RyR Endurance Team podcast Dean and Paula Roberts

Dean and Paula recently completed the New York City Marathon.  In this episode they share their race experience getting to the starting line and racing through the five boroughs.  

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

Dean and Paula recently completed the Chicago Marathon.  In this episode they share their race experience in the 2nd largest marathon in the world.  Also in this episode, they discuss:


Chris Nikic and the Abbot World Major Marathons
Mr. T preaching the gospel
Keys to reducing your chances of getting sick
The importance of easy training
Ludovic Chorgnon and his full distance world record attempts
Filippo Ganna breaks the one hour cycling record on his 3D printed bike

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

In this episode, Dean and Paula discuss the excitement of the Ironman World Championship in Kona.  Not only do they discuss the professional results of the races, but they also talk about gear and other special people who competed.

In addition, they share stories about the following:


Smokenado 
Sock height rule
Tokyo marathon restrictions
The Shepard's Hand clothes giveaway
A sprinting biped
Chicago's Pizza delicious deep dish gluten free pizza

As a special treat, they included sweet Ellie Ann at the pet store at the end of the episode.  Enjoy!

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

Paula and Dean wrap up their three-part series on the PTO US Open.  In this episode, they focus on Coach Dean's experience in the 100K age group event.  In addition to this, they also discuss:


Chicago Marathon preparations
Critters digging in the lawn
Soaking in a cold swimming pool
Bible Study Fellowship
Shout out to athletes Valerie and Harpreet
Getting excited for the Ironman World Championship
HED Jet 180
Speedo Tri Elite wet suit
NASA attempt to redirect an asteroid
Playing pool
The London Marathon
The Wheaties jingle

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

Dean and Paula continue their discussion of the PTO US Open.  In this episode they focus on the professional men's competition.  The athletes they discuss include Collin Chartier, Magnus Ditlev, Sam Long, Lionel Sanders, Ben Kanute, Rudy Von Berg, Florian Angert, Sam Laidlow, Aaron Royle, and Daniel Baekkegard.

Also, in this episode they discuss the following:


RYR athlete Chaney wins the City County Middle School Championship
10 days out from the Chicago Marathon
Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.

Dean and Paula discuss their trip to the PTO US Open in Irving, Texas.  In this episode, they focus on the professional women's race.  

Also in this episode, they discuss:


Visiting a Buc-ee's on the road to Texas
Armadillo sighting while running
Athlete attacked by a seal
Running on concrete
Training for the Chicago Marathon
Run for Your Life 5K in Owensboro, KY
Weightlifting for marathon training
Instant speed in the pool
PTO US Open press conference and TriTalks with Michael Johnson, Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles Barclay, Ashleigh Gentle, and Jocelyn McCauley

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.