Upward Running Podcast

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 - Dex...

The story of Billy Mills’ victory in the 1964 10,000 Meters is one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history and still the only time the USA has won that event. Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about that story from a faith perspective this week. Then Dean shares his thoughts on being strong all the time rather than just long enough to get through tough times. 1:00 - Flooding in Chattanooga! 2:46 - Pos...

Do you hate hills? Coach Dean and Mitchell share a story this week that may make you hate them a little less. And then Dean shares his thoughts on why people cheat and the implications for Christians. 1:04 - Happy Anniversary Mitchell and Holly! 2:17 - Cool Weather 4:11 - Post of the Week - Jon Sandifer - Be thankful no matter the weather 7:34 - Run of the Week - Heather Powers - Mike giving a sho...

Coach Dean and Mitchell discuss a touching story about Arnold Schwarzeneggar and a boy named Roland Redmon. Good stories about celebrities are sometimes hard to come by, but this will restore your hope if you’ve lost it. And then Dean shares some thoughts he had while sitting in an airport in Dallas/Fort Worth. 1:02 - UFOs at Mitchell’s house? 3:07 - American History 7:30 - Post of the Week - Ther...

Lane Hollis and Patten Rector join coach Dean as they talk about the 2025 USA Track and Field Championships.

Special guest Angie Hawkins joins Coach Dean as they talk about running for fun, a great gathering of people and a ministry that is making a difference. Then Dean tells us how Michael Jordan and Mitchell Hollis are the same. 1:00 - Welcome Angie 2:27 - Post of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Shin splints and metronomes 6:48 - Run of the Week - Richard Ball - Getting back to running 9:23 - Trivia answer...

The main story is a fictional story that sums up all the stories we have heard through the years. Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about doing hard things again. Then Dean shares his thoughts on the birth of a giraffe and what it has to do with our running and our faith. 1:22 - Rucking is harder than it looks 4:09 - Dog Days of Summer 5:12 - Post of the Week - Katherine Hardison Powell - WE all need r...

This week Coach Dean catches up with Michelle Papendick. Her story of Couch to Marathon and on to 6 marathons in 6 days is one you don’t want to miss! Then Dean renames the term muscle memory and he and Mitchell talk about how it can be good and/or bad, depending on your situation. Post of the Week - Chris King - Move on over to the Upward Running App! Run of the Week - Darren Lewis - Peachtree Ro...

What if we treated everyone like they deserved an A? Jerry Snider poses that question And Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about it. Then Dean’ tells you what Sheman’s Neckties are and how they can help us avoid catastrophe. 1:14 - Rucking, Running, and Cycling 4:30 - Post of the Week - Madonna Barker - Every run is a gift 6:08 - Run of the Week - Dexter Padgett - Long trails runs and track work 9:25...

Coach Dean and Mitchell are joined at corporate HQ by Claire Boyce. They share a story about Olympian Ryan Hall and talk about what it means to run with faith. Then Dean shares his thoughts on whether aging is a good thing or bad thing. Welcome Claire Boyce! Post of the Week - Travis Vaughn - The benefits of running in bare feet Run of the Week - Timothy Pearl - 100 Miles! Trivia answer from last...

The theme is this podcast is the importance of supporting and loving fellow believers. Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about speaking out for Christ. And Dean shares the fact that nearly all of us have at least one parasite and we are supposed to BE parasites too. You don’t want to miss that! Post of the Week - Linda Null - Our words and actions are important Run of the Week - Kimberly Buford - Keep...

Can you get Biblical words of wisdom from a flea collar? Jerry Snider explains why we must be ready to go outside our comfort zones as Coach Dean and Mitchell discuss. And what happens when plans change? Dean shares his thoughts on some recent forced changes for him. 1:24 - Dallas First Baptist 4:30 - God works in crazy ways! 6:23 - Post of the Week - Rebecca Wang - If it ain’t working, try someth...

Coach Dean and Mitchell wade into some controversial territory this week as they talk about taking a stand for Biblical principles through the story of Eric Liddel. Then Dean shares his thoughts on something called The Framing Effect and how it relates to running/walking and our faith. Summer! Post of the Week - Patricia Perticone - What’s your excuse? Run of the Week - Stephanie Marino - Find a w...

Today’s story about beating addiction also comes with a poem. Join Coach Dean and Mitchell as they discuss it. Then Dean shares a term used in Rock Climbing that informs us about how we should look at running/walking and our faith. Keep Going even when you think you can’t Post of the Week - Bill Silvers - You’re never too old Run of the Week - Dexter Padgett - Get past the limitations you set on y...

Coach Dean and Mitchell share a story about a man who was saved from clinical depression through the sport of running. Then Dean shares a way to think about your fitness that could change everything. 0:58 - Happy Birthday Holly! 1:06 - Trying to be efficient and failing 3:24 - Post of the Week - Kimberly Slape - Running for a good cause 7:13 - Run of the Week - Curtis Rowe - Don’t sacrifice your h...

Coach Dean and Mitchell share the third installment of a continuing story from Roscoe Parker. God put running in perspective for him. Then Dean shares his thoughts on why finding where to place the blame just doesn’t matter sometimes. Rain, Rain Go Away Post of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Easy Runs Run of the Week - Brad Reeder - Ode to a Strava Leader Trivia Answer from last week Super-Supershoes S...

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 an...

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 - J...

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...

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 a...

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 mo...

Five Words - By Rhonda Williams Thank you to Rhonda Williams for her story. And thank you to the God to Who makes all things possible. If you are not sure of your salvation, please visit this site: UpwardRunning.com/PeaceWithGod

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’...