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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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302 – Pointing in the Right Direction : Two Copper Coins

Upward Running Podcast ·

2026/01/12

Do you believe in coincidences? Or is there a greater power at work? Coach Dean shares his thoughts on that topic. Then he shares his thoughts on comparing our running to someone else’s. Hint: It’s usually a bad idea!New Year’s ETA runPost of the Week - Brooks Wachs - Getting it doneRun of the Week - Stephen Havard - 10-mile trail raceTrivia answer from last weekGeneral Nutrition advice for runners/walkersStory of the Week - Pointing In the Right Direction - Darian RowlesProverbs 3:5-6 - The hardest

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301 – Running and Giving it to God : Training by Sifting

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2026/01/05

Don’t miss Darcy Peckskamp’s incredible emotional story as she describes how God used running to completely change her life’s direction. Then Coach Dean and Mitchell share their thoughts on a kitchen apparatus and how it relates to our physical and spiritual training.1:13 - Welcome Mitchell back fro the other side of the pond7:01 - Post of the Week - Alaura Page Adams - “I AM a runner!”11:11 - Run of the Week - Ashley Daly - 10 Mile Race Winner!14:16 - Trivia answer from last week21:21 - Bottled

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300b – Coach Dean’s Definitive Christmas Movie List

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Coach Dean has watched hundreds of Christmas movies. As a bonus, he shares his top 10 favorites along with some other comments on some other Christmas films

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300 – The Night That Changed Everything : Recognizing...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/12/22

Coach Dean is joined by Lane Hollis as they share a Christmas story and some things about Christmas traditions. Then Dean shares a second story with a different surprise twist and talks about how it relates to our running and our faith.1:05 - Catching up with Lane4:48 - Post of the Week - Macaela Watson - It’s amazing what you can do when you commit to it!7:17 - Run of the Week - Greg Chance - California International Marathon12:38 - Trivia answer from last week18:31 - The lowest marathon on Earth

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299 – Where Running May Lead You : Running Through...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/12/15

Join Coach Dean and Mitchell as they share a story that is, at one time, about running and NOT about running. You don’t want to miss it! Then Dean shares his thoughts on Pearl Harbor and what it can teach us.Back from ThanksgivingPost of the Week - Brook Carpenter - Drinking and runningRun of the Week - Michelle Sharrett and Jon Sandifer ran marathonsTrivia answer from last weekTraining theories on how fast we run our easy runsStory of the Week - Where Running May Lead You - Melissa RotariusProverbs

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298 – More Than One Answer : Be an Overcomer

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Darren Lewis joins Coach Dean this week as they share a Jerry Snider story and reminisce about their running experiences. Then Dean shares his thoughts on overcoming adversity as it relates to physical battles as well and spiritual battles.1:06 - Welcome back Darren Lewis!2:40 - Post of the Week - Melissa Lagana and Sue Evans - The 5K Challenge Group is ready!4:49 - Run of the Week - Lydia Gunter - Repping Run Club at the Florida State Meet6:51 - Trivia Answer from last week11:09 - What is tougher -

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297 – Reflecting on Psalm 116 : Germ Theory and Running

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Coach Dean is in New Jersey, but that didn’t stop the podcast this week. He and Mitchell discuss Psalm 116 in the context of sports. And then Dean shares his thoughts on Germ Theory and relates it back to running.From New Jersey!Post of the Week - Ashley Daly - Sometimes we need a resetRun of the Week - Val Bleakley - Park Running in Northern IrelandTrivia Answer from last weekSweat proof makeup for runnersStory of the Week - Reflecting on Psalm 116Psalms 116:1-2 - Why do we connect with God?1 Peter

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296 – About Those P’s and Q’s : The Eye of the Beholder

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/11/24

This week’s story explains that it is important to take care of the basics and then move onto taking care of the little things – in that order. Then Coach Dean shares his thoughts on an old Twilight Zone episode and what it tells us about our fitness and walk with Christ.1:02 - Pacing is so much fun!2:24 - Stuck in the bathroom in the jury room6:03 - Post of the Week - Madonna Barker - Snow much fun!8:23 - Run of the Week - Brad Landes - 2025 Monumental Marathon10:28 - Trivia answer from last

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295 – Time for a Little Rest : Please Don’t

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Does God care about our running/walking? This week’s story tackles that question. Then Coach Dean tells about a short message he saw over a highway in New Jersey and the implications it could have for all of us.Long tripPost of the Week - Patrick Raney - Measure your resultsRun of the Week - Amber Ward - New York City Marathon!Trivia answer from last weekUsing Kaizen for runningStory of the Week - Time for a Little Rest - Rhonda WilliamsPsalms 23:1-2 - If we follow Go’d path for our life, we will

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294 – Annette the Mighty Warrior : Don’t Just Be...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/11/10

What if you were given a terminal diagnosis? How would you spend the time you had left? Annette Call finished well. Her story will make you cray and praise God for people who have faith like hers. Then Coach Dean says, “Just Be Yourself” is terrible advice. Find out why…Running/Walking in the cold rainPost of the Week - Michelle Mitchell - Looking for God in our surroundingsRun of the Week - Claire Boyce - Why I love runningTrivia answer from last weekWorld Treadmill Championships 2026Story of the

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293 – Faith to Weather the Storm : The Gift of Alone...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/11/03

We like to ask God to calm the storm before we go for a run or a walk. What if God wants us to go through the storm? Coach Dean and Mitchell discuss that question in this episode. And then Dean shares his thoughts on running solo versus running with a partner or group.1:49 - Coach Dean and the USATF 5K Championships6:27 - Post of the Week - Greg Chance - Good days and les good days11:12 - Run of the Week - Travis Vaughn - Congratulations on a successful Columbus Marathon!15:56 - Trivia answer from

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292 – Are You Jeannette or Are You Jo? : Comfort...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Coach Dean and Mitchell share a Jerry Snider story about the choice between positivity and negativity and how we can have an impact on those around us. Then Dean shares how a Billy Graham quote relates to our fitness journey.1:12 - The accumulation of poor sleep3:34 - Upcoming race5:47 - Post of the Week - Michelle Mitchell - You can fit your run in if you’re creative9:08 - Run of the Week - Alaura Adams - Listening to God13:03 - Trivia Answer from last week17:56 - Melissa Jefferson Wooden outruns

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291 – Running the Race of Faith :T-Shirts, Medals,...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Coach Dean and Mitchell share the story of Wilbur Miller and his struggles growing up and how he overcame those struggles through running and a newfound faith in Jesus Christ. Then Dean shares his thoughts on awards and race trinkets.1:06 - Funny wedding story3:27 - Those 9:30 dinners are not good for your sleep5:35 - Post of the Week - Victoria Mercado - Welcome to Couch to Marathon10:15 - Run (Walk( of the Week - John Campbell - Sometimes it just feels good to get out there!12:25 - Trivia Answer

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290 – Sue Evans, Melissa Lagana, and the Experiences...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Coach Dean and Mitchell travel to York, Pennsylvania to talk to Sue Evans and Melissa Lagana about how a simple class can change lives. Melissa’s story is one you do not want to miss!

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289 – Connecting Communities Through Running/Walking

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Coach Dean and Mitchell visit Faith Church in Glen Burnie, Maryland where Pastor Jeff Higgins and Steve Camp recently found out what Upward Running can do in their community. Also, you don’t want to miss the story of the dead frog!

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288 – When we Sell Ourselves Short, We Sell God Short...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Are you comparing yourself to others as you pursue your fitness goals? This week’s story explains why there is so much folly in that idea. Then Coach Dean explains why we should go into every run (and everything else we do) with positive expectations.1:05 - We’re going on the road2:13 - Pray for Elton2:44 - New Pixie Dust shoes4:58 - Post of the Week - Bill Silvers - Go get your check ups and know your numbers10:58 - Run of the Week - Richard Ball13:13 - Trivia answer from last week18:27 - Legendary

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287a – We Can Do Hard Things : Rumble Strips (Coach...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/09/22

(This is a re-upload of podcast number 287. Sorry for the confusion. This one should be correct!)Coach dean and Mitchell talk about doing hard things all the time and this week’s story talks about why that’s a good thing. Then Dean shares a story about rumble strips on the side of the road and how they inform our running/walking and our faith. They also share a little tribute to Charlie Kirk – a man how lived out his faith boldy.1:06 - Happy Birthday Coach Dean1:40 - Tribute to Charlie Kirk6:28 -

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287 – We Can Do Hard Things : Rumble Strips (Coach...

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Coach dean and Mitchell talk about doing hard things all the time and this week’s story talks about why that’s a good thing. Then Dean shares a story about rumble strips on the side of the road and how they inform our running/walking and our faith. They also share a little tribute to Charlie Kirk – a man how lived out his faith boldy.1:06 - Happy Birthday Coach Dean1:40 - Tribute to Charlie Kirk6:28 - Post of the Week - Sonia Fields - Health scares are, well, scary!10:25 - Run of the Week - Timothy

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286 – A Running Miracle : The Comparison Trap

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Have you ever had God tell you something so clearly that you were willing to go against the experts to fulfill God’s plan? You’ll hear it this week. Then Dean shares his thoughts on why it can be really bad to compare yourself to others.1:03 - God Story4:56 - Labor Day Race6:18 - Post of the Week - Diane B - Starting over11:18 - Run of the Week - Greg Chance - Running and lightning15:23 - Trivia Answer from last week19:27 - Retired Bible21:10 - The 10% Rule controversy28:29 - Story of the Week - A

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BONUS – 2025 World Championship Preview and Picks

Upward Running Podcast ·

2025/09/13

Coach Dean, Lane Hollis and Patten Rector make their World Athletics Championship picks.

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