Podcast Series: Running Toward Holiness-- Mind, Body, Soul

Theme Scripture: "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."- Heb 12:1

Episode Overview: Welcome to the first episode of the podcast series, Running Toward Holiness! This 8-week Couch to 5K podcast series is designed to help you grow in mind, body, and soul while embarking on a transformative running journey. In this episode, we focus on answering the call to start running and how it mirrors the spiritual life. We explore the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of running, tackle the fear of starting something new, and set meaningful goals that connect fitness with faith.

What You'll Learn from This Episode:

Why Start Running?

• How running reflects the spiritual journey, requiring perseverance, trust, and discipline.
• The benefits of running: physical strength, mental clarity, and spiritual renewal.
• Practical strategies to overcome the fear of starting something new.
• Inspiration from Hebrews 12:1 and how the "great cloud of witnesses" cheers us on in both running and faith.

Setting Goals-- Mind, Body, and Soul

• How to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for running and spiritual growth.
• Practical tips for tracking progress, celebrating small victories, and maintaining a positive mindset.
• How to integrate prayer and intention into your running routine.
• Ways to align your fitness journey with honoring your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Action Plan-- Week 1

• A detailed breakdown of the Week 1 of the Couch to 5K training schedule designed for beginners.
• Practical tips for starting strong, including choosing the right time and preparing for success.
• Ideas for making running a prayerful experience, including a weekly prayer focus and a suggested prayer for the start of each run.

Weekly Prayer Focus

This week reflect on Hebrews 12:1: "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Picture the saints and angels cheering you on as you take your first steps. Offer your runs as an act of gratitude for the gift of your body and the opportunity to grow closer to God.

Action Steps for This Week:

1. Follow the Week 1 Training Plan
2. Set Your Goals
3. Prepare for Success
4. Incorporate Prayer into You Runs

Key Quotes from this Episode:

• "God doesn't call the equipped-- He equips the called.
• "Running isn't just about physical fitness; it's about perseverance, gratitude, and honoring the temple of the Holy Spirit."
• "Every step forward-- no matter how small-- is a step closer to becoming the best version of yourself."

Resources:

Download Couch to 5K program guide for $9.99 Run with Perseverance: A Catholic Couch to 5K Journey

Scripture for reflection this week:

• Hebrews 12:1- "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
• 1 Corinthians 6:19-20- "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit...?"

Journaling prompt: What race has called called you to run in this season of your life?

What's Next?

Join us for Episode 2: Made for More-- The Theology of the Body and Movement

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