Run The Race

As the NBA Finals tip off (tonight), our guest this week is a man who helped lead the Detroit Pistons to back-to-back world championships, part of his 45 years of coaching college or pro basketball, which also included being a scout and assistant coach for the Olympics "Dream Team." (3:36) Coach Brendan Suhr tells some fascinating stories about being an assistant coach under Chuck Daly for the "Ba...

He battled depression for 15 years, half his life. I worked at a TV station with him 7+ years ago and didn't even know it. During this Mental Health Awareness Month, Brandon Saho is this week's guest, being open and vulnerable about his journey, and how he got help that saved his life! Make sure to subscribe to "Run The Race" to hear more inspiring stories like his. (3:45) We start off talking abo...

This is a very personal episode, as I open up about the struggles and mental health crisis that our daughter and family has gone through for several years, telling these stories with their permission to hopefully anyone who listens. We shouldn't just talk about this during Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're getting better at that, as we hear about overcoming mental disorders in Ted Lasso, ev...

We just celebrated Mother’s Day and our latest guest on “Run The Race” (which you can subscribe to now) is a mom who helps other women experience adventures in the outdoors through a unique non-profit she created in Georgia involving camping, confidence, motherhood, snakes, even bears! (3:11) Sanna Moravek, executive director of WILD - Women’s Initiative for Learning and Discovery – is the mother...

He's easy to spot at races, wearing a flashy Maryland flag outfit, from head to toe! But he's lived in Georgia the last few decades now. We talk about running and religion on this "Run the Race" episode. (2:42) Bryan Greenberg calls his race outfits the "obnoxious and beautiful" Maryland flag, from the state where he grew up. It helps him bring the fun to 5Ks, half marathons, wherever. Hear exampl...

This shorter Friday "food for thought" episode is partly a recap of my latest marathon in Midwest USA, with a movie theme that may remind of you of the path to God. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast for regular content on fitness and faith to entertain and educate you. I flew to Kansas City to run the Garmin Olathe Marathon in Kansas, my 25th marathon in a 22nd state, and my 3rd fastest. I ta...

This former business manager has been on the radio and GM for 107.7 the Truth for 15 years now! Brian Hite is getting the chance to talk about God and Biblical wisdom between Christian music (which has changed a lot) on a daily basis in West Georgia. He also writes songs/poetry and loves sports. Thanks for listening to the #RunTheRace podcast, which I hope you'll subscribe to! Share it with your f...

Today's Friday "Food for Thought" shorter podcast episode is about overcoming doubts and fears that creep in...with peace from God. Make sure to subscribe to "Run the Race." I talk about last night's Dancing Stars of Columbus performance, the nervousness leading up to it, the prayer before hitting stage, and the fun we had entertaining the crowd for a very worthy cause. It's symbolic of the anxiet...

On this week of the most famous golf event of the year, The Masters in Augusta, we're talking to a man who played golf for his homeland of Ireland and for a university in West Georgia. He's been in America for nearly 2 decades now, and has worked in the fitness industry for the last 15 years, many of those as a personal trainer who now has his own business, (6:05) Chris Kendrick first tells us wha...

Music is powerful! Independent Christian artist Mike Marshall left a stable job, taking a leap of faith in going into full-time music ministry, and he hasn't looked back. Along with releasing several singles (he plays some for us on this episode) and an album, he's also a leader in a ministry that will be hosting an annual event in a few weeks called "Revival on the River" in Alabama. (3:44) Why C...

When this podcast episode comes out, my friend Steve will have run at least a mile for 1,114 days in a row. For a few years, I've run with the now 71-year-old close to once per week. What he does is impressive, especially at his age! (3:45) We start the chat with Steve Warren talking about his current and longest run streak, which is more than 3 years and still going! Why did it start? Accidentall...

I'm not a dancer, but i play one on TV. Dance is actually a different and entertaining way to get fit! Actually, I was picked as 1 of 13 contestants in this year's "Dancing Stars of Columbus" in our Georgia city, a dance competition that is a month from now! And we're raising money to help fight Alzheimer's Disease, which you can help with: https://act.alz.org/site/TR?px=22073268&pg=personal&fr_id...

A revival broke out from a regular Wednesday chapel service at Asbury University in the small town of Wilmore, Kentucky. It led to approximately 16 straight days of nonstop worship, prayer, preaching at their church, drawing thousands of people from around America, even the world. Our guest on this week's "Run The Race" podcast, a major Christian leader who's planted 5 churches, went to Asbury and...

As we close out Black History Month soon, my guest is an African-American man who has worked for Boys and Girls Clubs for nearly 28 years, being President and CEO of the non-profit in Columbus GA for more than a decade now. He's got a lot to say about faith and fitness in this episode of "Run The Race," which we hope you subscribe to! (3:01) Rodney Close describes what the Boys and Girls Clubs doe...

The Super Bowl is this Sunday! History is being made with 2 black starting quarterbacks in this big game. One one of my shortest episodes ever of the "Run the Race" podcast, I talk about the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes and Eagles' Jalen Hurts being outspoken about their Faith in God, on and off the football field. Super Bowl commercials are also huge, and one from "He Gets Us" will have a compassionat...

As the song goes, love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage. How about gym and marriage? Just around the corner from Valentine's Day, this week's guests are a couple that's been married for 2 years, both with leadership jobs in popular gym. They offer some wisdom on fitness, faith and marriage on our podcast that I hope you subscribe to! (2:40) JR and Jaime Askew, both personal train...

"One step in a run is one step out of the grave." That's one of the mantra's this week's Run The Race podcast guest has. The former art teacher and retired Marine, now chi running instructor, just ran a marathon in his 35th state, and I was there with him, running that super challenging race in Las Vegas! He talks about that meditative & efficient style of running, along with facing adversity - li...

What was it like to run uphill 1,000 feet to the top of the Red Rock Canyons in Las Vegas? Check out the recap of my marathon in my 21st state, Nevada. And make sure you subscribe to the "Run The Race" podcast for weekly inspiring content on fitness and faith! I talk in this shorter "Friday Food 4 Thought" episode about Calico Racing's Red Rock Canyon Marathon, about a 30 minute bus ride from down...

She's a mom of 5, having given birth to 4 of those children, all under the age of 6, including a now 2-week-old baby! It's a busy life, but this wife and mother is compelled to keep her body fit and, more importantly, share the Gospel wherever she goes, and wants to help you do the same. (4:35) Ellen Chalmers is married to Andrew Chalmers (who was our guest on this podcast for episode #6, about 3...

This woman, who grew up poor in from Alabama, went from college softball player...to Army officer...to bodybuilding competitor...to beauty queen and advocate for Gold Star families. She has some inspiring stories and has wisdom to help you overcome challenges, meet those goals you've set for the New Year! You can hear more chats like this by subscribing to this podcast. (3:00) Captain Angie DiMatt...

Did you make New Year's resolutions? I don't call them that, but I give you my goals for 2023 in this shorter "Friday Food 4 Thought" episode, a great way to start your weekend. We also have expert advice on how to stick to those goals. What if you fail or fall short, especially early in the year? Don't worry. You can get back up again and continue on! Remember, when we are weak, He (God) is stron...

Happy 2023...almost! We are celebrating the end of 2022 with inspiring stories from a pastor I know in NC who walks daily (25,000 miles in the last 7 1/2 years) and was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, given 5 months to live. He has wisdom about faith journeys and motivational advice to help you get out of bed to do something for God and for others! And make sure to Subscribe to the "Run T...

Merry Christmas to you! 2022 is almost over, and this year has been a big one for a 70-year-old grandmother in Columbus GA. On this episode, she talks about running the same number of races as her age...faith in Jesus mixing with her fitness...marriage and runs together...and traveling to all those 5Ks and half marathons. (4:15) Tricia - and her husband of 50 years Aubrey, who also joined us - fir...

We did it again! Listen to this to hear me and friends sing some solos and duets of famous Christmas songs. I joined talented musician Justin Belew at his production studio Bibb City Sound in Columbus GA for part 2 of our J & J Christmas Music Extravaganza, following up on the most popular "Run The Race" episode from the past year (check out #92). We have a few special guests performing this time...

Faith-based filmmakers The Kendrick Brothers, based in Albany GA, just recently released their 8th movie, Lifemark - the second one they've filmed in Columbus GA. It was a team effort with actor Kirk Cameron. (5:35) Alex and Stephen Kendrick talked to me about how they got their start as kids, the last 20 years of making movies, the power of prayer, the changing face of Christian movies, and how s...