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Upward Running Podcast

Are you looking for motivation to lace up your running shoes and dive deeper into your faith? Need a little extra inspiration now and then? Imagine having a friend who’s always ready for a run and eager to share how the journey of faith aligns with the challenges of endurance. Look no further! Upward Running is taking our podcast to new heights. With engaging storytelling, devotionals, and the latest tech on YouTube, podcast platforms, and Facebook Live, Dean Thompson is here each week to bring you

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261 – Rest : Recharging the Batteries

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/03/24

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 2025Post of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Explore your areaRun of the Week - Ashley Daly - Mesquite Canyon 30KTrivia answer from last weekBest of BC - Ihor VerysStory of the Week - Rest - Julie DossantosMatthew 11:28 - Being tired from physical vs

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260 – So Close : Changing the Course of History

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/03/17

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 consistencyPost of the Week - Will Beverlin - Doing what it takes!Run of the Week - Mary Pavluk Priolo - Representing in Tokyo!Trivia answer from last weekWhat is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened while running?Story of the Week - So Close -

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259 – Go and Give : Insurance Policy

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2025/03/10

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 2025-26Post of the Week - Michelle Palma Stover - Be intentionalRun of the Week - Mike Powers - Sometimes the best runs are the ones you don’t want to do!Trivia answer from last weekRunning the length of New ZealandStory of the Week - Go and Give - Scott

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258 – Project Management : Finish the Race

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/03/03

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 calls1:53 - Getting pulled over by the police3:45 - Couch to Marathon 20255:16 - Post of the Week - Mary Priolo - Sometimes pictures do lie8:36 - Run of the Week - Karen Hammrick - The importance of friends12:41 -

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257 – The Role of Community : Staying Until the End

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/02/24

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 road4:28 - Tornados?5:10 - Looking for help for a Run Club member…5:37 - Post of the Week - Josh Johnson - friends in St Petersburg7:55 - Run of the Week - Travis Hess - It’s all good no matter how the race went14:02 -

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256 – The Other End of the Pencil : Mind and Body

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/02/17

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 AppPost of the Week - Lyn Carroll McDonald - Excited about the future!Run of the Week - Jerri Seigler - A year of running/walkingTrivia answer from last weekConnecting our appetite to the workouts we doStory of the Week - The other End of the Pencil - Jerry SniderPhilippians 3:13 - Forgetting the bad and

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255 – Time to Rest, Reflect and Plan : Just 21 More...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/02/10

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 way14:27 - Trivia answer from 2 weeks ago20:21 - Woman dressed as Polar Bear Raises money for Cancer24:14 - Story of the

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254 – Big Peach Running’s Mike Cosentino

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/02/03

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.

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253 – Journey to a Marathon : The Artist Has a Plan

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/01/27

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 roadRun of the Week - Keith Sikes - Gotta love it when it “clicks”Trivia AnswerThe New AppNew Resolution IdeasStory of the Week - Journey to a

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252 – A Tie at Mile Four : Being Unafraid

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/01/20

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 foundationRun of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Donut Prediction Run!Trivia answerRobert “Raven” Craft and his 50 year running streakStory of the Week - A Tie at Mile Four - Jerry

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251 – Top 10 Dean’s Thoughts of 2024

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/01/13

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

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250 – Dr. John “Spider” Sillery on Injuries

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2025/01/06

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.

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249 – Top 10 Stories of 2024

Upward Running Podcast ·

2024/12/30

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

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248 – Merry Christmas : The Night That Changed...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2024/12/23

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

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247 – From Last Place to a New Race : What’s the Truth?

Upward Running Podcast ·

2024/12/16

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 Boice1:35 - Post of the Week - Richard Ball - GPS accuracy and being thankful for our blessings6:51 - Announcement!7:57 - Run of the Week - Stephanie Pinchock Marino - Running in a turkey costume9:04 - Trivia

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246 – Giving Thanks : Our Most Popular Podcast

Upward Running Podcast ·

2024/12/09

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 countryPodcast Episode 169

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245 – God is in the Details : Permission to Walk

Upward Running Podcast ·

2024/12/02

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 things3:31 - Post of the Week - Alison Bryant - Busy people can get it done9:15 - Run of the Week - Greg Chance - Don’t pre-judge those long runs11:08 - Trivia Answer from last week16:48 - Start a class in

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244 – A Truly Thankful Thanksgiving : Keep Showing Up

Upward Running Podcast ·

2024/11/25

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 woods3:38 - Post of the Week - Jim Stimson - Go see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever today8:31 - Run of the Week - Rebecca Wang - Carrying Old Glory in support of Veterans13:00 - Trivia Answer from last week20:18 - Just a Closer Walk - 74 year old woman walks 74 miles for 74th birthday22:51 - Story of the Week - God is in the

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243 – What Can God Accomplish Through You? : Shelby GT

Upward Running Podcast ·

2024/11/18

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 snowRun of the Week - Cliff Finney - We had several Run Club Members who ran big races this past weekend, including the New York MarathonTrivia Answer from last weekMedia Influencers and racesStory of the Week

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242 – The Aunt Farm : Are We Failing?

Upward Running Podcast ·

2024/11/11

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 today2:31 - Post of the Week - Jon Sandifer - A special 20-miler9:18 - Run of the Week - Brooks Wachs - A great 50K10:35 - Trivia Answer from last week17:54 - Depression

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