ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Has this ever happened to you? Race day is just days away. You look back at your training and think, “Wow… this did NOT go the way I planned.” Maybe you got sick or injured, maybe work took over, maybe you missed long runs, or your paces never clicked. Now the question keeps creeping in: what is my race actually going to look like? Can I even run this distance?
In this episode, Coach Elizabeth Miller explains why race day isn’t built in one training block. It’s built brick by brick over years of running, and our faith is built the same way. Using Matthew 7:24-25, she shares why one messy cycle doesn’t erase your foundation.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- Why one crooked row of bricks won’t make your wall collapse
- How to adjust race goals after a tough cycle (B goals, running by effort, starting conservatively)
- Why every runner needs an off-season
- How to come back after time off with patience and grace
Who Is This Episode For:
- Christian runners heading into a race after a training cycle that didn’t go as planned
- Marathon, half and ultra runners worried that missed runs ruined their race
- Anyone who loves Jesus
Mentioned in the Show:
- Season 2, Episode 34: Does Missing a Run Make You Lose Fitness? Listen here!
- “The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock” sing-along song - Sing it with your kids!
Weekly Challenge: Look back over your training log from the past year or more, not just the last few weeks. Write down 3 Running Bricks and 3 Faith Bricks: the moments that built your running and the times that grew you closer to the Lord.
** Make sure you Register HERE for the Open Team Call with Active for Christ on November 8th @ 3 pm EST/ 2 pm CST or 9 pm in Germany!! We will focus on the topic of Unity!**
Connect with Coach Elizabeth:
- Work with Coach Elizabeth - Christian Run Coaching Services
- Instagram: @Endurance4You
- Facebook: Endurance4You Page
- Subscribe to her Newsletter
Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run
