Upward Running Podcast

Have you ever said something you wish you hadn’t? Dean and Mitchell discuss a story about such an incident. Then Dean shares his thoughts on why we treat our bodies so poorly sometimes. 1:29 - A Challenge for next year 3:56 - Special holidays 4:51 - Post of the Week - Mike Powers - Watch out for that snake! 9:41 - Trivia question answer from last week 18:07 - Crazy Strava Segments 20:36 - Shout ou...

What do you know about the origin of the T-shirt? They are ubiquitous in our society, but they haven’t always been. Jerry Snider shares his thoughts on the subject. Then Dean compares running to Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. What do they have in common? Find out here! 1:02 - Cows and lawnmowers 6:07 - Post of the Week - Rusty Painter - Don’t worry about the past, just do the right t...

If you have had doubts about your faith, you won’t want to miss this week’s story. God finds ways to get through to us when we really look for Him. Then Dean shares his thoughts on story about Soviet era cosmonauts. 3:10 - Why can’t there resteraunts figure out what Chick-fil-a has figured out? 6:01 - Post of the Week - Lyn Carroll McDonald - Being proactive 8:36 - Trivia answer from last week 15:...

Dean and Mitchell discuss why you can’t get by with doing just the minimum. Did you know the ingredients in a cake are important, for example? Then Coach Dean tells us what The Documentary Effect is and how it applies tour running life. 1:23 - Hunting Blinds, the Gospel of John, and long drives 4:52 - Post of the Week - Michelle Palma Stover - Shining your light to those who need it 13:51 - Trivia...

If you struggle at all with worrying, this week’s podcast is for you. Dean and Mitchell explain how worry and fear go hand in hand and how God wants us to worry and fear less. Then Dean compares growing a crop to running and our faith. 1:08 - He pulled it off! 3:31 - Post of the Week - Pat Park - Mental exhaustion 6:54 - Trivia answer from last week 10:39 - Mitchell wants to talk with YOU! 14:52 -...

Mitchell sat down with George Williams to talk about his story. Their lives were both changed by the same incident. If you feel stuck or stale sometimes in your faith, you won’t want to miss it. 0:35 - Introduction to the podcast 1:01 - Trivia answer from last week 7:25 - Meet George 9:55 - Post of the Week - Val Bleakley - Virtual Hawkins 5K 14:30 - More George 21:11 - The Day God changed George...

Sometimes we need to run to get our mind off the craziness of the world. But sometimes running isn’t the answer. Dean and Mitchell discuss what it means to be still, biblically speaking. Then Dean shares his thoughts on how firefighter training is like running – and our faith. The Olympics - What a 1500 Something new coming next week Post of the Week - June Westfall Jennings - A tough few weeks: G...

The Olympics are over. Maybe you didn’t get a chance to see it. Don’t fret! Dean and Coe will give you a summary of all the races in the Olympic Track and Field competition. You can also check to see how well they did with their predictions…

Have you ever thought of your life as a before and after picture? Maybe before running, after running, or before God, after God. Amanda Harwood joins Dean on the podcast this week to discuss that very proposition. Then Dean will share a question meant to stimulate thought about our lives. Meet Amanda Harwood Post of the Week - Melissa Rotaries - Hot, Sweaty AND Good! Trivia answer from last week M...

Sometimes you’re the windshield and sometimes you’re the bug. That’s the root of this week’s story. Listen to Dean and Mitchell discuss it. Then Dean gives us all a challenge to never let up, regardless of the circumstances. An invitation Post of the Week - Kimberly Slape - Run Club is great! Trivia answer from last week Are we all wandering animals? 1924 Olympics vs 2024 Olympics Story of the Wee...

Dean is joined by Coe Booker once again to preview all of the individual running events in the 2024 Olympics. They share their picks as well.

Dean and Mitchell share a powerful and very personal story about never giving up. They talk about the line between contentment and complacency. Then Dean shares a factoid about baseball that helps to illustrate, first, how simple running and our faith can be, and second, that we have a very clear standard in our faith journey. We don’t talk politics, but… Post of the Week - Karla Carr - Choose you...

Dean and Mitchell wade into the deep waters of aging and risk management this week. It’s coming for all of us, but why should we be joyful about it? Then Dean shares the insights he gained from a bad race he had recently. Maybe you can gain some insight from his experience. Post of the Week - Haley Sharp - Working out with your kids Trivia answer from last week An invitation to a life changing eve...

Dean is joined in the studio with longtime Run Club member John Campbell. His story will hold you on the edge of your seat as he shares his struggles with simply staying alive as an infant and his struggle with complacency later in life. Then Dean uses a 100 year old short to story to illustrate how we can’t tune into more than one channel at a time. Meet John Campbell Post of the Week - Julie Cal...

If you’ve been a runner for any length of time, you have probably encountered a dog. You don’t want to miss how Hope Reagan dealt with them in this week’s story. And Dean will share his thoughts on running against the wind vs. running with the wind. A challenge to our listeners Post of the Week - Carie Pearson King - Getting it done/motivation Trivia answer from last week Running Bucket Lists Stor...

Coach Dean and Coe wrap up their final thoughts about the Olympic Trials.

Dean is joined in the studio with Darren Lewis, longtime Run for God coach and friend. He shares a story about how it is never too late to get on the right course. Then Dean shares his thoughts about how the solution to our problem is often the most simple solution. Welcome back Darren! Post of the Week - Pat Park - What’s getting in your way? Trivia question answer from last week Meet Darren Lewi...

Dean and Coe recap the first half of the Olympic Trials.

After discussing new beginnings last week, Dean and Mitchell share a story about changing direction – a different kind of starting over. And you don’t want to miss The discussion about the most controversial topic they have ever discussed – returning the shopping cart to the cart coral. Post of the Week - Paola Vasquez - Having the right attitude Trivia answer from last week Story of the Week - Tu...

Dean and Coe talk about the Olympic trials and make predictions.

Dean and Mitchell discuss several stories about change and starting over. Sometimes a new start is a good thing, but we must handle it right. Then Dean shares his thoughts on why the juxtaposition of big city and small town is relevant to our running and faith journeys. Great to be back home Post of the Week - Greg Chance - Starting over Trivia Answer from last week World Record for 1 mile with a...

Have you ever considered that your body is just on loan from God? Would you treat it differently if you did? Dean and Mitchell discuss those thoughts as well as how an average high jumper became a superstar by trying something new. They guys talk about what the important lesson is for runners and Christians. Today's episode was recorded online and is less than our standard quality. We apologize fo...

There are a lot of people who need hope. It is up to us to help them see it. Dean and Mitchell talk about how help those who need it most. Then Dean talks about how sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad to want to be better – It just depends how you look at it. Post of the Week - June Jennings - What it is all about Trivia answer from last week Hawkins FUNdraiser and RoTwelve Ministries - Don...

Have you ever been running at night with a headlamp? Dean and Mitchell share a great story about just such a run, and they talk about the implications for our spiritual lives. Then Dean connects D-Day to running and faith. Where does he come up with this stuff? 2:54 - Post of the Week - Rebekah McGeorge - Everyone for everyone 8:26 - Trivia Answer from last week 15:09 - Another Usain Bolt record 1...

Buckle in today because this week’s story is going inspire you to a better relationship with running AND with God. Then Dean and Mitchell discuss visualization, the firs sub-4-minute mile and so much more… Post of the Week - Jessica Funk Malone - Running in the Heat Trivia Question Answer Why are some people faster than others? Story of the Week - How Running Opened More Than My Airways - Linda Nu...