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Being married for 21 years is tough enough, but this couple owns a gym together. Matt and Tamara Garner bought Solcioty Fitness in Columbus GA almost exactly a year ago. They join me on the podcast to talk about motivation to stick to fitness goals, both physically and spiritually. And stick around to hear your pod host do a little rap. Also, make sure to subscribe to "Run The Race"! (4:50) You do...

“When we see isolated incidents, we should not judge the whole world. When we see racism and hatred, those things are not of God but the devil.” After just having celebrated MLK Day, we talk on the podcast this week to an African-American sheriff in Georgia about the late Dr. King, plus how he’s personally dealt with racism, being a bold Christian who practices his faith daily, handling negative v...

We graduated from college together more than 2 decades ago, and she went on to be a certified holistic wellness coach...talking in this episode about biohacking for your health, nutrition advice for busy people in the New Year, how faith in God plays a role in your wellness, plus being a cancer survivor and a mother to a pair of teens. Make sure to subscribe to "Run The Race" for weekly inspiratio...

He hosts 4 podcasts of his own, and is a guest on this one. Wes Carroll stopped by to talk about losing his longtime radio job during the pandemic, being a man of faith and soccer coach and dad, plus breaking a record with thousands of hugs. I start this episode with something personal, my recent experience testing positive for COVID-19, (3:10) then temporary guest co-host & podcaster Jessie jumps...

It's almost Christmas! So this is a different episode than normal for the "Run The Race" podcast, which subscribing to is the gift that keeps on giving. Songwriter/music engineer Justin Belew and I hung out in his full production recording studio, having fun while singing Christmas songs and telling stories for 90 minutes, to hopefully lift your spirits and glorify God!! You can sing along. After...

He's running circles around people...literally. This week's guest on "Run the Race" just ran 500+ laps at a track = more than 125 miles in 24 hours for a race in Georgia! We talk about nutrition (french fries), fighting through pain and injury, how he got into running, why he runs so far, balancing family and training, etc. (6:11) Dane Talbert, a carpenter in the Columbus GA area, drove a few hour...

For our 90th episode, you'll hear the story of a man who fought drug and alcohol addiction for 30 years, overcome it with Jesus...then he was overweight, lost 100 pounds in 8 months...now helps others physically and spiritually through a ministry in Georgia. Hear inspiring stories like this by subscribing to "Run The Race"! (5:35) Rob Morgan, HR & Family Services coordinator for Valley Rescue Miss...

This former pro boxer, who has owned a gym for the last 7 years, showed me the ropes, in and out of the ring. On this episode of "Run The Race," he also has some advice of what you can do, in terms of workout and food, after Thanksgiving. Speaking of that holiday, (2:15) I share what it was like to dress up like a turkey for a local "Beat the Bird 5K," then introduce this week's guest. (8:10) Darr...

Close to 500,000 lights! That's how many Jerry Ludy and his family have in their amazing display called the Ludy Christmas Lights Spectacular. He's our guest this week, on the "Run The Race" podcast that brings faith and fitness advice and inspiration that you can hear weekly if you subscribe to it. After giving you a little taste of the movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," (4:38) our ch...

Why am I here in this world? Am I in the right job? How can I help others? Those are questions many of us have asked ourselves, tackled in this episode by our podcast guest Kelvin Redd, who's spoken in 35 states and is the only African-American author who's written 2 books about servant leadership. (2:45) While we're talking about helping others, mental health is in the forefront these days. I sta...

Our guest this week - on a pod that you really should subscribe to - has taken it to the extreme, a 66-year-old psychiatrist who has run close to 530 marathons, almost all of those in the past decade. Before we get to him, (2:15) there's the quick recap of my San Diego CA marathon experience, (5:33) and a lesson in losing faith that had the Atlanta Braves proving everyone wrong, being resilient an...

In the middle of the World Series, our guest today on the podcast is former major league All-Star Glenn Davis, who played most of his pro baseball career with the Houston Astros. His former team is up against the Atlanta Braves to win the 2021 title. We talk about about this matchup plus fitness, faith and service to others on and off the baseball field. Make sure you subscribe to “Run The Race” t...

With abortion back in the headlines, this week's guest on the podcast is at the center of the pro life fight, having survived an abortion just 4 years after landmark decision Roe v. Wade allowed abortions. We tackle this polarizing issue on "Run The Race," which hopefully you subscribe to. (5:48) Melissa Ohden is the survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion. She describes being in a toxic sol...

It's never too late to get started. One example is this week's guest for "Run The Race," which you should subscribe to now. Pam Howe is an an accountant, run specialty store co-owner, and running coach who did not start running until age 50. And 8 years later, she's about to run her 15th marathon. I met her at the finish line of the 3rd annual GA Run for the Fallen at the National Infantry Museum...

Need some motivation to get fit...or get started with working out, eating better? This is the podcast for you, and we've got plenty of episodes focused on physical and spiritual health, so make sure to subscribe to "Run The Race." (4:30) The guest this week is Major Dewayne Webb, who's been in the Army for 23 years. By day, he's a public affairs officers for the 1st Security Forces Assistance Brig...

He's been a firefighter for 36 years, a pastor for decades too...and like you, remembers where he was on September 11, 2001: watching his fellow first responders give up their lives to save others. Make sure to Subscribe to this Run The Race podcast to hear motivating messages and extraordinary stories like his. (5:25) Battalion Chief Mark Burnett for Columbus (GA)Fire &EMS opens up about the feel...

Prayer is something we can often skip or hurry through or don't know how to "correctly do it." Our guest for this week's episode describes it in an easy to understand way, and shares his excitement for "10 days of awe" happening now, including a Tent America event that starts this Friday 4pm going for 50 hours straight of worship, prayer, and more. You can hear inspiring guests talk about faith an...

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast to hear more inspiring stories and helpful advice related to fitness and faith. This week's guest is retired Army LTC Chuck Hunsaker, who wrote a new book called "Angels in Combat Boots" about his experiences as the coach of the very first women's cross country team at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (4:29) He talks about being part of history, with...

They've come a long way to now be coaching people to breakthroughs and freedom through Christ. This married couple joined me on the Run The Race podcast, which we hope you subscribe to, not just to hear me sing sometimes (at the end of this episode) but also inspiring stories and motivating advice about faith and fitness. (5:45) Jonathan and Jessica Cronin are the co-founders of Spirit and Life In...

2021 National Arena League MVP Mason Espinosa joined us, just days after his Columbus (GA) Lions' heartbreaking loss in the championship game. To hear inspiring guests like him talk about fitness and faith, make sure to subscribe to "Run The Race." After a brief introduction, (3:24) we dive into the chat with QB Mason Espinosa, first about that title game for his Columbus Lions, and how losing - i...

She just brought home a Gold medal from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, and 1st Lt. Amber English stopped by to join me on the "Run The Race" podcast, which you should subscribe to for inspiring guests talking about fitness and/or faith. (5:12) This logistics officer on Fort Benning and member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship team talks about beating the best in the world in skeet shooting, and under imm...

He just released his latest album a month ago. Singer songwriter Garrett Lee, based in Georgia and Alabama, joins us for this podcast’s 75th episode - and towards the end of this one, I tell you about a contest to win his new cd “From the Ground Up” by simply writing a review for this pod on the “Run The Race” page for Apple Podcasts. (3:27) Garrett, a church worship pastor too, plays a couple of...

As the Olympics begin, two members of Team USA joined me for this week's podcast, which we hope you subscribe to! Both of these Olympians are javelin throwers who have been training in Birmingham, Alabama. After my humming version of the Olympic theme song,, we get into our chats that will inspire and motivate you - as a fan and athlete and in your faith walk. (5:25) 2 time Olympian and Texas A&M...

6 years ago, Aaron Burros was shot 5 times in a workplace shooting. Now, dubbed the "running servant" by friends, he's taking on the challenge of running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 weeks - to celebrate his 50th birthday, tell people about Jesus, and raise money for children battling cancer. Subscribe to the "Run The Race" podcast to hear extraordinary stories and advice from people like him....

Your free therapy session begins now with a licensed professional counselor who has a lot of experience with helping students and couples who are hurting. He's this week's guest on a podcast that we hope you subscribe to - for weekly inspiration and entertainment! I start this one with a tribute to my wife on our wedding anniversary and some clues for "Stuck In My Head" before closing the episode...