In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth sits down with Conni— a trail runner from Crested Butte, Colorado — to talk about faith in God, identity, and how to pursue running without letting it define you.

Conni shares her journey from trail running to crewing ultras, and how God began to shift her understanding of her identity as “a runner.”

As a wildlife photographer and co-host of the Spouse Sponsored Podcast, she brings a unique perspective on balancing passion, purpose, and faith.

Together, Coach Elizabeth and Conni dive into:

• How runners can unknowingly attach their identity to results
• The beauty and spiritual growth found in trail running
• The role of community in the running journey

Conni shares the moment she recognized that her identity wasn’t found in being “a runner," but in being a Child of God.

This episode is a powerful reminder that running is something we do, not who we are.

If you've ever struggled with comparison, pressure, or feeling like your value rises and falls with your pace or PRs, this conversation will encourage you to shift your focus from performance to purpose.

Who This Episode is For:

• Christian runners seeking the Lord in their training
• Trail runners and endurance athletes
• Anyone who loves Jesus

Listener Challenge: Take time this week to ask yourself: Is my identity rooted in Christ or in my running?

Consider how you can pursue your goals in your training while remembering that your worth comes from God, not your race results.

Connect with Conni:

• Listen to her podcast, Spouse Sponsored, on Apple or Spotify!
• Instagram: @SpouseSponsored
• More information on Trail Sisters

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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth dives into a topic every runner should consider: how running can subtly become an idol in our lives. She shares her personal journey of learning how a beloved gift from God, running, can sometimes shift into a source of identity, validation, or self-worth.

Coach Elizabeth breaks down five warning signs that running may be taking too much control.

Through heartfelt reflections and practical advice, she shows how runners can realign their training with faith, keeping God at the center and enjoying running as the gift it was intended to be.

Who This Episode is For:

• Runners feeling overwhelmed or stressed by their training

• Athletes struggling with identity in relation to running

• Anyone who loves Jesus

What You’ll Hear in this Episode:

• The five warning signs that running may be becoming an idol

• Personal stories from Coach Elizabeth’s running journey

• How to enjoy running without letting it control your life

Listener Challenge: Take a moment to reflect on your own running journey. Do any of these warning signs resonate with you? How can you realign your running and keep it as the joyful gift God intended?

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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth ties together the various phases of running training by introducing the concept of periodization.

After exploring the running phases in previous episodes: Base, Strength, Specific/Peak, Taper, and Recovery in previous episodes, she emphasizes how these phases can be organized differently based on individual goals and life circumstances into a periodization model.

Coach Elizabeth explains the meaning of periodization and its significance in crafting an effective training plan.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Runners looking to deepen their understanding of training cycles
• Athletes preparing for races who want to learn how to structure their training
• Anyone seeking to include the Lord in their training

What You'll Hear in this Episode:

• Understand what periodization is and why it matters for runners of all levels
• Explore the four main models: Linear, Reverse, Nonlinear, and Undulating
• How to identify your running personality and choose the right training model for the season you're in
• Invite God into every phase of your training to stay grounded, focused, and spiritually strong

Listener Challenge: Reflect on which periodization model resonates with you and consider how your relationship with God can enhance your next running training cycle.

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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth addresses a crucial yet often overlooked phase of training: the recovery phase.

After the excitement of race day, many runners feel the urge to jump back into training or sign up for the next event, but Coach Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of taking time to rest and reset.

The episode dives into common struggles runners face during recovery, such as the fear of losing fitness and the pressure to always be doing more. Coach Elizabeth provides guidelines for how long the recovery phase should last based on race distance and offers tips for how to know when you’re ready to move on to the next training cycle.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Runners who run races
• Athletes feeling the pressure to jump back into training too quickly
• Anyone who loves Jesus

What You'll Hear in this Episode:

• The significance of the recovery phase in a runner's training cycle
• Practical tips for effective recovery and how to listen to your body
• Spiritual reflections to deepen your relationship with God during recovery

Listener Challenge: Take this time to journal about your recent race experience and reflect on how God has been present throughout your training. Consider how you can honor the recovery phase as a time of rest and spiritual growth.

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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Christian Run Coach, Coach Elizabeth, walks through one of the most challenging yet important phases of training: the taper.

Tapering isn’t just about running fewer miles; it’s about learning to trust the work that’s already been done and, ultimately, trusting God when the temptation is to do more.

Coach Elizabeth explains what the taper phase is and why it matters, highlighting how reduced volume allows the body, muscles, and nervous system to fully recover so you can arrive at the start line feeling fresh, strong, and confident. She also discusses how to maintain intensity through short intervals without overexerting yourself, emphasizing that the taper is not a time to prove fitness, but to protect it.

Coach Elizabeth encourages Christian runners to lean into prayer, choose a race-day scripture, and reflect on God’s faithfulness throughout the training cycle.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Christian runners approaching race day

• Athletes struggling with taper anxiety or the urge to do more

• Runners who want to integrate the Christian faith into every phase of training

  Anyone who loves Jesus

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why the taper phase is essential for race-day readiness
• How to maintain sharpness without accumulating fatigue
• Ways to trust God when your training volume decreases
• Spiritual practices to stay grounded and focused during taper

Listener Challenge: During your taper, spend intentional time reflecting on God’s faithfulness throughout your training. Write down moments where He carried you, strengthened you, or taught you to trust. Use this reflection as a reminder that doing less doesn’t mean losing ground; it means making space for God to work.

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth dives into the Specific Phase of training, also known as the build or pace phase, and how it prepares us for the demands of race day.

As we transition from building endurance and strength, this crucial phase focuses on honing in on race pace and mental resilience. Coach Elizabeth discusses the importance of race pace workouts, which not only teach our bodies what to expect on race day but also boost our confidence through repetition and familiarity.

Listeners will learn about the significance of understanding effort over pace, the necessity of time trials to assess current fitness, and the various workouts that can be integrated into this phase, including marathon and half-marathon pace runs, tempo runs, and longer intervals.

Coach Elizabeth emphasizes the vital role of mental training, encouraging runners to incorporate biblical mantras to combat negative thoughts and reinforce their identity in Christ. By centering our minds on God’s truth, we can navigate the challenges of training and racing with confidence.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Christian runners looking to deepen their training knowledge
• Athletes preparing for race day
• Anyone who loves Jesus

What You'll Hear in this Episode:

• The role of the Runner-Specific phase in training
• How to execute effective race pace workouts
• Tips for training your mind alongside your body

Challenge for Listeners: This week, choose a Bible verse that resonates with you and use it as a mantra during your runs. Reflect on how it can empower you both in training and in life.

Listen to the episode: Christian Running Mindset: How to Create Biblical Race Mantras That Point You to Jesus, to learn how to write a Biblical Race Mantra.

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth dives into the strength phase of a running training cycle and its parallels in our Christian faith journeys.

Building strength in running is about more than just physical endurance; it’s about preparing our bodies and minds for the challenges ahead, just as God prepares us for life’s trials.

Coach Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of structured training, explaining how each phase, including strength training, lays the groundwork for peak performance.

As Christian runners, learn how workouts like tempo runs and hill repeats not only enhance your physical capabilities but also can teach you to embrace discomfort and build resilience.

Just as runners must endure the challenges of training, we too must navigate life’s hurdles with faith and strength, trusting that God is equipping us for what's ahead.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Christian runners wanting to deepen their understanding of running
• Athletes who are looking to integrate faith into their running
• Anyone who loves Jesus

What You'll Hear in this Episode:

• The importance of the strength phase in a running training cycle
• The benefits of tempo and hill runs
• Ways to reflect on your spiritual growth in the Lord

Challenge for Listeners: Take time this week to journal about how God has strengthened you in the past few years. Reflect on the challenges you’ve faced and how they’ve prepared you for your current journey.

**Make sure you join the Active for Christ Team Call this Sunday, 1/25! Sign up: Here!

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Instagram: @Endurance4You
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• Subscribe to her Newsletter
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - Christian Run Coaching Services

In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth kicks off a brand-new series on linear periodization in running and how each phase of training reflects our walk with Christ.

We begin with base training - a phase that is often overlooked but is essential for long-term growth. Coach Elizabeth shares why base training matters not only for physical endurance but also as a reminder of the importance of building our lives on a firm foundation in Christ.

Just as a runner cannot skip base training and expect to thrive, our faith also requires patience, consistency, and intentional grounding in God’s Word.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Christian runners wanting to do a deeper dive into learning about running
• Athletes seeking to integrate the Christian faith into their training
• Anyone who loves Jesus

What You'll Hear in this Episode:

• The critical role of the base training phase in a running cycle
• How to effectively build your aerobic base
• Ways to incorporate prayer and scripture into your running routine
• Strides Video Referenced in this episode: Here

Challenge for Listeners: As you start your base training phase, take time to reflect on how you can build your foundation in Christ. Consider dedicating your runs to prayer or intertwining scripture into your workouts.

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Instagram: @Endurance4You
• Facebook: Endurance4You Page
• Subscribe to her Newsletter
• Work with Coach Elizabeth - Christian Run Coaching Services

As runners, we don’t wait until we hit the wall to fuel or hydrate; we prepare ahead of time.

In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth walks through three intentional ways to train for the miles ahead, both on the course and in life.

From taking gels early and building a strong aerobic base to practicing spiritual hydration through God’s Word, this episode highlights how preparation shapes endurance.

When life’s storms come, because they will, we will be equipped to rely on what we’ve trained on. Just as physical fuel sustains us through long miles, Scripture sustains us through hard seasons.

This episode is for Christian runners who want to integrate faith into their training, avoid burnout, and keep God at the center of their running journey.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Christian runners seeking a faith-based running mindset
• Athletes looking for a Christ-centered running mindset
• Anyone who loves Jesus

What You'll Hear in this Episode:

• Ways to train for the miles ahead, physically and spiritually
• Why fueling early and often prevents hitting the wall in races and in life
• How to be Spiritually Hydrated

Challenge for Listeners: Choose one Bible verse to focus on this month, and do the following:

• Read it
• Write it down
• Memorize it

I'd love to hear which scripture you chose. Share with me on social media!

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

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Christian Faith-Centered Training Cycle Planner - This Training Cycle Planner is designed to keep Christ at the center, helping you stay focused on Him as you work towards your goals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to grab it!

As Christian runners, the end of the year is more than a time to set new running goals; it’s an opportunity to reflect on God’s faithfulness in our training, races, and everyday lives.

In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Christian-based run coach Elizabeth invites runners to pause and look back on 2025 with gratitude before stepping into 2026 with Christ at the center.

This episode is designed as a prayerful workshop for runners who want to grow not just physically, but spiritually in their running journey.

Whether you’re a distance runner, marathoner, or someone training consistently while pursuing a deeper walk with God, this episode will help you reflect, reset, and move forward with purpose.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Christian runners seeking faith-based encouragement
• Athletes looking for a Christ-centered running mindset
• Runners preparing for a new training year
• Anyone who loves Jesus

What You'll Hear in this Episode:

• How to recognize God's faithfulness throughout the year (not just in your running)
• How to celebrate your wins - not just in running
• What to leave behind in 2025

Challenge for Listeners: Set aside quiet time to journal and pray through the reflection questions shared in this episode. Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal where God has been faithful, how He has grown you, and what He is asking you to surrender as you step into a new year.

Connect with Coach Elizabeth:

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Christian Faith-Centered Training Cycle Planner - This Training Cycle Planner is designed to keep Christ at the center, helping you stay focused on Him as you work towards your goals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to grab it!