Run The Race

She's a Titan! Our guest on the podcast is a champion on the Titan Games reality TV competition. Army nurse and soon-to-be-mom 1st Lt. Haley Johnson talks about her experience on the show, being a competitive bodybuilder, breaking the mold for women, growing up low income, fitness tips, and being a health care worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscribe to Run The Race to hear more fascinating...

Subscribed to the Run The Race podcast yet? Every week, you'll get to hear fascinating guests like the one this week: Pastor Jeff Struecker, a former Ranger and Army Chaplain who's been on numerous tours to Iraq, Afghanistan and other places like Somalia where he fought in the famous battle at Mogadishu depicted in the movie "Black Hawk Down." He talks a lot about that conflict and how it led to a...

What a great conversation with Pastor "Big Lee" McBride - a friend, pastor, comedian, evangelist, avid hunter and fisherman, podcast host, dedicated husband and father who's helped lead thousands of men to Christ. Before we get into our fun conversation, I talk about a new plan to read the Bible for one hour per day, then I introduce my guest. (6:27)Pastor Lee McBride loves to tell stories. The Ge...

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast to hear great conversations with fascinating people like this former alcoholic who turned his life around thanks to running, the Bible, and fitness. (1:30) After my recap of finishing my first ever ultramarathon in extreme heat, which I survived (barely), (6:54) I chat with personal trainer, running coach, and no gym manager Buddy Dutoit who talks about motiv...

After some advice on running for beginners, I introduce our guest for this week: Former MLB pitcher Kevin Jepsen. (6:42) He talks about the state of baseball and the changes due to COVID-19, as the shortened 60-game season is set to finally start later this month. Jepsen also discusses his career (2008-2018) as a pro baseball player, coming out of the bullpen for the Angels, Twins, Rays, and Range...

On the 4th of July week, this Run The Race podcast episode includes an in-depth conversation with an inspirational man who just became an American citizen 2 years ago. Jamaican native and father of five Pastor Jay Bailey, who leads my church and is my brother-in-law, talks about: his call to the ministry while playing tennis at UGA, preaching in the pandemic, CrossFit, cycling across Africa, Israe...

Golf is back! PGA broadcaster Mark Immelman takes a break from his duties at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head SC, alongside the greatest golfers in the world, to join us on the Run The Race podcast to discuss his golf journey that started in South Africa, changes for the game because of COVID-19, his faith in God, and being a dad - with Father's Day coming up. The former pro golfer-now coach and Co...

Make sure to subscribe to this weekly podcast on fitness and faith, to hear more motivational chats like this one with a married couple who have teamed up as wellness consultants to help you meet your health goals, especially heading into summer as people want those "beach bodies." I start this episode looking at some thoughts on the Christian response to racial injustice and protests happening, f...

Amid racial unrest and protests around the nation, following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, we talk to Bishop Michael Grant Jr. about faith, anger, and communication. We also talk about his stint in the NFL and what church has been like during the COVID-19 pandemic. I start (2:45) with some personal thoughts on racial injustices happening in our world today,...

We have a treat for you on this episode of the Run The Race podcast, which we hope you subscribe to. Our guest is a legend in the running world, Gary Cantrell aka Lazarus Lake, the mastermind behind The Barkley Marathons, known as the toughest road race in the world. Now, he's helped create a race during the pandemic that's drawn almost 20,000 participants: The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee....

As we approach Memorial day, and remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice, an Army chaplain on Fort Benning talks about losing 8 fellow soldiers in an explosion in Iraq, how that led Major Jared Vineyard to go into the ministry. He also tells a story of redemption involving 1 of his 6 children. We chat about fitness related to the military, fatherhood, helping others during the COVID-19 pan...

We tackle a serious topic in portions of this podcast episode - talking about the Ahmaud Arbery shooting death in Georgia. Our guest is an African-American entrepreneur, mother, and runner who talks openly about racism, her faith in God, and experiences as a black runner. We also talk plenty about fitness, how she's inspiring others, and her military deployment to a war zone. After my introduction...

Subscribe to this podcast so you can be alerted to conversations like this one with 3-time champion arena league football coach Jason Gibson, who also was a star wide receiver in college football and the CFL. He talks about being off the field during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before introducing our guest for this week's episode of Run The Race, (1:25) I talk about signing up for The Great Virtual Rac...

You don't want to miss my chat with Dr. Grant Scarborough, who took off his haz mat gear and took a break from treating coronavirus patients to be on the "Run The Race" podcast. He leads a ministry called MercyMed, which I recently helped raise money for. I start the episode (2:35) with how my COVID-19 Miles For Hope run went. It was 150 loops around WTVM (where I work), captured on 4 cameras for...

Make sure to subscribe to the Run The Race podcast. Our guest this week is a TV news anchor/reporter in Birmingham AL who has run a marathon for 17 months in a row, including a special #KeepYourDistance one recently for her birthday. She also talks with us about having God at the center, and what it's like for the media during this coronavirus pandemic. (2:30) I start our 21st episode with my plan...

He started it before the coronavirus pandemic made headlines in America, and this week's guest just completed a 37-day strict water fast, losing 50 pounds and laser focused on Jesus. I kick off episode #20 of the Run The Race podcast with a few thoughts on Easter during the COVID-19 outbreak, fasting as a Christian tradition, and Good Friday representing Jesus on the Cross. (6:32) We start by gett...

Tired of constant news about the coronavirus pandemic? We talked to a pastor who has a new viral video of he and his wife dancing, while stuck at home - something to make you smile! He talks about the silver lining, God's peace, and church alternatives during this health crisis. We also discuss his journey as a Jewish man to Christianity. I start with giving some of my thoughts on COVID-19, some i...

Baseball legend and cancer survivor Darryl Strawberry is one of our guests in this special episode focused on the coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe to the Run The Race podcast and catch up on some fascinating interviews, while you are stuck at home during these difficult times. Gyms and schools and businesses have closed. So many events (like my Big Sur Marathon) have been canceled or postponed. Wha...

Feeling anxious about anything? Maybe the coronavirus pandemic? We’re talking about anxiety and depression on this episode of the Run The Race podcast with nationally certified and licensed professional counselor Christy Hubbard. Before that conversation, (2:00) I talk about anxiety vs. anxiety disorders, including a testimonial from a 25-year-old friend with mental health struggles. (5:20) Christ...

You will love our guest on this week's episode, whether you are hockey fan or know nothing about the sport. After I talk briefly about fighting the good fight of faith, Coach Jerome "Boom Boom" Bechard discusses his hockey career (including a stint with Wayne Gretzky), the role of fighting and spiritual faith in the sport, and how this former pro hockey player defines true success. We start our Ru...

Go now and subscribe to the Run The Race podcast! Our guest for this episode is former drug addict turned evangelist Andrew Chalmers. He almost died from an overdose but God turned his life around and he now leads non-profit ministry Take The City. We also talk about some fitness adventures, advice for families, and traveling the world to places like Africa and Israel. After an introduction about...

I just celebrated my 44th birthday and Valentine's Day! Now, I get to share some love with you on this 14th episode of the Run the Race podcast, which you should subscribe to. Appropriate for #ValentinesDay, our guests this week are Reggie & Carolee Luther (5:00) who have been married for 30 years and have been avid runners for even longer. She is the president of local running club Columbus Roadr...

CrossFit has become very popular, but does it really work? On this lucky 13th episode of the Run The Race podcast, we get some insight (6:00) from a CrossFit gym owner in Alabama. (7:30) Elliott Quinones starts by talking about being overweight while in the Army, what it was like on his 3 combat deployments to Afghanistan, why he received the Army Commendation Medal with Valor, and life after the...

After the tragic death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, (2:15) we start with his legacy, amazing work ethic in the NBA, and wisdom for life. (6:05) Our guest for this episode also talks about Kobe, from the perspective of another former pro athlete, recounting how the Lakers superstar talked to the Alabama football team in 2018. (8:45) From walk-on to linebacker for the University of Alabama unde...

I start this one briefly talking about (3:15) Yoga for injury prevention and the need for flexibility, in fitness and faith. The guest for this episode of the podcast - which I hope you'll subscribe to - is Stroller Strong Moms owner and instructor Rebecca Paul! (5:55) We start our interview talking about what this mom of 3 does at home and work, staying physically fit and giving it to God. (8:55)...