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Send us a textAll 4 of the OG Boys are in the building. Pittsburgh had a crazy storm and a Marathon. Marty Griffin catches Security sleeping during the Pittsburgh Marathon. We talk the NFL Draft, a fight that broke out at PNC Park, and the fan who fell 21 feet from the stands at a Pirate Game.R. Kelly is singing Happy Birthday for people from prison. The Ravens release Justin Tucker. Powerball winner arrested for kicking a police officer in the face. And a PA Woman takes road rage to a whole new stinky level.All that and more on this week's episode of Greenfield's Finest Podcast.Check out our upcoming events, social media, and merch sale at the link below https://linktr.ee/GFP Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media https://www.lanemediapgh.com/
Fooooooooog!!!! - Congrats to everyone that ran the Pittsburgh Marathon... Hope your nipples are ok - Someone lost their pants in Florida - Lightsaber fights with Cam Heyward - We check in with the Pittsburgh Police Scanner to see how things are going around the city - Yinzer Oceans 11 featuring Raccoon Tim - Miss you Mr. Rogers - Have anything fun for the show or want to say hi... Listen on iHeartRadio click the little mic and leave us a talkback messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big 3 Stories: Many Still Powerless, Real ID , and The Pittsburgh Marathon Recap full 1308 Mon, 05 May 2025 11:46:37 +0000 AYCXNR8zheRni9hPn3oR3AIcfTbBm9Zy news,a-newscasts,top picks The Big K Morning Show news,a-newscasts,top picks Big 3 Stories: Many Still Powerless, Real ID , and The Pittsburgh Marathon Recap The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False https://play
Big 3 Stories: 100,000 people remain powerless, Pittsburgh Marathon weekend, and Kavan Markwood full 1584 Fri, 02 May 2025 11:45:21 +0000 fVTeKxAPGTReFPId0VNHszdaw77b8I61 news,a-newscasts,top picks The Big K Morning Show news,a-newscasts,top picks Big 3 Stories: 100,000 people remain powerless, Pittsburgh Marathon weekend, and Kavan Markwood The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False
Mayor Ed Gainey calls in to tell listeners where we're at as far as storm relief following Tuesday's storm. and Troy Schooley with P3R calls in to tease up this weekend's marathon!
Big 3 Stories: Governor Shapiro Examines Damage, Tragedy at PNC Park, and The Pittsburgh Marathon full 1674 Thu, 01 May 2025 11:58:49 +0000 NCsdJXQWXzqagyw0LCJmmzSHze4ZFeDZ news,a-newscasts,top picks The Big K Morning Show news,a-newscasts,top picks Big 3 Stories: Governor Shapiro Examines Damage, Tragedy at PNC Park, and The Pittsburgh Marathon The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False
In this episode of Toni Unleashed, Toni sits down with Victoria Chester, founder of The Izzie Fund, to discuss her journey in creating a nonprofit dedicated to helping pet owners afford specialized veterinary care. Inspired by her late dog, Izzie, Victoria shares how her experience navigating costly treatments led her to establish a fund that ensures other pet owners don't have to make heartbreaking decisions based solely on finances. Victoria details the challenges and successes of running a small but impactful nonprofit, from fundraising and grant applications to building a strong support network. She shares emotional stories of the pets The Izzie Fund has helped and highlights the growing need for financial assistance in veterinary care. The conversation also covers the upcoming Izzie Fund Birthday Bash, the nonprofit's participation in the Pittsburgh Marathon, and how listeners can get involved through donations, sponsorships, or volunteering. With passion and purpose, Victoria and Toni emphasize the importance of community support in keeping pets and their families together. The Izabela Dior Bouvier Foundation (operating as The Izzie Fund) exists to provide financial support to responsible dog owners when there are still medical options recommended and available. theizziefund.org
Whether you love fish fries, book fairs, or the St. Patrick's Day parade, there's much to do in and around Pittsburgh this month. We're sharing some of our favorite events and activities, from outdoor dance parties to a gumbo fest. And if you want to learn more about where to snag the perfect fish sandwich, check out our episode about the ultimate Pittsburgh fish fry map. If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Pittsburgh community. City Cast Pittsburgh's guide to March is made possible by our awesome sponsors, The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens, City Theatre, and Pittsburgh Marathon (use code CITYCAST15 for 15% off any event). We're also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Reach us at pittsburgh@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In S4Ep8 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with seasoned marathoner, courageous LGBTQ+ pioneer, Brooks Running Collective constituent and overall good vibes ambassador Michael Stickel-Reed who has been preparing for the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday May 5th, 2024. Tyler Stickel-Reed, running free spirit, established creative dance director, and Michael's better half joins the show to offer his take on running for wellness, pizza sauce and the wonderful world of Disney. This conversation gets vulnerable from the jump as the PRP listenership is regaled with the tales, trials and tribulations that both Michael and Tyler have been forced to traverse when attempting to live their authentic truth. Navigating family, friends and relationships in general has always come with the caveat of managing other people's thoughts, feelings and opinions about their sexuality. The boys offer some key insight into both the mechanics of longer lasting relationships that have been lost as well as day-to-day interactions that are accompanied by anxiety of acceptance and safety. They then help educate the PRP listenership on what it means to be an ally and why even the smallest signs of support can mean so much. The conversation then migrates to the incredible chronicles of the role that running has played in the lifespan of their relationship. From their first date, to their proposal, to quality time that they now spend together, running has been there and provided a conduit to strengthen their love for themselves and their love for each other. Although these incredible culture breakers run and live life with their own unique style, one thing is for certain - their commitment to authenticity, vulnerability and bravery is something that each of us can learn from and be inspired by. Are the boys out here elite Disney adulting?! World or Land, who do ya got?? Are the lads planning to get litty in Pitty? Plant daddy say whaaa!? Wait wait wait…. proposals during long runs?!?! Prom King??? Valedictorian?! LYTB? Oh shit we double duecin on the daily? IT'S COSTUME WEEK!! Red sauce purism?? Are we all really just aspiring dancers?! Is Michael an esteemed steward of the manner?? Why the hell is Tyler piddlin'?! Wolverines, sneezing and banana cake oh my! This and so much more in this inspiring, educational and fantastic episode of the PRP! Explain that Strava section: Michael's Strava Activity Sponsors Ann Arbor Running Company Recorded Sunday April 28th @ 11:00AM EST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/preracepodcast/support
Amy Rossler, Brenda Ford, David Edwards, Amanda and Gary Ford joins Bruce to share their experience at the Pittsburgh Marathon and half. Email any questions or comments to Justarunner65@gmail.com Bruce MCINTOSH | VDOT Coach Marketplace (vdoto2.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support
Stride into the world of runDisney in our latest episode as we hit the ground running with Scott Douglas, author of, "runDisney: The Official Guide to Racing Around the Parks." Scott's book will transport you through a runner's lens to the most magical races on earth. From starting a running plan to a tour of runDisney medals, this guide covers all of the topics that will help runDisney runners, both veterans and novices. Just as we were lamenting the end of a wonderful race season and wondering what we'd do to fill the time until our next race, our training plans started back up! That's right, if you are running at Disneyland in September, the Galloway training plan has begun. The gang chats a bit about training in general and how our training is getting started for this upcoming season. We even learn that one of the gang is "getting Jacked!"Although it ended a few weeks ago, we finally found the time to visit with our friends Rob, Aime, Katie and Mark from the UK who completed the London Marathon. And that was just the beginning of a big race report. The Rise and Run family was very active throughout the USA, Canada, and England this week. Major events included the Flying Pig in Cincinnati, the Pittsburgh Marathon, the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia, and the Indy Mini at the famed Indianapolis 500 race track. We close this episode with heartfelt thanks for the camaraderie shared on the pavement and an open invitation for you to lace up and join us at future runDisney events. Until our paths cross at the next race, we're here to keep you company on your run, infusing each step with encouragement and a touch of Disney magic.Support the Show.Rise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel Stoked Metabolic CoachingAffiliate LinksRise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Fluffy FizziesZenGroveKawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded
This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Sorg, Chilla and Dave Podnar are here and some of them have sore legs… Apple iPad Announcements: New iPad Models: Released iPad Air and Pro models featuring the new M4 chip, enhancing performance and integrating AI features. Accessories Compatibility Issues: Some old accessories don't work with new iPads due to redesigns, particularly magnetic alignment issues. New Keyboard: Lighter with better floating functionality but incompatible with prior iPads due to magnetic differences. Apple Pencil: The new Pencil supports innovative hover and squeeze features, allowing users to paint or select without touching the screen. Final Cut Pro 2 & Logic: New versions designed with improved AI and Pro features, including advanced video editing and audio separation. Camera Apps: Final Cut Camera App: Enables live multicam switching with four iPhones, making it ideal for live production with control over zoom, ISO, and focus. Blackmagic Camera App: Expanding to Android, allowing better video recording on a range of devices. Pittsburgh Marathon: Relay Team Participation: The hosts shared personal experiences of joining the Pittsburgh Marathon via a relay team. The various segments included scenic routes, bridges, and iconic city landmarks. Despite limited training, the camaraderie and supportive environment made it a memorable event. Tech Integration: Tracking apps helped monitor team progress, paces, and location of participants. Additional Tidbits: The podcast hosts discussed the importance of exercise for space missions, particularly on the moon, where innovative running solutions are needed to compensate for low gravity. The team hinted at potential tech-related challenges for future moon exercises. Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!
This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Sorg, Chilla and Dave Podnar are here and some of them have sore legs… Apple iPad Announcements: New iPad Models: Released iPad Air and Pro models featuring the new M4 chip, enhancing performance and integrating AI features. Accessories Compatibility Issues: Some old accessories don't work with new iPads due to redesigns, particularly magnetic alignment issues. New Keyboard: Lighter with better floating functionality but incompatible with prior iPads due to magnetic differences. Apple Pencil: The new Pencil supports innovative hover and squeeze features, allowing users to paint or select without touching the screen. Final Cut Pro 2 & Logic: New versions designed with improved AI and Pro features, including advanced video editing and audio separation. Camera Apps: Final Cut Camera App: Enables live multicam switching with four iPhones, making it ideal for live production with control over zoom, ISO, and focus. Blackmagic Camera App: Expanding to Android, allowing better video recording on a range of devices. Pittsburgh Marathon: Relay Team Participation: The hosts shared personal experiences of joining the Pittsburgh Marathon via a relay team. The various segments included scenic routes, bridges, and iconic city landmarks. Despite limited training, the camaraderie and supportive environment made it a memorable event. Tech Integration: Tracking apps helped monitor team progress, paces, and location of participants. Additional Tidbits: The podcast hosts discussed the importance of exercise for space missions, particularly on the moon, where innovative running solutions are needed to compensate for low gravity. The team hinted at potential tech-related challenges for future moon exercises. Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!
The Pittsburgh Marathon may be over, but street closures for 2024 foot races are just getting started. If you were an Art Institute of Pittsburgh student, you might qualify for student loan forgiveness. And City Cast producer Sophia Lo has the latest on local baby animal names, plus one unfortunate penguin eulogy. We always cite our sources: Check out all the winners from the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events here. Former students at The Art Institutes will be eligible for a little over $6 billion in debt forgiveness. About 2,000 students were taking in-person and online classes at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh when it closed in 2019. A “lucky” baby eagle nesting at U.S. Steel's Irvin plant was recently named by committee, with every vote worth a donation to the Tamarack Wildlife Center. Thanks to the U.S. Steel bald eagle cam, you can check on the nest 24/7. The National Aviary's first ever African penguin recently died. And the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club is looking for names for Phil and Phyllis' two groundhog pups. You have until Thursday to weigh in. Learn more about our sponsor! It's almost time for the 25th Mattress Factory Garden Party. It's an epic annual fundraiser and costume party, and the theme this year is MAKE/BELIEVE. Get your tickets now for Friday, June 7 at mattress.org. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on the Penguins' firing of assistant Todd Reirden from coach Mike Sullivan's staff. Can a fresh voice actually get the team's powerplay led by stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang to click? Or is Reirden being scapgoated for that group's resistance to chance? Jason tackles those questions, recaps his weekend at the Pittsburgh Marathon and ponders what's next for the Pirates after a series victory against the Colorado Rockies over the weekend. Could Paul Skenes be promoted from Class Triple-A Indianapolis this week? Or will fans have to wait longer? And what needs to carry over into the next series against the Los Angeles Angels that begins Monday evening at PNC Park? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on the Penguins' firing of assistant Todd Reirden from coach Mike Sullivan's staff. Can a fresh voice actually get the team's powerplay led by stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang to click? Or is Reirden being scapgoated for that group's resistance to chance? Jason tackles those questions, recaps his weekend at the Pittsburgh Marathon and ponders what's next for the Pirates after a series victory against the Colorado Rockies over the weekend. Could Paul Skenes be promoted from Class Triple-A Indianapolis this week? Or will fans have to wait longer? And what needs to carry over into the next series against the Los Angeles Angels that begins Monday evening at PNC Park?
P3R Youth Director Amy Schueneman calls in to talk about their youth fitness program.
Good Morning from the the Big K Morning Show! Todays stories include some fog in the area and what to look out for, a man arrested after attempting to shoot a pastor in North Braddock church, the aftermath from The Pittsburgh Marathon, and the inside scoop on buying and selling homes.
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on the Penguins' firing of assistant Todd Reirden from coach Mike Sullivan's staff. Can a fresh voice actually get the team's powerplay led by stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang to click? Or is Reirden being scapgoated for that group's resistance to chance? Jason tackles those questions, recaps his weekend at the Pittsburgh Marathon and ponders what's next for the Pirates after a series victory against the Colorado Rockies over the weekend. Could Paul Skenes be promoted from Class Triple-A Indianapolis this week? Or will fans have to wait longer? And what needs to carry over into the next series against the Los Angeles Angels that begins Monday evening at PNC Park? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on the Penguins' firing of assistant Todd Reirden from coach Mike Sullivan's staff. Can a fresh voice actually get the team's powerplay led by stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang to click? Or is Reirden being scapgoated for that group's resistance to chance? Jason tackles those questions, recaps his weekend at the Pittsburgh Marathon and ponders what's next for the Pirates after a series victory against the Colorado Rockies over the weekend. Could Paul Skenes be promoted from Class Triple-A Indianapolis this week? Or will fans have to wait longer? And what needs to carry over into the next series against the Los Angeles Angels that begins Monday evening at PNC Park?
P3R CEO Troy Schooley calls in to talk about this weekend's Pittsburgh Marathon. Who's all going to be there, and how much preparation goes into something this big.
Hour 1- Larry talks with Executive Director of Legacies Alive John P. Dudo as he talks with us about gold star families. Larry and Raz also talk about the build up for this weekend's big big marathon.
Happy Hump day from the Big K Moring Show! Today's headlines include updates on the college campus protests around the country, arrests at Columbia University, The Pittsburgh Marathon is back, and updates on the Columbus statue in Schenley Park!
Young mother, teacher, and runner Lyndsay Piette tells us all about how she's been preparing for the marathon.
Hour 1- Larry and Raz talk about all of the current court proceedings. None more important historically than the former president's Donald Trump's trial.
This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Disneyland and Star Wars Night Disneyland Experience: The hosts share their experiences from their recent trip to Disneyland, focusing particularly on Star Wars Night, which included building custom lightsabers and participating in themed events. Merchandise and Activities: Katie discusses her experience building a custom lightsaber, describing the process and her choice of a purple lightsaber to match her favorite color. She also details the thematic elements and the immersive experience at Galaxy's Edge. Event Participation and Marathon Discussion Marathon Participation: Dave talks about his involvement in the Pittsburgh Marathon and the logistics of participating in such events. Charity and Community Engagement: Discussion on supporting various causes through marathon participation, including fundraising links and community support. Sorg has hands on setting up a Starlink satellite internet system for an upcoming project https://www.facebook.com/664720723/videos/pcb.7689730001048830/444317388084116 Delta Emulator on iOS! https://deltaemulatorapp.com/ Poetry Camera prints AI poetry from images https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/20/poetry-camera/?utmsource=join1440&utmmedium=email&utm_placement=newsletter Potties for Boston Marathon https://www.facebook.com/reel/751413887103673 OpenAI makes ChatGPT ‘more direct, less verbose' https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/openai-makes-chatgpt-more-direct-less-verbose/ Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!
This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Disneyland and Star Wars Night Disneyland Experience: The hosts share their experiences from their recent trip to Disneyland, focusing particularly on Star Wars Night, which included building custom lightsabers and participating in themed events. Merchandise and Activities: Katie discusses her experience building a custom lightsaber, describing the process and her choice of a purple lightsaber to match her favorite color. She also details the thematic elements and the immersive experience at Galaxy's Edge. Event Participation and Marathon Discussion Marathon Participation: Dave talks about his involvement in the Pittsburgh Marathon and the logistics of participating in such events. Charity and Community Engagement: Discussion on supporting various causes through marathon participation, including fundraising links and community support. Sorg has hands on setting up a Starlink satellite internet system for an upcoming project https://www.facebook.com/664720723/videos/pcb.7689730001048830/444317388084116 Delta Emulator on iOS! https://deltaemulatorapp.com/ Poetry Camera prints AI poetry from images https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/20/poetry-camera/?utmsource=join1440&utmmedium=email&utm_placement=newsletter Potties for Boston Marathon https://www.facebook.com/reel/751413887103673 OpenAI makes ChatGPT ‘more direct, less verbose' https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/openai-makes-chatgpt-more-direct-less-verbose/ Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!
Summary In this conversation, Adam Wheeler shares his experience running the Boston Marathon. He discusses his desire to qualify for Boston and the challenge it presented. He talks about his accommodations in Somerville and recommends restaurants like Highland Kitchen. Adam also shares his expo experience and the logistics of transportation to the start line. He describes the race day atmosphere, the congestion at the start, and the incredible crowd support throughout the course. He highlights a moment of solitude around mile 8 where runners can take a deep breath and assess their performance. In this conversation, Adam and Andrew discuss Adam's experience running the Boston Marathon. They cover topics such as the internal check and the Wellesley section of the course, the Newton Hills and how they compare to the Pittsburgh Marathon, the significance of Heartbreak Hill and the net downhill section of the course, the iconic Right on Hereford, Left on Boylston turn, post-race logistics and the challenges of getting back to the hotel, and plans for post-race celebrations. Overall, Adam emphasizes the importance of enjoying the race and taking in the special moments. Takeaways Take the time to do an internal check during the race and remove distractions to get into your own rhythm. The Newton Hills in the Boston Marathon provide opportunities for recovery with flat stretches and downhill sections. Heartbreak Hill is a significant point in the race, but once you pass it, the course becomes mostly downhill. The Right on Hereford, Left on Boylston turn is a memorable and emotional moment for runners. Consider making changes to post-race logistics to avoid long walks and crowded transportation. Take the time to celebrate and enjoy the post-race experience, whether it's attending parties or spending time with friends and family. Sound Bites Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Desire to Run Boston 06:40 Accommodations and Restaurants 09:08 Pre-Race and Post-Race Activities 10:57 Expo Experience 14:02 Transportation to the Start Line 19:05 Race Day Logistics 31:10 Crowd Support and Moments of Solitude 33:07 Internal Check and Wellesley 35:17 Newton Hills and Pittsburgh Comparison 36:13 Heartbreak Hill and Net Downhill 39:36 Right on Hereford, Left on Boylston 45:00 Post-Race Logistics 49:06 Changes for This Year 52:46 Post-Race Celebrations
Hey guys! In this episode Lynn Eckrote, PA-C commits to run the Pittsburgh Marathon with her patient, a Veteran with a below knee amputation. This amazing and inspiring story takes place just 444 days post this incredible individuals amputation. This is a story of 1 woman's compassion and 1 man's inspiring persistence and courage. We hope you enjoy. Support the Show.Thanks for listening to Running with Maverick and Wolfman. If you are enjoying the podcast please like and share on facebook, X, follow on instagram and support the show. Thank you to those who have supported already.If you have questions please e-mail or submit them on facebook or instagram. Thanks!This podcast if for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional healthcare advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the hosts or the management.
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Over the last decade or so, lots has changed in the social media landscape. Facebook has gone from exciting upstart to the mature granddaddy of social media, Instagram has grown by leaps and bounds to become the platform of choice for visually engaging content, and TikTok has emerged as the new contender in the battle for social media supremacy, favored mostly by younger audiences, looking for the next cool and exciting network to join.So, how should your organic social media presence adapt to this ever-changing landscape? Should you still be spending time on Facebook? Should you be switching to an Instagram-first mentality? And what kinds of content should you post? How often? And with what purpose?This and many many other questions is what we'll be discussing today with the help of my guests, digital marketing pros Leigha Pindroh of Pittsburgh Marathon organizers P3R and Alex Ross of the Denver Colfax Marathon. With tons of practical experience between them, Leigha and Alex are here to take us from high-level social media strategy all the way down to your everyday content writing tactics, including tips on managing your content schedule, mixing up value posts with marketing content, leveraging user-generated content, as well some off-the-beaten-track stuff you may not even be thinking about, like using LinkedIn to tap into your local corporate wellness market. In this episode:Is organic social media reach dead?Understanding the effectiveness of your social media posts/campaignsThe most effective social media platforms for races: Facebook, InstagramThe challenges of making it on TikTokPromoting your race to local businesses and corporates through LinkedInEngaging with your audience with Stories, Reels, pollsTypes of content to put out through your social mediaThe 80:20 rule: posting 80% value posts (entertainment, education etc), 20% sales postsLeveraging user-generated stories and other contentHashtags, emojis: where to use and howDesigning content with an Instagram-first mentalityPlanning your social media content scheduleProductivity tools: Hootsuite, Canva, Facebook Publishing toolsThanks to RunSignup for supporting quality content for race directors by sponsoring this episode. More than 28,000 in-person, virtual, and hybrid events use RunSignup's free and integrated solution to save time, grow their events, and raise more. If you'd like to learn more about RunSignup's all-in-one technology solution for endurance and fundraising events visit runsignup.com.You can find more resources on anything and everything related to race directing on our website RaceDirectorsHQ.com.You can also share your questions about social media, digital marketing or anything else in our Facebook group, Race Directors Hub.
Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi talk about Jeff's run at the Pittsburgh Marathon over the weekend. We share a song from Jeff Polen called “Good Shepherd”, then Jeff reads Matthew 22-24 and offers commentary. Enjoy a BONUS SONG from Polen Band ("I Am the Lord Your God") in response to the Matthew 22 commentary. The episode ends with a song from Jeff Polen called, “All We Like Sheep”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.
Hour 2 - Larry and Paul talk about the anniversary of VE day and the current war in Ukraine. They also talk to our very own Shelby Cassesse about her experience running the Pittsburgh Marathon.
It's the Friday news roundup! The team is discussing the best ways to experience the Pittsburgh Marathon and how elk became a huge tourism draw in the region after they were nearly wiped out a century ago. Plus, newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco shares her personal connection to the Make-a-Wish foundation ahead of its 40th anniversary. We love to cite our sources! Want to see if you're on the marathon route? You can check it out here. Check out our own Megan Harris' story on the “mathematic muscle” behind the marathon. If you make plans now, by the end of May, you'll be able to see baby elk (calves!) Find elk viewing guides and scenic drive maps from the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau. Don't miss Megan's feature on elk mating season. The Trib did a lovely story about our own Francesca Dabecco and her journey from Make-A-Wish recipient to staffer. Refer a child, donate, or learn more about the local Make-A-Wish chapter. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Reiger, who is an organ donor running the Pittsburgh Marathon this weekend. He talks about his organ donation story, and what it is like running the Marathon. His mother joins the call as well to tell us what it was like for her.
Hour 2 - Marty isn't too excited about the coronation. They guys talk about teen mental health and the upcoming Pittsburgh Marathon.
Hour 4 - The guys learn more about Dementia and how it can affect individuals at an early age. They also talk about some of the other upcoming races this weekend.
Audio Transcript: This media has been made available by Mosaic BostonChurch. If you'd like to check out more resources, learn about Mosaic Boston ordonate to this ministry, please visit mosaicboston.com. Heavenly Father, we praise you that you have made this day. We thank you for the light, the bright, almost spring sky that just reminds us of the light of Christ coming into our lives, penetrating the darkness of our souls and the situations that we have lived in. And we praise you that in every season and every situation, we can trust you. We pray right now, Lord, that you would show us how to trust you in the small moments of life, how to trust you in the training that you are providing for us through day-to-day life. Give us just great joy to honor you and serve you in all situations. And we pray that we would all leave here encourage and embolden to be your disciples and to face a world that does not know you or love you. Please, Holy Spirit fill us that we might be fruitful servants this week. I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen. And as I mentioned, we are talking about our commitment to good works. And as I prepared for this sermon, it really made me respect Pastor Shane's service throughout this series. I realize that every topic he's taken up has been a huge topic. We've talked about commitment to following Christ, commitment to the local church, evangelism, discipleship, scripture, prayer, fasting, worship and calling. And I think he's done an incredible job to consolidate these giant topics with a lot of scripture in forming them into just digestible just amounts of wisdom for us. And today, the task about talking about our commitment to good works as Christians could be endless. And really the reason is because everybody, not even just Christians, they know that Christians should commit themselves to good works. As Christians, we know verses like Ephesians 2, eight through 10. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God. Not a result of works so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. And so we know these key verses, these popular verses when good works, but people who aren't even Christian know that we are called to good works. I walk around the Brookline parks often with my children. And when a non-Christian man or woman, when their dog invades my personal space or my children's personal space, I reward their evil with kindness and bring up the church and Jesus Christ. And those conversations typically result in them really just without any preparation, having a list of good works that Christians should be doing, good works that the church should be doing. And so there's no shortage of thought and conversation in our world around what good Christians should be doing in day-to-day life. And there's no shortage of scriptures around this topic. And so we can talk about Christian good works in many ways, but what the Lord has been giving me the past few weeks as I've pondered this topic, commitment to good works. It's been filled with a strong dose of realism. You see, the last four weeks I've had big plans to do a lot of good works. I planned and scheduled many counseling sessions, many meetings with leaders of the church, tried to set aside time to proactively pour myself in the study and prayer and planning for future endeavors to take up in the church. But the Lord has caused me to postpone a lot of that work or begrudgingly do it in the early hours of the morning or late hours of the night after my children have gone to bed. And in this period, why have I had this situation? We've had four weeks. We had two weeks of sickness, colds and stomach bugs pass from one person to another from school and daycare. We had two snow days. Childcare fell through for one day of the week for one of my children for several days. We had to deal with daylight savings. This Tuesday, after I dropped off my children and one gets straight to work. I came back to my condo building and the public laundry machine right next to my unit was banging really loudly. It was like a sledgehammer pounding on the wall and I stepped out, it was overheating, it was smoking, it was melting, it's some of its machinery and I was the only person there to address it. So I ended up having to just address the situation, ended up having to take my neighbor's laundry and actually do her laundry for her, wasted a few hours of that morning. And so it's been quite a month as I've had looked at this date where I have to preach about commitment to good works and my availability to do good works and capacity and energy has been severely limited. And I don't tell you this to ask you for pity or to just get some sort of catharsis, emotional purging. I tell you this to really introduce the lesson of the day regarding good works. And really I hope through my sermon teach you the main lesson of the sermon. Through all that I've faced in the past month, I've been reciting just a verse that I've memorized years ago, James chapter one, verse two through five. And what I've learned with time as this month has passed is that our ability to do good works for God is highly dependent upon our ability to receive God's training for good works in day-to-day life. Our ability to do good works for God is highly dependent upon our ability to receive God's training for good works in day-to-day life. And so what do I mean by training? A personal example of the training that God has called me to as a pastor is how I stand over what's happening in my house. One of the requirements, one of the character qualities of a pastor is found in 1 Timothy three, four to five. It says, he must manage his own household well with all dignity, keeping his children submissive. For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church. Right? So I'm called to, part of the central era of training for me to serve as a pastor is as the head of my household. And what did the Lord require me to do over and over again in the past few weeks with a lot of these unforeseen challenges, he forced me to give the priority of my time and attention to my household. Love my wife, love my children, make sure that everything was going well. Try to continue to train them in the word despite all of the hiccups, make sure everyone's healthy and strong. And now when I had to pause from my good works that I planned for the church and outside of the home, how do you think I felt in the moment? I did not receive a lot of these moments and these things that I thought as inconveniences as my training, but really it is, it was. Fortunately, I did have my wife there to remind me that these situations were, these scenarios that I faced were essential to my training for doing good works in the church, but I struggled to view it as training. Another area where God has called me to do training is just as a neighbor, right? Christ says, the primary commandments are to love God, the Lord your God to all your heart, soul, strength in mind and love your neighbor as yourself. And furthermore too elders of the church. He says, moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders so that he may not fall into disgrace. And so my training took place this week in that situation, when that washing machine was banging against the wall and seemingly melting itself. I literally had a crossroads moment of I can act like I'm not hearing that sledgehammer sound and get on with my day or I can responsibly address it. And I did follow in the ways. I followed the smell, I had turned off the machine, unplugged it. And you know what? If I didn't, I would've missed an opportunity. With that laundry, my neighbor's laundry was completely soaked still and is covered in detergent. And so it's this woman, recently widowed whose husband did everything for her in life. And so a thing like laundry is a lot for her. And she was just absolutely distraught that the machines were off, her whole schedule was thrown off for the day. So I said, I can work from home. I'll put your laundry in my machine. So when I did her laundry, it just amazed her that a person would pause and do an act, a simple act of kindness like that. She was so touched that she went out, and I'm not trying to brag about myself, I'm saying I could have missed this. She went out, she bought flowers. Not for me, for my wife. She knew the best way to bless me was to bless my wife. And this little illustration of we can miss these moments of training if we get lost in thinking that all of our works, good works as Christians are out there. They're these big grand gestures, often ones that you can take pictures of and post on social media. But what the Lord wants us to do is view trials, view tests, view conflicts that you need to address as your training and actually as the good works that he's calling you to do. And do you want... As you listen to this, if you know Christ, you know that if you have experienced the love of God, he has offered his son for you on the cross, despite your sin. You cannot but want to live a life for his glory and do good. That's really what's behind Christian works. If you don't want to offer yourself entirely for God, you have to really pause and question your faith and ask, Lord, do I know you? Do I really love you? Pour out your love upon me. Let me just be amazed by your grace. But Christians, it's an assumption that you want to do good works. And so how do you do good works? How can you continue to do works for the length of your life? And so I instruct you today, ask yourself, how are you training me, God? What are some trial, storms, broken situations that he's put in your life? How are you addressing them? Are you looking at them as inconveniences? Are you dismissing them as insignificant compared to the greater things out there, outside of your household that you want to do? Are you handling them unfaithfully with a poor attitude? Really ask yourself, Lord, how are you training me? Again, I said James one, one through five as the passage that I've just recited in my mind. The Lord use the simple set of verses to help me through this season and it's what I want to meditate on today to drive home this point. And I just want to hammer home, the main single point of the sermon is the degree to which Christians can stay committed to good works for God is dependent upon the degree to which they can rejoice in their training from God. The degree to which Christians can stay committed to good works for God is dependent upon the degree to which they can rejoice in their training from God. And so this is, I pull this from James one chapters one through five, and I just want to just belabor this point because I think it's so essential. Especially for a young, really hopeful believers. We have a very young church and we have a tendency to just look, see people post on social media, read books of great endeavors that Christians have taken up through history at the cost of really having sight for how the Lord is teaching us, training us, using us in day-to-day life. So I'm going to read James one, one through five and continue on this point and we'll walk through the text to elaborate on it. So I have my Bible down there. Can't fit my notes in my Bible here. So I'll read from my notes. James one, this is the word of our Lord. James, a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ to the 12 tribes of the dispersion, greetings. Count it all joy my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness and let steadfastness habits full effect that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God who gives generously to all without reproach and it will be given him. So who is James? The little background kind of emphasizes the thrust of the points going forward. Who's James? James is the brother of Jesus, the half-brother of Jesus. The son of Mary and Joseph, one of the sons. And the Apostle Paul mentions that James actually got a special visitation post resurrection from Jesus, first Corinthians 15, 6 to 7 says, then he appeared to more than 500 brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to the apostles. Perhaps this is the moment that James committed his life to Christ, received him as his savior and Lord. 4 John 75 says, for not even his brothers, Jesus believed him. And I just dab into this background because it makes the first word of the book of the James amazing. James one, one. James, a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. A servant, doulas in the Greek. It means servant, slave, bond servant. A bond servant is someone who willingly dedicated their entire life to service to another. So James says he's a bond servant of Jesus Christ, this brother that grew up in his household. Further, James goes on to say that he's a bond servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. In doing this, he's equating Jesus Christ with God. And that's pretty amazing given that Jesus again was his earthly brother. And I just want to elaborate on this point because this is one of the reasons why we believed scripture. A guy who grew up with Jesus, lived his life and in submission and believe saw him as a savior. And James writes here about suffering. He probably suffered for the sake of his brother's kingdom, not just advised the church as he does in these verses. So at the end of verse one, James tells us that the letter is addressed to the 12 tribes of the dispersion. This doesn't mean that it's not relevant for gentiles in his day or us. What this reference to 12 tribes is an appeal to persecution, a persecution that happened amongst his readers. James was one of the leaders. He was Jewish, he was one of the pastors of the church, placed his faith in Christ, became a pastor, committed his life to Christ. And at one point during the history of his tenure, there was a great persecution of the Jews. He's appealing to a time when believers, probably primarily Jewish believers were persecuted and scattered. And scripture talks about in Acts 7 when Saul, before he became the Apostle Paul, persecuted Steven, went house to house persecuting Christians. Act 8, one says, and there are rose on that day, a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem and they're all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samara except the apostles. And so James is appealing to this group of believers who have been persecuted and it's not just they face persecution from Jews who were mad that they became Christian. It's probably you have to think about the internal family strife that they faced. They left. Think of any Jewish friends you have today and what it would mean for them socially, familiarly to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior. These people experienced it to the stream. They're probably kicked out of households, lost their inheritance, lives worth, physically threatened for Jesus. And all of this really just drives home, just makes James next words just that much more powerful when he says, count it all joy my brothers and sisters ] when you meet trials of various kinds. And so James is talking to these people, this population who's been scattered, persecuted, probably kicked out of their homes and he is telling them to count it all joy. Everything that they're facing and it's just, we have to pause here because it is ludicrous. We're allowed to look at the text and say, this sounds crazy. Trials, conflicts, persecutions, storms. They're not things we typically consider to be joyful. Rather, we tend to think of them and label them with other derogatory terms. But James is trying to get his audience and us to zoom out of our worldly logic. He's trying to get Christians to consider what he is saying with supernatural logic. He's appealing to the cross of Jesus Christ here. Apart from the central story of Christianity, this call to count at all joy when you meet trials of various kinds makes no sense. And so how does someone look at trials, conflict and experience joy? It's only if you believe that the most excruciating experience of pain in the history of the world, the most ugly act of violence against the sinless son of God. If you only believe that this moment of Jesus Christ, the sinless son of God being put on the cross, was redeemed into the most beautiful act of history in the world, the resurrection that procured the salvation of God's children. Then you can count sufferings, trials, storms, tests, training as joy. And so, no, this isn't like sadistic like advice from James. He doesn't want these people to suffer because he is evil. He's not alone in providing such wisdom and scripture. God is not a sadist. Again, he's calling them to rejoice. He's not saying rejoice because this trial is in your life. The fact of it, he's saying rejoice in it. Seek joy in it. There's a big difference there. And he's saying, look, Christian, you are struggling right now, but you're not facing anything that compares to the struggle that Jesus Christ experienced when his own father turned his back on him for your salvation. He's saying, if you believe that Jesus Christ, his just terrible death was the means for God to procure your salvation, your redemption. You can trust the Lord in this moment, trust that he's sovereign over it, trust that he can use it for your good in his glory. And so James is appealing to the central part of Christianity. When he says, count it all joy. The Lord does work in this mysterious way where he can use brokenness for his glory and that's the source of hope for Christians when we are facing trials. And notice that the text doesn't say count it all joy if you meet trials. It says count it all joy when you meet trials. The assumption is that every single Christian worships a God who redeemed us, not in despite of Christ's suffering, but through Christ's suffering. And so Christ himself said, a servant could not be above his master. Every Christian is going to face suffering. This Christian life is not just a rosy walk where you are going through life and everything goes well for you and people when you share the gospel always receive you kindly. It's going to be a challenging one. And so how are you going to respond? Do you believe that Christian, do you believe you can actually have joy in it? And we need to be thinking along these lines. If we're not expecting the trials, not expecting the pain of some of these situations as Christian, we're just going to live in shock. And how do many Christians respond to trials? There's a few typical ways. A lot of Christians face challenges and they just get paralyzed. They say, I am too frightened about facing this head on. I don't want to engage the tension. I can't see the way forward in my own strength and they just become just useless for the kingdom. A lot of Christians, they face trials and what do they do? They over busy themselves to escape the fact that there's a tension lingering in their life. There's a situation that they have to trust God but they don't want to. They'll do everything they can to distract themselves. A lot of people just don't acknowledge it and they sweep it under the rug and then it comes back to really biting them. And so we can't be shocked by these tests and we know that facing them in faith is good. And that's what James says, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. For you know it's an appeal to something that we know, but something that we tend to selectively forget as Christians. When we're lashing out, when we're groaning, when we're complaining about the difficulty or simply avoiding it all together. We know that the Lord, especially when we look upon the cross, can use the most trying of circumstances for his glory. And so we know this, we know that the pain of a good workout results in a good pump and greater strength, greater flexibility, greater energy levels. We know this, like we know that studying for a test does often, more often than not result in greater results on the exam. We know that preparing, putting the time to prepare for a recital pays off in better performance. But in our faith, when we're challenged by trials, we don't lose this all together. We don't pause and think, how could God be using me for his glory? How could he be strengthening me and sanctifying me for greater works in the future? We easily forget this and I do too. I'm guilty. I had many times where in the past few weeks I just got overtaken by anger before just the Lord convicted me or my wife God on me. But James says that we know that the testing of our faith produces steadfastness. Steadfastness, a better translation here instead of steadfastness might be endurance. The testing of our faith produces endurance. In the Greek, the word carries the meaning of the perseverance that it takes to finish a marathon. That's significant. For the Bible talks about the Christian life, it speaks of it in terms of a long race like a marathon. 2 Timothy 4, 6 to 7 says, for I'm already being poured out as a drink offering and the time of my departures come. This is the Apostle Paul toward the end of his ministry. I've fought the good fight. I've finished the race, I've kept the faith. I was thinking in between services, it's like a life as a Christian is a long boxing match. And I'm from Philadelphia, so for some reason I thought was triggered to a lot of life is Rocky just taking on opponents that are so much better than him. But in the end he somehow finds the way. He wins or he loses righteously and earns the respect of his opponent and wins their heart over. But there's stick to the marathon. A lot of this life is like it's a marathon. Christian life is a marathon. A long race that requires a lot of preparation, a lot of endurance, a lot of pain tolerance to go forward. And we need to be realistic about that. I believe we're at this point because I know a lot of you are sprinters, a lot of you are good for going 50 meters to a hundred meters really fast. I've worked for churches for almost a decade now and you see so many people sign up, sign up for five ministry teams, just really pour themselves out, show up to everything for a couple of months, flame out. And then you see people in the church who are there at least for a year is a little bit better than the people who flame out and disappear in a couple months. You see a lot of people in the church for years just stuck in this cycle of going hard, burning out, going hard in engagement with the church and their faith, burning out. You need to maybe retain those sprinter tendencies with your work that might benefit you. But in your spiritual life, how do you change your approach to become a marathoner? And notice I'm not talking about 75% of the people who run the Boston Marathon. I've lived on Beacon Street, I still live a block away. I lived on the street of the Pittsburgh Marathon and watching marathons is very painful. You get that first wave and then you... I've always lived on my mile 15 and it's just people who shouldn't be running marathons just crawling their way forward and you just don't know how they'll get there. I find it to be very painful and I pray for them and I say, well, they're doing something that I'm not and I really fight my heart to respect them. But we are not called to be marathoners who are just limping through at mile 15. There's 26.2 miles in a marathon. And so as Christians we want to... Like how does that affect, how can that be a good witness for our great God? And there's this balance as Christians in day-to-day life, we don't need to lead with our strength. We lead with the fact by telling people I need God's grace daily, but at the same time we can pursue excellence for God's glory. And so we don't want to be marathon runners who, sprinters who flame out a hundred meters in. We don't want to be marathon runners who are just crawling forward at a snail's pace. You have to learn to walk far then you have to learn how to do a speed walk. You can do the Olympic silly style of walking. You can then learn how to jog and then try to get to a pace where you're running at a solid pace. And the Lord is using you to attract people to his kingdom as you just try to offer yourself as a living sacrifice to build your witness up daily. And so Christianity, it's a marathon. What James is doing to these primarily Jewish believers, he's not saying, I feel bad for you. You've been persecuted. Like there's not really much sympathy in his message. It's greetings, kind of cold hard wisdom. This is what you need and he's training them well. He just gets to the heart of you need to see that, pursue joy in these moments. You need to trust that the Lord and your challenges is growing you and there's a fruit of steadfastness, of perseverance that will help you finish the race. And we need to apply this in our own lives. We need to learn how to pace ourselves. And so when our faith is tested by storms, like we really have to pause and say, Lord, what are you teaching us? Verse four, he carries on. Let steadfastness slash endurance have its full effect so that you may be perfect. By perfect, he's not talking about being sinless necessarily or not messing up anymore. By perfect, he means having reached the finish line, finish the race, getting to the point of full flourishing and wholeness that God wants you to attain on this side of heaven. He's saying like go as far as you can in the pursuit of Christ-likeness and holiness. That's what the Lord is calling you to do. And in this life that use of let. Let steadfastness endurance have its full effect. He's saying you need to let hardship have its way with you so that you can finish the race, so that you can be made perfect, complete, lacking in nothing. There's this element to where we are responsible for the way that we respond to these trials and the way that we respond to them affects how much we get out of them. So God wants to give and his talking about God is being generous here. He wants to give you a lot of blessings, not just an eternity but in this life. And so how can you trust the Lord in them? He wants to give you blessings so that you can be a blessing and be able to better tell more people about the love and mercy of God. Do you really want that? If so, trust him in the tension, the challenges, complete, lacking in nothing. James is saying that God wants us to have the whole portion that this race, this life offers. And whatever that is, whatever it is for each of us, I think you can pause and ask, what is it that you think he wants you to have? What are you lacking in Christian character? What are you lacking in your gifting, in your arsenal of things you can use for the advancement of God's kingdom? What are you lacking in Christ-Likeness, holiness? That's probably what God is trying to grow in you in these moments, in these situations and hardships. And you have to pause and heed the lessons. For us to understand what James is talking about, we need to understand just a few key verses that are helpful here that continue in this main. Romans 8:28 says, and we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. We need to really know and believe that God has purpose, that the trials in our lives will bear fruit for his kingdom and for our good. And it's really a matter of faith here. And this is not prosperity gospel. I'm already telling you, you're going to face trials, but trust that the Lord can use them for the advancement of his kingdom and your good. It really comes down to in the moment, do you trust that he is using these situations for good? And that's right now, some of you are in hard phases and trials and it feels like torture. But can you stay present in the moment and trust that he might do good in your life through it, he might refine your character, he might give you perspective to be a better disciple. He might use you to save someone by staying faithful and not lashing out in the moment. Furthermore, Hebrews 12, 7:11 says, it is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons for what son is there whom his father does not discipline. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant. But later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. So God has purposed that through endurance in trials and storms, there will be a harvest of righteousness, a peaceful work of God that will come from this. So as you are going through life planning a lot of good works, but then being slowed down by these trials and conflicts and storms, are you open to God training you like this? Do you see these situations as inconveniences that stifle your interests on all those great works out there? Or do you see that God might be training you and he might be saying, this is the good work I want you to do right now. Stay faithful in it so that maybe I can bring you to that grand thing later. Will you have the faith to just trust God at his word with these verses? Do you want endurance and steadfastness? A lot of people, these are just foreign categories. The sprinter is out there. You just don't even know this. If people engage you this week and say you're a sprinter, you don't know steadfast. I love your witness for Christ when you're like on for about two weeks, but you don't know steadfastness, really seek it. Seek faithfulness in these moments, read, study this topic. The passage says, let steadfastness have its full effect. This is again, let. We need to let God the Holy Spirit speak to us, give us what we need to learn from our trials. We need to have a devotional life that on day-to-day basis to allow God as we engage his words, speak to us, to help us identify that lesson. He's trying to teach us God's promise says that he has good purposes for our trials. He's disciplining us like a father, but there's this element of responsibility to let. And so a lot of this letting is a check of our pride. A lot of Christians think I've suffered too much for the kingdom. I don't deserve this situation, this scenario. We have to be humble in difficult times even as we go further. And really the lesson is as you look at scripture, is those great leaders that God has given great responsibility to, he has humbled them through just brutal experiences. And that he couldn't use them for good things, until he just broke all elements of pride within their being. And we need to have humility and difficult times to say, Lord, I probably need to learn something from this. And there's an element of you can, James goes into this, count it all joy. There's an element to as the Lord is shaping you and training you, it can be joyful. For you can say, Lord, you have saved me. You have used the cross to save me. You have the power to use such a moment. You can use any challenge to refine me, shape me, grow your kingdom. Lord, have your way with me. Let your will be done. And that can be a very joyful process. You can have joy in the midst of sorrow and trial and you can have joy that just the existence of the sorrow is just an affirmation that God's loving fatherly hand of discipline is upon you. It can be joyful or you can resist it and ignore it and it can be dreadful. And a lot of Christians, you really need to learn to embrace this moment, all moments you're facing. Are you in it? Is it the will of God? If you're there, it is. And seek the presence of mind and the humility to receive what God has for you and even have the hope that you can't just survive it, but that you can have joy in it. And so Christian, what hinders you from hearing these lessons? A lot of people face challenges and trials and storms and they respond with just bitterness. Some of you might just be bitter. God has forced by his severe mercy hard situation on your life that really could be a great means of learning, of growth and steadfastness, of great growth and wisdom for you. But you are so mad at him that you have never paused to try to figure out why he did that, what his purposes could be, what perspective, how he could use that for his glory going forward. Are you just a Christian that doesn't want to hear any of this because you're bitter? Christian is it bad theology? Someone told you that Christian life would be easy? Has someone told you that God only has good things and good plans for you? The tendency of the struggle with these kinds of things like yeah, God works all things for the good who walk according to his purpose. But the issue in these situation is that people don't want to submit what is good to the ways that God has submitted it. And so what is good? It is all that which honors God, all that which grows Christ-likeness in me and in others and spreads forth God's kingdom. And so according to his word as the most blatant clear revelation of those things. And so have you surrendered what is good to God? If not, that's going to get in your way of having joy and learning and growing in these situations. Many of us are just really impatient. We live in an on-demand culture and we have been for decades. We don't really have to wait for anything. We don't see crops being grown outside. We don't see just how food is prepared. We put it in the microwave. We just get everything instantly. And we're not aware that just like the moment of time of history that we've been born into has bred just impatience in us. And so we need to pause and see just Lord sit back. One of the ways that a lot of Christians just are disobedient is that they don't take a Sabbath. They don't pursue, they don't commit a whole day to the Lord for they have greater good things to do. And there's no way the Lord will contradict himself. He wants you to pause once a week to take in, to let your body, let your heart, let your mind refresh, to better take in how he is working in your life and how you can from that day forward better serve him in your life. A lot of Christians, what they wrongly do is they get lost in a bit of a prosperity gospel. Just believing that God is only working and they're flourishing their success and they rebuke moments of trials and discomfort and convenience as something that just must be denied altogether or declared as satanic. They don't have eyes to see, ears to hear, they completely missed the moments of trials. And these people just get stunted in there development. Everything is over spiritualized. There's no reflection in the moment of, Lord, I'm in this situation. This is hard. Search me and know my heart. Try me and know my thoughts. See if there'll be any grievous way with me and lead me in the way of everlasting. There's no heart check. It's always something on the outside that is causing, Satan particularly, that's causing this inconvenience. And so people blame the devil, they blame other things. A lot of Christians just look at hardship and say, I'm doing something wrong. And that is right there, the gospel is that we're not saved by our works. We're saved by God's grace. His grace is always there to save us, to help us in the way forward. And we're just stuck in an achievement type mentality. And know sometimes God has ordained hardship for us. And ultimately what this text is teaching, it's for our joy, for our good, for our ability to persevere. One Peter 4:19 encapsulates a lot, basically all that I've said. Therefore, let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful creator while doing good. And so it's a faithful and trust your soul to a faithful creator while suffering, while doing good. And it really is a matter of faith in these moments. Can you trust God when you're facing the trial, when he's put hardship in your life to train you? Says, will you trust him? And that's a yes or no. And if you're going to be split minded about it, that joy, that ability to see the situation through in a way that glorifies him will not be there. And after all of this, we ask, why does God test us? Why does he train us like this as his disciples? And God doesn't put us in the fire, the crucible just because it gives him pleasure. He puts us in the fire because he cares more about holiness instead of momentary happiness. Because he knows that holiness breeds true joy and joy that's rooted in him and that's what he wants. If he really wants what is best for us, he's going to just expose us just to that which is going to bring about true holiness, true joy. And he is good in it. Even if in the moment it's hard for us to understand that and agree. God, ultimately, he's trying to breed greater dependence on him than us. Verse five says, if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God who gives generously to all without reproach and it will be given him. So God doesn't want us to go forward doing our work for his kingdom, thinking that it all depends on us. He wants us to grow in our dependence on him. He knows that we are going to stop short in the race if we do it on our own strength. He wants us to become more and more dependent on him and trust that his Holy Spirit is there with us and working in us and through us. Furthermore, he wants us to develop a loving and abiding relationship with him. When we are stretched in this cycle of going out, being stretched, being faithful in the tense moments to the point that our bodies, our souls are on the brink of being crushed to our mindset, but then we're drawn in and we go to Him. He wants us to get to truly see that he, his presence, his wisdom is actually what satisfies our souls and gives us joy. It's not achieving anything in the world, it's not showing our own strength, it's just living in his presence. These challenges force us to go to him in communion and say, God, help me. It challenges us to learn more about him, to understand how he works. And when you understand that, you grow in your appreciation and love for him, you grow in your appreciation of how he is sovereignly directing your life, shaping and cultivating you to become more like Christ and you love him all the more. Your faith goes from just an appreciation of deliverance from sin and the power of sin and the chance of be in heaven to God, I just love you because I love you. As I see your heart, as I see your ability to redeem the hardest, the most challenging of moments for your glory, for my good, for the salvation and sanctification of others in my life. I love you more. And do you really want that? That's a deepening of faith that a lot of people, because they just don't even stay present in trials, they don't even know this experience of Christianity. Of just, I love this life because I know God, you are with me. That's all I need. That's all I want. Use me as you will. And if that means struggle and conflict and trial, so be it. And so when Christians understand this, it changes them. It gives you wholeness as you are forced to just lean on the Lord more and more because you turn to him, you receive his guidance, you receive as counsel, it becomes a greater part of you. And so you have to master this. If you want to do good works for God, we can't really start off with a sermon on listing them out, on identifying the most important ones, on how we and our contexts can do the most for His glory here. If you don't understand how he trains you, if you don't understand the cycle of going to him in the midst of the trial to be satisfied, to find the way forward. And so Christian, do you want to do good works? Do you want to commit yourself to them for the rest of your life? Do you want to persevere to the end being used tremendously by God? I ask, think about how is God training you right now and rejoice in the training. Let me pray to close. Heavenly Father, we praise you for your wisdom. We praise you that what is foolishness to men is a means of your glory and our glory and our growth. Lord, you have the ability to just use the darkest of moments, the most challenging of moments, the graves of sin for your eternal purposes of redemption and making us new and bringing about, just working toward the return of Jesus Christ. Lord, we pray, give us faith to trust you. To trust that in the hardship you are working in us and through us, and training us so that we might love you more and we might have greater capacity to serve you if we trust you through it. Give us faith to trust that we can actually have joy in the midst of sorrow and trial and hardship. Give us great hope that all of this sacrifice is worth it. That when we lay ourselves down daily, you are glorified and that you are actually using these moments for your eternal purposes. And let us trust that your wisdom is so much higher than ours. And when we do this, let us just have peace. Peace that transcends understanding. And as we exhibit that peace, use it to draw others home to your kingdom. Pray all these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
"I'm not here to do gotcha journalism. I'm not trying to get the scoop, I'm not trying to break news. I'm just trying to offer a platform to showcase the stories of these athletes, professional or otherwise, to share their stories, and for them to have fun. I want this to be fun for them. And I hope you enjoy it along the way!" Welcome to the first Ask Ali episode of 2023! These episodes will hit the podcast once a month, sometimes with a guest host, sometimes responding to listener voicemails, and sometimes just flying solo. That's what today is: a solo-sode (is that a thing? can it be?) answering questions about running, podcasting, and more. CALL IN: 617-446-3966 SPONSOR: Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. Running-Related Questions 2:00: What is your favorite post-race meal? 2:40: Tips for treadmill runs 4:40: What are your favorite Peloton workouts? (Use #FriendsofAliOTR for your workouts so we can high-five each other!) 8:15: What will your costume be for the Eugene Marathon? (Register and save with code ONTHERUNEUGENE!) 9:05: Who do you want to interview you for your post-marathon recap podcast? 9:50: What is the running video or clip that you return to most for inspiration or joy? 10:45: Do you stop the Strava app for bathroom breaks on your runs? 11:10: Are you enjoying marathon training? 13:50: Do you feel race performance pressure knowing people follow your running? Podcast-Related Questions 20:00: Are you still looking to hire someone to help you this year? I'd love to apply! 21:50: Would you ever announce or run the Pittsburgh Marathon? 23:30: What is your personal favorite episode that you've done on the podcast to date? 24:20: When was the moment when you really thought to yourself, I've made it? 28:55: Personally or professionally, what were the top three turning points in your life? 29:20: Is there ever a conflict between what companies sponsor your episodes and who the athlete is sponsored by? 31:25: What is something you learned about contracts with brands that you didn't know starting off? 32:50: Was there anything about Chelsea Clinton's race day that you weren't allowed to ask? 35:15: Do your guests have any idea what you might ask them? 36:25: How much is pre-prepared before an interview, and how much is natural conversation flow? Life/Parenting Questions 38:00: What are your favorite recharging activities? 39:10: Would you ever write a book? 41:15: I'm turning 28 this week. Any advice for this strange time of life? Married, no kids, career is eh. 43:35: How do you balance exposing but not pushing Annie into activities like dance and running? 48:00: If you had a kid-free day to yourself, what would you do? Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
In a previous episode of the podcast with guest Brian Schmidt of P3R, we saw how it is possible for even a very large race like the Pittsburgh Marathon to achieve zero waste status - that is, the goal of diverting more than 90% of total race waste away from landfill. But what about carbon emissions? Is it equally feasible to aspire towards carbon neutrality, that is to say, putting on an event with net zero (or perhaps even negative) carbon footprint. Well, that's what we'll be discussing today with my guest Porter Bratten, owner of Washington-based Blackfish Ventures and a passionate practitioner of sustainability in all the races he puts on. We're going to be looking at what makes up a race's carbon footprint, how to formulate a practically achievable carbon mitigation strategy, and how carbon offsetting can help bridge the gap to carbon neutrality where further improvements in lowering carbon emissions may not always be possible. In this episode:What contributes to your race's carbon footprintDirect emissions, indirect emissions and purchased energyUnderstanding which emissions you can measure and controlEstimating your race's carbon footprintMaking participant carpooling workOffering a no-medal/no-shirt optionGreen electricity: what it is, how much it costs and how to get itInvolving your participants in your sustainability strategyHow carbon offsetting worksDoing due diligence on and selecting carbon offset projectsUsing carbon offsetting to offset participant travel and shipping emissionsAre participants wiling to pay a "sustainability premium" for greener races?Making the most of sustainability sponsorsThanks to RunSignup for supporting quality content for race directors by sponsoring this episode. More than 26,000 in-person, virtual, and hybrid events use RunSignup's free and integrated solution to save time, grow their events, and raise more. If you'd like to learn more about RunSignup's all-in-one technology solution for endurance and fundraising events visit runsignup.com.You can find more resources on anything and everything related to race directing on our website RaceDirectorsHQ.com.You can also share your questions about public relations, earned media or anything else in our Facebook group, Race Directors Hub.
Episode 153 – Rob's Quest for a Magical Buckle Pete welcomes Rob Bozovich back to the show and there is a ton to catch up on! Rob's family has grown as he and Heather recently welcomed their third child, Annie Marie, to the world. That hasn't stopped Rob from training, or from pursuing some crazy goals. He talks about his ultra-cycling race, his DNF at the Hyner 50K, finishing the Pittsburgh Marathon, and his pursuit of 100 miles and a magical belt buckle at the Rim to River race in West Virginia this November. (Check out this video of the Rim to River race.) Now, get out there and #bebettertoday! This episode is sponsored by The No Fear Project podcast, the Be Better Today podcast, and That Wine Pod. Subscribe now in your favorite podcast app! Join The No Fear Project on Facebook or shoot Pete a note for more information. Listen, subscribe, share, rate & review! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Podbean, Stitcher, or in your favorite podcast app! Find FatMan Chronicles at: Fatmanchronicles.com Facebook.com/fatmanstories Twitter & Instagram - @fatmanstories Email – fatmanchronicles@outlook.com Music – “You Got Me Wrong” by Sifar Copyright 2022 Paragon Media – All Rights Reserved
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Harry Lorusso was diagnosed with GBM at just 33 years old. He said of his diagnosis, "No one changes when things are easy. The type of people my wife and I are today, we wouldn't have become without GBM." A week after his diagnosis, he and his fiancé got married. A year later they had a son. And now they've started the Outlier Fund. Three years in and Harry is not only in "no evidence" phase at 36 years old, but he just ran 26 miles in the Pittsburgh Marathon! Harry talks to me about the clinical trial that has given him three years thus far, the importance of attitude, gratitude, and viewing his diagnosis as a blessing. It's an episode you won't want to miss!! **Also, don't miss Game On Glio's documentary film shot on location with Harry as he ran the Pittsburgh Marathon. The full special video can be found on our YouTube page Learn more about our sponsors on our website and in the podcast: GT Medical Technologies-Gamma Tile Highmark BCBS of WNY
With a TON to discuss, the boys leave no stone unturned in talking about their weekend at the Pittsburgh Marathon. To all who sent well wishes and congratulations, we thank you! Thank you for being a part of our journey, and we look forward to sharing many more race adventures with you.
Join Mike and I while we revisit our journey to 26.2 miles. Mike's first Marathon ever and my first Marathon training cycle in 10 years! We talk about how we got Mike to fall in love with running, how we lowered his blood pressure and took him from 1,200 steps a day to 26.2 Miles in less than one year. We'll share how we trained for this race with only 3 days of workouts per week and how we had to get creative to fit all the miles in while also working full time, starting a running program and being parents! We also talk about how running together ended up being one of the best things we could do to connect this past year. Join us as we take you through our journey to 26.2 miles! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runwithtinarepa/support
On this episode of Best Year Ever, Rob Cressy shares his experience of finishing the 2022 Pittsburgh Marathon. What was his mindset during the race? How did he overcome the pouring rain and hills and why did that add to this being his Misogi? What was it like when he crossed the finish line? Why was his Why for running the race so important? What was his training like? How did he create time to do this with a newborn son? Now that he has accomplished this, what's next? - Design Your Best Self: A Personal Growth Program: https://robcressy.com/iamgreat/ Join my Facebook community for growth inspired creators: https://www.facebook.com/groups/317582412908323 - Connect with us: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Personal Growth Coaching: www.RobCressy.com - Sports Content Studio: www.baconsports.com - Best Year Ever is a personal growth podcast from Rob Cressy designed to inspire you to create your best year ever. It is for those who want to create growth, leadership, and impact in their business & personal life. From building your brand & marketing, to self improvement & forward thinking strategies, to improving your mindset and helping others. Because the best way to have the best year ever is to have the best month ever, best week ever, best day ever, best hour ever, best minute ever, and best moment ever. Best Year Ever is a way of thinking and being. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to Best Year Ever and letting your friends who are into personal development and entrepreneurship know about it. That way we can help them on their journey and grow all of our networks at the same time.
...and we are back. With the Pittsburgh Marathon around the corner, the boys preview Adam's goal race. With a spectacular elite field, there was plenty to discuss with this weekend's coming festivities. Before getting into this preview, the boys look back on the Boston Marathon's return to Patriot's Day.
Big Cat and the Pardon My Take Crew are in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine this weekend, and are already exhausted after bumping elbows with the media elites and even some coaches - including Matt LaFleur, which prompted Big Cat to share his true feelings about the Packers QB right to the coach's face. Plus, Ed Bailey and Day Bracey from Drinking Partners Podcast have a new show - Ed & Day in the Burgh, which premieres it's season finale tonight - and you can catch a live screening at Trace Brewing in Bloomfield. Joe Bartnick returns for another Soft Dump ahead of a pivotal south eastern road trip for the Pens which begins tonight in Tampa, Troy Schooley from P3R shares all the details about registering for the Pittsburgh Marathon. And the Godfather Stan Savran highlights some potential trade targets for the Penguins as the deadline approaches
Loretta Claiborne is the most accomplished Special Olympics athlete of all time. Loretta was raised by a single mother, born partially blind, with an intellectual disability, and clubbed feet. This future marathon champion was unable to walk until the age of four and learned to talk at seven. Loretta's strong mother had the courage, strength, and fortitude to refuse institutionalization for her daughter. We learn of early teachers, an uncle teaching her to read the paper and count money. Janet Mc Farland, an early mentor who introduced Loretta to the newly formed Special Olympics, setting her on a path to become the most celebrated Special Olympics athlete in history with ten medals over six Special Olympics World Games. She has run 26 marathons, placing in the top 100 in the Boston Marathon twice, and finished in the top 25 women overall in the Pittsburgh Marathon. This global speaker was awarded the Arthur Ashe ESPY Courage Award in 1996, presented to her by Denzel Washington. This tireless warrior for the intellectually challenged was the first Special Olympics athlete elected to the Special Olympics Board of Directors. Loretta's life was the subject of an ABC-TV made-for-Disney movie, The Loretta Claiborne Story. Loretta is represented in the historic portrait at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, of her friend and Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver. As a result of this change agent's advocacy, those with intellectual disabilities are living longer, more rewarding, and productive lives. The Special Olympics is now in 200 countries, with five million participating athletes, providing resources for those once removed from society and marginalized.It was a gift to spend time with Loretta, Chief Inspirational Officer of the Special Olympics. We welcome her to this episode of Intrinsic Drive™. Intrinsic Drive™ is produced by Ellen Strickler and Phil Wharton. Special thanks to Andrew Hollingworth, our sound engineer and technical editor. For more information on this and other episodes visit us at www.whartonhealth.com/intrinsicdrive. Follow us on socials (links below) including Instagram @intrinsicdrivelive
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