of the Week - Greg Chance - Good days and les good days

11:12 - Run of the Week - Travis Vaughn - Congratulations on a successful Columbus Marathon!

15:56 - Trivia answer from last week

20:05 - Ultra Running’s Popularity - or lack of…

25:58 - Story of the Week - Faith to Weather the Storm - Rhonda Williams

25:23 - Matthew 8:23-26 - Calming the Storm

38:21 - Romans 4:20-21 - Are you FULLY persuaded?

40:00 - James 1:3 - Testing our faith is a good thing

44:45 - How do you approach an unexpected challenge? Do you ask God to quiet the storm or give you strength to get through it?

48:00 - Bring to mind a time when God challenged you. How did you handle it? What did you learn? What would you do differently now?

51:01 - Have you ever thanked God for a challenge?

56:13 - Handcuffed Runners?

1:04:30 - Dean’s Thoughts - The Gift of Alone and Together

1:13:55 - Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

1:16:31 - Jane Hedengren

1:18:24 - Enhanced Games - It’s hard to look away

1:25:20 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:26:01 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell share a Jerry Snider story about the choice between positivity and negativity and how we can have an impact on those around us. Then Dean shares how a Billy Graham quote relates to our fitness journey.

1:12 - The accumulation of poor sleep

3:34 - Upcoming race

5:47 - Post of the Week - Michelle Mitchell - You can fit your run in if you’re creative

9:08 - Run of the Week - Alaura Adams - Listening to God

13:03 - Trivia Answer from last week

17:56 - Melissa Jefferson Wooden outruns 100 men

21:45 - Story of the Week - Jeannette and Jo - Jerry Snider

32:54 - Philippians 4:11-13 - Hotel reservations and doing your best with what you have

36:31 - Proverbs 3:5-6 - What does it mean to lean on your own understanding?

39:38 - Romans 8:28 - God works ALL things for good

41:48 - Take inventory. Are most of your friends Jeannette or Jo?

46:53 - What do you say to the Jo that tries to rain on your parade and put down your dreams?

50:41 - How can you make yourself more of a Jeanette and less of a Jo?

54:30 - The Best Training Plan, According to Science

1:02:11 - Dean’s Thoughts - Comfort Without Conviction is Spiritual Sedation

1:17:25 - Why Running/Walking is so Awesome

1:18:19 - Chicago Marathon

1:25:27 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:26:01 - Motivational Thought of the Week

Coach Dean and Mitchell share the story of Wilbur Miller and his struggles growing up and how he overcame those struggles through running and a newfound faith in Jesus Christ. Then Dean shares his thoughts on awards and race trinkets.

1:06 - Funny wedding story

3:27 - Those 9:30 dinners are not good for your sleep

5:35 - Post of the Week - Victoria Mercado - Welcome to Couch to Marathon

10:15 - Run (Walk( of the Week - John Campbell - Sometimes it just feels good to get out there!

12:25 - Trivia Answer from last week

22:14 - The 1600 is a special kind of torture

27:20 - Story of the Week - Running the Race of Faith: Wilbur Miller’s Story of Redemption and Victory

35:51 - Isaiah 40:31 - Renewing our Strength

39:54 - 2 Corinthians 5:17 - A new situation, like Ruth

42:20 - Galatians 2:20 - From struggling to jogging a mile to a world class marathoner

44:23 - How can you use running/walking to help you change your perspective on Jesus and your life?

50:37 - In what ways are you different than you were before you accepted Christ in your heart?

52:48 - Why is it so hard to get people to see the real Jesus?

57:43 - Strava and Suunto sue Garmin

1:04:55 - Dean’s Thoughts - T-Shirts, Medals, and Belt Buckles

1:17:09 - Why Running Walking is so Awesome

1:18:34 - Marathon and cross country update

1:23:33 - Trivia Question of the Week

1:24:00 - Motivational Thought of the Week

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!