Show notes
2021 is finally here! Kick off the new year by making sure you subscribe to the Run The Race podcast for weekly inspiration related to fitness and/or faith. This 1st episode of the new year is our 50th, so it's a BEST OF, with some brief but great motivation from 22 of my previous guests. I start with response to protestors storming the US Capitol, as we pray for our nation, then we get into (5:10) the origins of this podcast.(7:12) Military spouse and yoga instructor Charlotte Gallagher talks about her solo bicycle ride across America.(8:54) 1st Lt. Haley Johnson is an Army nurse and bodybuilder who won the Titan Games reality TV contest.(10:37) Retired Army tank commander Jimmy Mathews discusses his 1800 mile walk across the USA to help veterans.(14:37) Famous GA filmmaker & actor Alex Kendrick draws parallels between faith and sports in his movies like "Overcomer."(16:32) Legendary race director Lazarus Lake talks about the origins of The Barkley Marathons and the new Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee.(18:39) Fellow podcast host and also running coach Denny Krahe aka DizRuns talks about preventing injuries and easy effort runs.(22:32) In response to police shootings of African-Americans, former NFL player Bishop Michael Grant Jr. talks protests and faith.(24:07) Urban author and Christian activist Baron Elias Klaif also opens up about racial unrest and what we can learn from Jesus.(25:59) On the same topic, Pastor Jay Bailey talks about loving others where you live and mission work in areas beyond.(29:08) I ran 5 marathons with Jimmy Davis, father of 5 who did some of those races to raise money for cancer, with personal connections.(31:25) She's a SLAM boss, which stands for sweat like a mother. Rebecca Paull of Stroller Strong Moms gives us some motivation to get fit and alleviate stress.(34:33) While he fights and treats for COVID-19, Dr. Grant Scarborough is focused on Jesus and medicine.(36:27) My friend Andrew Chalmers opens up about heroin addiction that almost killed him and how God's love transformed his life, as he now leads Take The City ministry.(39:08) During the coronavirus pandemic, Tre Rager did an almost 40 day water fast. How did the Lord help him through it?(42:00) Bodybuilders Loren & Cathy Fuller help get you in shape and give you reasons to go to the gym, eat better.(43:52) Another couple, run community leaders Reggie & Carolee Luther, have advice for those intimated by running and the right gear.(45:28) We are looking for the keys to success for wellness goals in 2021. Married nutrition experts Dayton and Karen Preston break them down for us.(49:05) The very 1st guest for the Run The Race podcast was 70-year-old cancer survivor Cecil Cheves, who talks about the multiple Ironman events he competed in.(51:00) What's in a name? Hockey coach Jerome "Boom Boom" Bechard will tell you, plus why fighting is a big part of the sport.(52:25) Karate sensei, former journalist, and atheist-turned-Christian Mark Mcgee tells us how Tai Chi helps with the pain.(57:42) We close this episode with closing prayers by Pastor "Big Lee" McBride - who's led hundreds of men and football players to Christ - and runner, entrepreneur Patrice Riley.Thanks for listening! Please share this with your friends using #RunTheRacePodcast. Also, write a quick review about it via Apple Podcasts. For more info and download any previous episodes, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.