#21: She Runs Marathons While Social Distancing & Anchoring the News

Make sure to subscribe to the Run The Race podcast. Our guest this week is a TV news anchor/reporter in Birmingham AL who has run a marathon for 17 months in a row, including a special #KeepYourDistance one recently for her birthday. She also talks with us about having God at the center, and what it's like for the media during this coronavirus pandemic. (2:30) I start our 21st episode with my plans for the COVID-19 Miles For Hope, scheduled for this Monday morning. I'll be running 19 miles solo (proper social distancing) and raising money for MercyMed of Columbus, a non-profit Christian ministry that tested 1200+ people for coronavirus and is now treating the positives. Go to www.wtvm.com/run to help this incredible cause. Sponsor me $5 per mile = $95 donation, Our conversation with Brittany Decker (4:40) starts with a "Fast Four" to get to know her. Then we dive into (7:18) her #KeepYourDistance 31-mile run for her 31st birthday a few days ago. Many others joined her - from a distance - combining for 200+ miles. And April 2020 is her 17th month in a row of at least a 26.2 mile run. (9:40) This fellow TV news anchor from Alabama also talks about what it's like on and off camera, as COVID-19 spreads and as we continue working hard as essential "first informers," a job that can be emotional as we also try to tell stories of hope. Brittany also chats with us (13:08) about finding faith in the middle of this health crisis, building a better relationship with God, being thankful, and opening our eyes to "God moments." (15:50) What do we do with all races canceled around the globe? Get creative. Learn how she hopes to inspire others. (18:04) We also talk about how she started running and how we can learn life lessons in races - with people faster and slower than you. Her marathon PR is faster than mine. (21:30) We chat about running for causes bigger than ourselves, like Team RWB for military veterans. (23:54) Our podcast guest also has some tips on what to do for strength and core, saying "A workout should be a reward." How do you find the time to workout? Listen to her explain the Air Force physical fitness test that you can do daily. We talk (26:30) about the power of social media, especially during this pandemic and then close out the interview (29:05) with Brittany explaining what this inspirational quote means: "You give life to what you give energy to." The episode ends with (32:00) the final segments: Parting Gift (inspirational quotes), Food for Thought (expert tips on staying active while social distancing), and a Prayer for 20 crucial things during this pandemic. Thanks for listening! Please share it with your friends using #RunTheRacePodcast. Also, write a quick review about it. For more info, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.