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Ep. 287 – We Can Do Hard Things : Rumble Strips (Coach Dean’s Birthday Episode!)

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Episode 287 — We Can Do Hard Things : Rumble Strips (Coach Dean’s Birthday Episode!)

Upward Running Podcast — where faith fuels your fitness journey. Host: Dean Thompson with Upward Running Director Mitchell Hollis.

In This Episode

  • Rumble strips & hard things: Living boldly when obedience feels risky; why belief must precede ability.
  • Hospice salvation: Mitchell’s friend Elden Hasty says, “I got saved today… I’m not afraid of dying.” Pray for the Hasty family.
  • Race report: Dean’s Labor Day 5K (18:28) — outleaned by Ryan Shrum; eyes set on sub-18 at nationals.
  • Post of the Week — Diane B: returning runner (RA warrior, hospitality pro, pescatarian) seeking community first.
  • Run of the Week — Greg Chance: sprinkles ➜ lightning to the south ➜ cooling downpour; choosing wisdom mid-storm.
  • Training talk: The “10% rule” study: weekly mileage vs. long-run spikes; why common sense, recovery weeks, and not stacking intensity+distance matter.
  • Testimony — Rodney M: From transplant talk to healing: EF 10–15% ➜ 30–35% in a week ➜ 50–55% at 4 months ➜ 65% “victory lap.” First 5Ks (34:39 → 32:57) for God’s glory.
  • Dean’s Thoughts: The Comparison Trap — stop letting envy erase your gifts; fix your gaze on the Giver.
  • Track watch: Worlds week — Sydney steps to the open 400; stacked 1500 (Laros vs. Hawker vibes); marquee 100 m showdowns.
  • Trivia: Who holds the most World Athletics Championships medals? First Upward member to email dean@upward.org wins $20 store credit.

Highlights

  • “Belief before ability” — obedience is the bridge from calling to capacity.
  • Elden’s peace after salvation transforms a hospital room.
  • Lightning wisdom: storms pass fast; don’t gamble with strikes.
  • Run your race: comparison steals joy and blurs assignment.
“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” — Mark 9:24

Scripture

  • Mark 11:24 — Pray believing you’ve received.
  • Mark 9:24 — Help my unbelief.
  • Hebrews 13:8 — Jesus is the same yesterday, today, forever.
  • Philippians 4:13 — Strength for every circumstance.

Lightning Fast Facts

  • 2006–2021: 444 fatalities (~30/yr). ~90% survive strikes; risk rises on trails/near trees/mountains.
  • Most cells move through in ~30 minutes — hit pause, then resume when the storm is moving away.

Training Notes

  • Increase volume or intensity—rarely both in the same week.
  • Schedule regular recovery (e.g., every 4th week or as your body dictates).
  • Rules of thumb (like 10%) are guardrails, not shackles—use your head.

Last Week’s Trivia

Pete Kostelnick (2016): San Francisco City Hall → NYC City Hall, 42d 6h 30m (~72 miles/day).

Calls to Action

  • Join a 5K Challenge or Couch-to-Marathon (walkers welcome) — finish lines built on faith + consistency.
  • Bible-in-a-Year (Members): Daily audio through Scripture with tips & encouragement.

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