Upward Running Podcast

This week’s podcast is all about rest and recovery. The story of the week is about taking time to rest when we need it. Then Coach Dean shares his thoughts on sleep. You may be surprised how important the coach believes good sleep to be. Couch to Marathon 2025 Post of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Explore your area Run of the Week - Ashley Daly - Mesquite Canyon 30K Trivia answer from last week Best o...

A Run Club member shares his “before” story before he starts the Couch to Marathon journey this year. Then Coach Dean shares his thoughts on how consequential one decision or action can be. Big Day in the Hollis household! It’s been 5 years of consistency Post of the Week - Will Beverlin - Doing what it takes! Run of the Week - Mary Pavluk Priolo - Representing in Tokyo! Trivia answer from last we...

Tune in to hear Scott Kaufman’s story about interrupting marathon training to donate a kidney – It is inspiring. Then Coach Dean talks about a benefit of cardiovascular exercise we don’t consider much – but we should. Couch to marathon 2025-26 Post of the Week - Michelle Palma Stover - Be intentional Run of the Week - Mike Powers - Sometimes the best runs are the ones you don’t want to do! Trivia...

How is a training program like Project Management? How is our faith like managing a project? Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about it. Then Dean shares a great story about a Tanzanian runner in the 1968 Olympic Marathon race and how that story informs us today. 0:56 - International phone calls 1:53 - Getting pulled over by the police 3:45 - Couch to Marathon 2025 5:16 - Post of the Week - Mary Priolo...

A running group can be really important to our fitness journey and a church group can be critical to our relationship with Christ. Coach dean and Mitchell discuss that topic today. And Dean shares his thoughts on people who stay until the last person finishes the race. 0:58 - On the road 4:28 - Tornados? 5:10 - Looking for help for a Run Club member… 5:37 - Post of the Week - Josh Johnson - friend...

Have you ever made a mistake? Then today’s podcast is for you! What does God say about mistakes? Then Coach Dean shares his thoughts on how the mind and body are not two different things. New App Post of the Week - Lyn Carroll McDonald - Excited about the future! Run of the Week - Jerri Seigler - A year of running/walking Trivia answer from last week Connecting our appetite to the workouts we do S...

Coach Dean and Mitchell share a story that talks about evaluating the things we do and planning a better course going forward. Then Dean shares a story about how our mind can go from one extreme to another. 1:16 - New Couch to Marathon group! 5:41 - Post of the Week - Michelle Palma Stover - “Easy has never been in my vocabulary” 10:29 - Run of the Week - Richard Ball - coming a long way 14:27 - T...

Dean is joined in the studio by longtime Upward Running supporter and founder of Big Peach Running Company in Atlanta and the surrounding area, Mike Cosentino. They talk about the industry, running trends, faith, and many other things.

Coach Dean and Mitchell have a great story of triumph over adversity to share this week as they share a story about a lady who has lost over 100 pounds along the way. Then Dean will talk about how it is not only good to have a plan, but we must be ready to adjust the plan along the way. Getting Older… Post of the Week - Jim Stimson - Looking for the rough road Run of the Week - Keith Sikes - Gotta...

Coach Dean and Mitchell are back for the first regular podcast of the year to discuss a story about a 3 Stooges tie and it’s connection to a half marathon. You can’t miss that! Then Dean will talk about how being unafraid and not being fearful are not the same thing. Post of the Week - Joni-Aaron Adams - What is your foundation Run of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Donut Prediction Run! Trivia answer R...

Coach Dean counts down his favorite Dean’s Thoughts stories of 2024.

Emergency Room doctor, runner, and plant-based eater, Dr. John “Spider” Sillery, joins Coach Dean as they talk about some of the most common running injuries and what to do about them.

Coach Dean counts down his top 10 favorite stories of 2024.

Coach Dean and Mitchell talk about Christmas tradition before Dean shares a special Christmas story.

Coach Dean is joined by Upward Running’s very own Claire Boice. Claire is a bundle of positive energy, and she has a great story to share about her running and spiritual journeys. Then Dean talks about making sure we’re relying on the right source for our information. 1:00 - Welcome to Claire Boice 1:35 - Post of the Week - Richard Ball - GPS accuracy and being thankful for our blessings 6:51 - An...

Instead of recording a new podcast over the Thanksgiving holiday, Coach Dean shares George Washington’s original Declaration of Thanksgiving and Prayer. Then we play the most popular episode from the archives. Enjoy! George Washington’s Declaration of Thanksgiving and Prayer for our country Podcast Episode 169

Dean and Mitchell share a stary about an unexpected thing that happened in a half marathon and how God is supporting us even when we aren’t paying attention to Him. Then Dean compares and contrasts running and walking. Tune in to hear which one is better. 2:04 - Doing spur of the moment things 3:31 - Post of the Week - Alison Bryant - Busy people can get it done 9:15 - Run of the Week - Greg Chanc...

Dean and Mitchell share a story about Thanksgiving and what the holiday means. Then Dean shares his thoughts about how “just showing up” is half the battle. 1:07 - Living in the woods 3:38 - Post of the Week - Jim Stimson - Go see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever today 8:31 - Run of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Carrying Old Glory in support of Veterans 13:00 - Trivia Answer from last week 20:18 - Just...

You will get emotional over this week’s story as Dean and Mitchell share the amazing story of Patricia Perticone. And then Dean will share his thoughts on why you should use your body the way God intended. When is it time for Christmas decorations? Post of the Week - Bill Gross - Running in the snow Run of the Week - Cliff Finney - We had several Run Club Members who ran big races this past weeken...

If you have an eclectic family, this week’s story may be just for you. Dean and Mitchell share a story about how Jerry’s relatives, specifically a few aunts, made a difference in his life. Then Dean asks the question: Are we Failing? The answer may surprise you. 1:17 - Name Change and Everybody’s doing it - sign up for a 5K Challenge today 2:31 - Post of the Week - Jon Sandifer - A special 20-mile...

Dean and Mitchell share the story of how Pat Park celebrated 30 years of sobriety in a spectacular way. Then Dean shares his thoughts on honesty and he points the finger at a suspect you might not suspect. 1:23 - Re-dos 2:33 - Post of the Week - Michelle Micheff - Be ready for anything 8:56 - Run of the Week - Greg Chance - Be ready for anything 12:08 - Trivia Answer from last week 17:53 - Start a...

We’ve all heard the term second wind. What does it mean and what are its implications for our running? Also, what do you do when things don’t go your way, and you have to make a U-turn? Dean and Mitchell answer those question and more. Join us in January - attend a webinar now Post of the Week - Ashley Daly - #seethelight Run of the Week - We’ve got the country covered Trivia answer of the week Ov...

The finish line is the goal for every runner AND every Christian. Listen as Dean and Mitchell share a story about how the 5K Challenge inspired Jennifer Gonzalez to write that story. Then Dean Shares the story of the most Christlike man he has ever known. Post of the Week - Patsy Arnold - Happy Birthday and other fun runs Run of the Week - Mike Powers - Going back to the place you struggled in the...

Dean and Mitchell share a story about pants this week. Jerry Snider is at it again, making us laugh about what we wear on the lower half of our body. Then Dean shares his thoughts on avoiding lying to yourself and instead, filling your head with better thoughts. 1:03 - Confusing SIRI 3:11 - Post of the Week - Jim Stimson - Improvisational running 5:28 - Run of the Week - Belinda Daughtry - Team Co...

They say, “Variety is the spice of life.” But there are good reasons to favor routine sometimes. Dean and Mitchell discuss that issue and then Dean shares his thoughts on a tried old phrase. 1:19 - Looks like rain 3:50 - Post of the Week - Christine Morrison - A reminder to stick to the plan 6:27 - Run of the Week - Amber Ward - Well-paced 10-Miler 7:49 - Join us in January 10:22 - Trivia answer f...