🎙️ SHOW NOTES
Episode 288 — When we Sell Ourselves Short, We Sell God Short : Opportunity in Every Step
Upward Running Podcast — where faith fuels your fitness journey. Hosts: Dean Thompson and Upward Running Director Mitchell Hollis.
In This Episode
- Jack Daniels tribute (1933–2024): remembering the legendary coach behind the V̇O₂ system and Daniels’ Running Formula.
- Post of the Week — Bill Silvers: PSA numbers and men’s health awareness after his own cancer journey.
- Run of the Week — Richard Ball: running to process thoughts and find gratitude through motion and mental clarity.
- Story — Tara Tanner: “When We Sell Ourselves Short, We Sell God Short.” Self-doubt vs. truth and what real pride looks like.
- Faith discussion: Truth in culture, speaking with humility (not keyboard warrior style), and why face-to-face courage matters.
- Reflection: Perfectionism, comfort zones, and laying aside pride daily to run our race with endurance.
- BBC Feature: Adam Rodriguez runs 55 marathons in 55 English cities to honor his mother’s cancer battle and raise funds for Move Against Cancer.
- Dean’s Thoughts: Seeing Opportunity in Every Step — how faith and perspective help us spot God’s blessings hidden in routine.
- Track Watch (World Championships): Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s 48.29 AR in the 400 m; Faith Kipyegon’s dominance; Cole Hocker DQ; Noah Lyles humbled.
- Trivia: In which throwing event (men vs. women) are the world records closest in distance? Email dean@upward.org to win $20 store credit.
Highlights
- “Pride is looking inward for confidence instead of upward.” — Tara Tanner
- Health stewardship: knowing your numbers is an act of faithful responsibility.
- Truth and courage: speak up in love face-to-face, not from behind a keyboard.
- God uses discomfort to grow dependence and refine our purpose.
“Let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking unto Jesus.” — Hebrews 12:1-2
Scripture
- Galatians 5:7 — “You were running a good race. Who cut in on you?”
- 2 Corinthians 10:12 — Don’t compare yourself to others; measure by God’s standard.
- Matthew 23:12 — Whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
- Hebrews 12:1 — Run your race with endurance and faith.
Dean’s Training Takeaway
- Don’t let self-doubt or perfection derail your training or your faith.
- Seek opportunities mid-stride—growth often hides inside routine runs.
- Endurance + expectation open spiritual and physical doors.
Last Week’s Trivia
Answer: Sarah Hall (then Sarah Bei) finished higher than Ryan Hall in the 2000 Foot Locker Championships — winning after being last at the mile mark.
Calls to Action
- Join the Couch-to-Marathon Challenge: Begins this week — train with community and faith, culminating at Cannonball 2025.
- 5K Challenge & Church Model: Launch a run-based ministry in your community this fall or winter.
- Bible-in-a-Year Challenge (Members): Daily audio through Scripture with practical insights and encouragement.
Links & Resources
- UpwardRunning.com — membership, training plans, RunClub App.
- Peace with God — the most important step of all.