In the season premiere of Running His Race Podcast, faith-based run coach Elizabeth Miller shares her inspiring journey from being a self-proclaimed non-runner to completing her first ultra marathon.

This episode dives into how faith and running connect, showing the powerful ways God can be present in our training, racing, and daily lives.

Coach Elizabeth unpacks lessons learned on the run, including the significance of focusing on the present moment, the power of prayer for runners, and the role of the Endurance4You Team for encouragement and accountability.

Throughout the episode, she emphasizes how running can be more than physical training—it can be a spiritual journey with God.

By breaking free from the mindset of boxing God out of certain areas, runners can experience transformation in both their miles and their faith walk.

Who is this episode for?

• Christian runners looking to deepen their faith through running

• Athletes training for a 5K, marathon, or ultra marathon who want to invite God into their training

• Anyone seeking encouragement in their personal faith journey

• Believers wanting practical ways to integrate faith into everyday life

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How to invite God into your running and daily life

• The importance of prayer, community, and accountability for runners

• Reflections on how trials (in racing and in life) can lead to spiritual growth with the Lord

• Encouragement for athletes who want to run with purpose and faith

Challenge for Listeners:
This week, take a moment to reflect on areas of your running or your life—where you may be leaving God out. Ask Him to reveal those areas and help you invite Him in more fully. Share your insights with Coach Elizabeth on social media!

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Instagram: ⁠@Endurance4You⁠

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In this episode of Running His Race, Coach Elizabeth addresses the chaos that often accompanies summer and offers practical guidance for maintaining peace amidst the busyness. 

Explore three questions to help you prioritize your running, time, strengthen your faith, and enjoy the summer with intention.

As summer unfolds, many of us wrestle with the challenge of balancing family commitments, training, and spiritual growth.

Coach Elizabeth shares her own experiences and insights on how to invite the Lord into your schedule, manage commitments without the pressure of people-pleasing, and understand what God is calling you to steward during this season.

Who is this episode for?

• Runners feeling overwhelmed by summer schedules
• Anyone seeking to balance family time with running goals or race training goals
• Individuals desiring to deepen their relationship with God during busy seasons of life

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The importance of intentionally inviting God into your daily routine
• How to set boundaries and say no without guilt
• Understanding stewardship and what God is asking you to focus on this summer

Challenge for Listeners: This week, take time to sit in prayer and reflect on the three questions discussed in this episode. Ask the Lord how He wants you to commit your time this summer and what boundaries He wants you to establish.

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Follow on Instagram at ⁠Endurance4You⁠
• Endurance4You ⁠Facebook Page⁠
• Subscribe to her ⁠Newsletter⁠
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠Faith-based Run Coaching Services⁠

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In this episode of Running His Race, Coach Elizabeth dives into the transformative power of inviting the Lord into your running journey. Discover practical tools and spiritual disciplines that can enhance your running experience while deepening your faith.

Throughout the episode, you will learn how to incorporate spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation on scripture, and worship into your runs.

Who is this episode for?

• Runners looking to integrate their faith into their training
• Anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God through physical activity
• Anyone who loves the Lord and desires to run with purpose

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

- Simple ways to invite God into your running routine

- Ways to cultivate gratitude and worship through running

Challenge for Listeners: This week, select one spiritual discipline to incorporate into your running. Whether it's meditating on a Bible verse or simply being still in God's presence, share your experiences with Coach Elizabeth on social media!

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Follow on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Endurance4You ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faith-based Run Coaching Services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Hi, I’m Coach Elizabeth from Endurance4You, your faith-based Christian Run Coach!

In this episode of Running His Race, we explore the profound connection between knowing our bodies as runners and knowing God. Coach Elizabeth invites you to reflect on how well you know the Lord compared to your understanding of your own physical cues during training. How can we deepen our relationship with God, just as we learn to listen to our bodies?

Throughout the episode, Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of intentional time spent with God, drawing parallels between developing friendships and nurturing our faith. She shares personal insights on how our relationship with the Lord can transform our lives, running, and how we reflect His character to those around us.

Who is this episode for?

• Runners looking to deepen their faith alongside their physical training
• Runners seeking a more intimate relationship with God
• Individuals wanting to reflect Christ's love in their daily lives
• Anybody who loves the Lord

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The significance of spending quality time with God in the same way we invest in other relationships
• How to listen for God's voice amidst life's distractions
• The transformative power of knowing God intimately

Challenge for Listeners: This week, spend time with God like you would with a close friend. Whether it’s during a run, over coffee, or through meditative scripture reading, focus on building that connection.

Share your experiences with Coach Elizabeth on Instagram⁠ or ⁠Facebook⁠!

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Follow on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Endurance4You ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faith-based Run Coaching Services ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Hi, I’m Coach Elizabeth from Endurance4You, your faith-based Christian Run Coach!

In this episode of Running His Race, we tackle the pervasive issue of comparison that many runners and believers face. Coach Elizabeth dives into the two faces of comparison, comparing ourselves to others and to our past selves, and discusses the emotional toll it can take on our running and faith journeys.

Discover how comparison can hinder your progress and distract you from the race God has set before you.

Elizabeth provides practical tools to combat the comparison trap, encouraging listeners to shift their focus back to Jesus and embrace their unique paths.

Who is this episode for?

• Runners who struggle with comparing their performance to others

• Anyone seeking encouragement to focus on their journey
• Anyone who loves Jesus!

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The emotional impact of comparing ourselves to others and our past selves
• How to recognize when comparison is pulling you away from your faith

• Practical tools to help fight comparison
• Encouragement to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus as you run your race

Challenge for Listeners: This week, choose one of the tools discussed in the episode to help you combat comparison. Reflect on how it transforms your mindset and strengthens your mind during your training or races.

Share your experiences with Coach Elizabeth on Instagram or Facebook!

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Follow on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠
• Endurance4You ⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page ⁠⁠⁠
• Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠Faith-based Run Coaching Services ⁠⁠⁠

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Hi, I’m Coach Elizabeth from Endurance4You, your faith-based Christian Run Coach!

In this episode of Running His Race, we dive deep into the three essential components that make you a strong runner: physical, mental, and spiritual.

Coach Elizabeth shares invaluable insights on how to strengthen your running not just through miles, but also by nurturing your mindset and faith.

Discover how proper nutrition and hydration fuel your body, the importance of mental resilience during tough runs, and the transformative power of spiritual training in overcoming challenges.

Who is this episode for?

• Runners looking to enhance their performance by integrating faith into their training
• Anyone struggling with negative thoughts during workouts
• Individuals seeking a holistic approach to running that encompasses body, mind, and faith
• Anybody who loves the Lord

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Three key components of becoming a strong runner: physical, mental, and spiritual
• The role of nutrition and hydration in optimizing performance
• Techniques to combat negative thoughts and doubts during runs
• Visualization exercises to enhance your running experience
• How to incorporate scripture into your training for spiritual strength

Challenge for Listeners: This week, take time to evaluate how you’re focusing on these three components in your running. Consider memorizing a new Bible verse that speaks to your current goals and share it with Coach Elizabeth on Instagram or Facebook!

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Follow on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Endurance4You ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Faith-based Run Coaching Services ⁠⁠⁠

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Hi, I’m Coach Elizabeth from Endurance4You, your faith-based Christian Run Coach!

In this episode of Running His Race, Elizabeth Miller sits down with Julian Macias, founder of Active for Christ, for an inspiring conversation about his faith journey and how he applied that to his fitness and running, and how both now work together to glorify God.

Julian is the first runner featured on the show, and the episode kicks off with a fun "Starting Line Questions" lightning round to uncover his running preferences and go-to Bible verse

Who is this episode for?

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Follow Active for Christ on Facebook and Instagram
• Join the Hope Inspired Endurance Challenge
• How to join their Membership Program
• How to Contact Julian

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Follow on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠
• Endurance4You ⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page ⁠⁠⁠
• Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠Faith-based Run Coaching Services ⁠⁠⁠

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Hi, I’m Coach Elizabeth from Endurance4You, your faith-based Christian Run Coach!

Are you a seed planter at races?

Whether you’re a runner or a spectator, every race presents an opportunity to reflect Jesus. Listen to this running podcast episode to discover practical ways to make an eternal impact on race day.

Who is this episode for?

• Runners who want to use their races as a platform for faith

• Spectators and volunteers looking for ways to share Jesus at events

  Anyone who feels called to encourage others through faith

• What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • How dedicating your race to God changes your mindset and purpose

  • The impact of wearing faith-based running gear

  • Ways to encourage fellow runners through words and prayer

  • How spectators and volunteers can be seed planters at races

  • Overcoming fear when praying in public

  • The importance of focusing on faith over the finish line

    
    

Challenge for Listeners: Before your next race, ask yourself: How can I be a seed planter? Email me at [email protected] to share how you were a seed planter!

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Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Follow on Instagram at ⁠⁠Endurance4You⁠⁠
• Endurance4You ⁠⁠Facebook Page ⁠⁠
• Subscribe to her ⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠Faith-based Run Coaching Services ⁠⁠

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Do you struggle with guilt around taking rest days in your training?

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the truth that rest is not laziness—it's a reflection of obedience and trust in God.

Whether you're tempted to “active recover” every single day or push through fatigue to hit your schedule, this conversation will help reframe how you view rest as an essential part of both your training and your faith.

We’ll look at how God models rest in Genesis, how Jesus invites us into rest in the Gospels, and what it looks like to trust Him through intentional rest in our running.

We’ll also cover the physical benefits of rest, how to know when your body really needs it, and why ignoring it may lead to burnout or injury.

PLUS—don’t miss the details about the upcoming ⁠⁠Free Faith & Fitness Workshop⁠⁠ on May 18th, where we’ll help you incorporate more Christ-centered Spiritual practices into your training life.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a review!
Need a run coach to help you run strong and keep your faith stronger? Learn more at Endurance4You.com.

Connect with Faith-based Run Coach Elizabeth:

• Follow on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Endurance4You ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Faith-based Run Coaching Services ⁠⁠⁠

In this special episode of the Running His Race Podcast, I’m joined by my first-ever guest—my dear friend and fellow faith-filled encourager, Kelly Purcell!

Kelly is a well-being educator, sound healing facilitator, and the founder of Ground.Connect.Empower.

She brings such a calming presence and offers a unique perspective on how movement can be more than exercise—it can become a sacred space to reconnect with ourselves and the Lord.

We dive into:

• Kelly’s personal journey from burnout to peace

• Practical ways to slow down, tune in, and reconnect
• How our nervous system reveals God’s incredible design
• How to reconnect with your body in a Christ-centered way
• A sneak peek at the free Faith & Fitness Workshop we’re co-hosting on May 18th

Whether you're a runner, a cyclist, a walker, a busy child of God, or someone seeking more peace in your health journey, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged and grounded.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Follow Kelly on Instagram: @groundconnectempower
• Listen to The Sustained Well Podcast
• Sign up for the Free Faith & Fitness Workshop (May 18th)
• Learn more about Ground.Connet.Empower

Connect with Run Coach Elizabeth:

• Follow on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠
• Endurance4You ⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page ⁠⁠⁠
• Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠Faith-based Run Coaching Services ⁠⁠

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