Run The Race

I'm on the other side of the mic for most of this one, as you learn more about the host of the "Run The Race" podcast. A year ago, I was a guest on The ONE LIFE Podcast, and am playing you that entire interview that tackles a lot of personal issues related to my faith and fitness! And by the way, you should SUBSCRIBE to both our podcasts, if you don't already. (1:30) After a brief recap of "Run Ac...

Run Across Georgia, a 277.2 mile trek from Tybee Island to Columbus by teams (and 3 solo runners), just kicked off for Memorial Day Weekend, and one of the 2 beneficiaries of this event is MercyMed of Columbus. Their chief development officer joined me to talk about the non-profit ministry's Godly mission, bridging the health care gap, how this running event will help, plus how faith and fitness m...

In the midst of the Stanley Cup playoffs, our guest this week is pro hockey player Jay Croop, known as "The Beard," a popular member of the Columbus (GA) River Dragons, which fell just short of repeating as FPHL champs in a 2OT loss. In the words of him and his coach, you better listen and subscribe to this "Run The Race" podcast...or else! (4:51) We start with fighting in hockey, why he gets into...

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, our guest this week is a mom to young boys who focuses on women’s health and running injuries as part of her day job. This physical therapist talks on the “Run the Race” podcast about the benefits of exercise for moms, finding time to do so…the most common injuries she sees at their clinic, how they can be prevented…how motherhood transformed her faith in God…and the...

Easter is like the "Super Bowl" for churches, with the most attendance, but what happens after the holiday for churchgoers and others? For this podcast - which you need to subscribe to - I talked to a lead Pastor in Georgia about that, transitioning from small biz owner to the ministry, pastoring during the pandemic, plus he also explains gifts like speaking in tongues and the baptism in the Holy...

He's one of the most famous competitors on one of the most popular TV shows of all time, SURVIVOR. Season 3 winner - in Africa - Ethan Zohn joins me on the "Run The Race" podcast to talk about being on that reality TV show 3 times, beating cancer twice with the help of fitness, helping kids worldwide through soccer, and how cannabis can help with overall wellness. (4:26) Ethan is also about to run...

Award-winning movie director, writer and producer John K.D. Graham joins me to talk about how the Bible and storytelling leads him in the faith-based films he makes, the latest one being shot in the Columbus GA area called "The Greatest Inheritance," starring Jaleel White and Mena Suvari. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast! After a sneak peek at that film, for which he was the lead director, (...

After running 60+ Spartan and obstacle course races over the last decade, our guest this week on the podcast gives you some advice on getting through obstacles in races and beyond! After a quick look back at my one and only Spartan race, (5:35) Steve Slater talks about how a Tough Mudder launched his obstacles course racing, which he calls a great equalizer. (12:35) He has specific advice for trai...

Leaving a long TV news career, he's still covering breaking news as he serves faith-based non-profit Convoy of Hope during the devastation in Ukraine, where millions of people are being forced out and escaping the war there, with continued attacks from Russia. His inspiring story of faith is one of many you'll hear on the "Run the Race" podcast if you SUBSCRBE to it. After I talk about 3 steps you...

Sam Mitchell played professional basketball for 18 years in the NBA and overseas, then went on to coach, including being the 2007 NBA Coach of the Year when he led the Toronto Raptors. He knows a lot about the sport and lessons learned, on and off the court! (5:19) We start our chat talking "March Madness" as most of the men's NCAA Tournament basketball games start today/Thursday. He talks about h...

We've arrived at the 100th episode of the "Run The Race" podcast, telling people's extraordinary stories of fitness and faith to entertain, inspire, motivate, and educate you with their wisdom from lessons learned. If you don't subscribe yet, do it now! And share this with others. (1:48) Where did the name "Run The Race" come from? We start this "Best Of" with (3:35) Running Far/Often and a Marath...

She helps special ops Army soldiers perform at their best...and joined me to give all of us some smart nutrition advice for the "Run The Race" podcast - which you should subscribe to if you haven't already, it's better than food! (5:03) Christina Lapeyrouse-Franklin, a tactical performance dietician who's realistic with her clients on Fort Benning, starts with some things to eat and not eat. She s...

With Valentine's Day soon, we're hearing the riveting love story - for each other and for Jesus - from 2 of my favorite people in the world, who join me on the podcast, which you really should subscribe to! My intro includes some background on this couple who both have dealt with immense obstacles, trauma; also how you can get texts from "God." (6:11) Ron & Susanne Cox from Central Alabama, near B...

Our guest this week is a 75-year-old ministry director who's #1 for most marathons run in the state of Georgia, and I ran the same race as him in neighboring Alabama last weekend.(2:00) I start with a race recap of what it was like at the Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores. Did I run my fastest 26.2 miles? (8:15) The fun chat with George Southgate from North GA begins with the scary tale of him hav...

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...