Running His Race Podcast with Christian Run Coach, Elizabeth

Coach Elizabeth
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Welcome to Running His Race, the podcast that encourages you to keep God at the center of your runs. Hosted by Coach Elizabeth Miller, Faith-Based Run Coach and founder of Endurance4You! This podcast blends the Christian faith, training tips, and practical wisdom for runners of all levels. Each episode dives into topics such as balancing faith + training, keeping God at the center of your runs, overcoming obstacles, avoiding the trap of turning running into an idol, race tips, and building endurance in both faith + body. Join us as we lace up and strive to run the race He’s set before us!

  1. Jul 7

    Spiritual Run Gear: Fight with the Sword of the Spirit

    In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Christian Run Coach Elizabeth concludes the Spiritual Run Gear series by exploring the Sword of the Spirit, the only offensive weapon in the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:17), and how Christian runners can use God’s Word to fight fear, doubt, and discouragement. As Christian runners, we spend a lot of time learning how to defend ourselves against fear, doubt, discouragement, and comparison. But God didn't just give us armor for protection - He gave us a weapon. The Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, equips us to fight back against the enemy's lies with truth. Whether you're training for your first race, chasing a marathon PR, or simply seeking to grow closer to Jesus, this episode will encourage you to carry God's Word with you every step of the journey. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why the Sword of the Spirit is the only offensive weapon in the Armor of GodHow Jesus used Scripture to defeat temptation and overcome the enemy's attacksHow to create Scripture-based running mantras for training and racingWho is this episode for: Christian runners who want to grow in both faith and runningAthletes battling fear, doubt, anxiety, or discouragementRunners looking for biblical motivation during training and racingAnyone who loves JesusWeekly Challenge: Before your next run, choose one Bible verse that speaks to your current season. Memorize it, pray through it, and repeat it throughout your run whenever fear, fatigue, or doubt begin to creep in. Let God's Word become your Sword of the Spirit and your strongest running mantra. To learn how to use Scripture for your running mantras, listen to this episode: Christian Running Mindset: How to Create Biblical Race Mantras That Point You to Jesus Connect with Coach Elizabeth: Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Run Coaching Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run

  2. Jun 30

    Spiritual Run Gear: Put on the Helmet of Salvation

    In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Christian Run Coach Elizabeth continues the Spiritual Run Gear series by exploring the Helmet of Salvation, one of the six pieces of the Armor of God found in Ephesians 6:17. Have you ever noticed how quickly fear, doubt, negative self-talk, or discouragement can creep into your mind during training, racing, or even the race of life? The enemy often attacks our thoughts first, making the Helmet of Salvation essential spiritual protection for every Christian runner. Join Coach Elizabeth as she explains how understanding your salvation and your identity in Christ helps guard your mind against lies, shame, fear, and condemnation. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why the Helmet of Salvation is essential in spiritual warfareHow to recognize and combat the enemy's liesWhy your identity in Christ changes the way you train and raceWho is this episode for: Christian runners wanting to grow in both faith and runningAthletes struggling with fear, doubt, anxiety, or negative self-talkChristians studying the Armor of GodAnyone who loves JesusChallenge: Before you lace up your running shoes each day, take a moment to intentionally put on the Helmet of Salvation. Thank God for your salvation, remind yourself who you are in Christ, and choose one Bible verse to meditate on throughout your run and your day. Connect with Coach Elizabeth: Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Run Coaching Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run

  3. Jun 23

    Spiritual Run Gear: Shield of Faith Explained for Christian Runners

    In this episode of Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth breaks down one of the most powerful pieces of the Armor of God, the Shield of Faith from Ephesians 6:16. As Christian runners and endurance athletes, we don’t just face physical challenges in training. We also face mental and spiritual battles—doubt, fear, comparison, discouragement, and the lies of the enemy that try to slow us down or stop us altogether. This episode explores how the Shield of Faith is not passive belief, but an active, living trust in God’s character, His Word, and His promises, even when your circumstances don’t make sense. In this episode, you will learn: What the Shield of Faith means in Ephesians 6:16How to recognize and extinguish the enemy’s “flaming arrows” of doubt, fear, and discouragementHow to replace lies with the truth of God’s WordWho is this episode for: Christian runners wanting faith-based running motivationEndurance athletes battling fear, doubt, or mental fatigueRunners seeking to integrate Jesus into their training and identityAnyone who loves Jesus Challenge: Take time to identify the “flaming arrows” you’ve been facing lately, thoughts, fears, or discouragement that show up during training or life. Then choose one Bible verse that will serve as your Shield of Faith. Write it down, speak it over yourself, and bring it with you on your next run as a reminder of God’s truth and protection. Connect with Coach Elizabeth: Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Run Coaching Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run

  4. Jun 16

    Spiritual Run Gear: The Shoes of Peace

    In this episode of Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth continues the spiritual running gear series by focusing on the essential piece: The Shoes of Peace. Have you ever considered how the right footwear can impact your running and your spiritual journey? Join Elizabeth as she explores the significance of the Shoes of Peace, drawing parallels between proper running shoes and spiritual readiness. She emphasizes the importance of being grounded in the Gospel of Peace, which empowers us to face life's challenges with confidence and strength. Through personal anecdotes and biblical insights, Elizabeth encourages listeners to reflect on their spiritual footing and how it aligns with their daily lives. As you lace up for your next run, think about how the Shoes of Peace can guide your steps and help you navigate the terrain of life. In this episode, you'll hear: The importance of a gait analysis for finding the right running shoesHow spiritual footing affects our overall life and running performanceThe role of the community in identifying and addressing weaknessesPractical ways to incorporate the Gospel of Peace into your daily routineWho This Episode Is For: Runners seeking to deepen their faith while trainingAnyone wanting to understand the connection between running and spiritual growthChristian Runners who want to center their running on GodAnyone who loves JesusChallenge: Take some time to go through the Spiritual Gait analysis that Elizabeth walks you through, with questions at the end of this episode. Connect with Coach Elizabeth: Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Run Coaching Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run

  5. Jun 2

    Spiritual Run Gear: The Breastplate of Righteousness

    In this episode of Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth takes us on a transformative journey through the second piece of the Armor of God: the Breastplate of Righteousness. Have you ever considered the dual nature of righteousness and how it plays a crucial role in your spiritual and running life? Join Elizabeth as she unpacks the significance of the Breastplate of Righteousness, highlighting its protective function for our hearts and how it mirrors our commitment to living a righteous life through Christ. She emphasizes the importance of both imputed righteousness, received through faith, and practical righteousness, cultivated through sanctification. As you prepare for your next run, think about how the Breastplate of Righteousness protects your heart and guides your steps, just like your fitness tracker keeps you aligned with your running goals. In this episode, you'll discover: The meaning of righteousness and its twofold natureHow the Breastplate of Righteousness guards our hearts against the enemy's attacksThe parallels between running gear and spiritual armorPractical ways to incorporate righteousness into your daily lifeWho This Episode Is For: Runners seeking to deepen their faith while trainingChristian runners wanting to understand the connection between righteousness and runningAnyone who loves JesusConnect with Coach Elizabeth: Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Run Coaching Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run

  6. May 26

    Spiritual Run Gear: The Belt of Truth

    In this episode of Running His Race Podcast, Christian Run Coach Elizabeth dives deep into the first piece of the Armor of God: the Belt of Truth. Have you ever thought about how this spiritual armor relates to your running gear? Join Elizabeth as she explores the significance of wearing the Belt of Truth in our daily lives, especially in the context of running and faith. She emphasizes the importance of grounding ourselves in God's Word, which helps us discern truth from lies in a world full of deception. This episode will challenge you to reflect on: The role of truth How to combat the enemy's lies with the truth of God's WordThe importance of consistency in both your running and spiritual practicesWays to integrate scripture and faith into your daily runsAs you lace up your running shoes, think about the Belt of Truth and how it secures your identity in Christ, just like a runner's belt holds your essentials. Elizabeth encourages you to armor up every day and reminds you that endurance is essential, both in running and in life. Who This Episode Is For: Runners looking to deepen their faith while trainingChristian athletes wanting to integrate their faith into their runningAnyone who loves Jesus and seeks encouragementConnect with Coach Elizabeth: Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Run Coaching Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run

  7. May 19

    Spiritual Run Gear: Understanding the Armor of God for Runners

    In this episode of Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth delves into the spiritual warfare we face as Christians, emphasizing the importance of arming ourselves with the armor of God as we navigate life's challenges. Are you prepared for the daily attacks of the enemy? Elizabeth shares insights on how each piece of the armor of God, as described in Ephesians, parallels our running essentials, reminding us that just as we equip ourselves for physical races, we must also gear up spiritually for the race of life. Through personal anecdotes, including her experience spectating a half-marathon, she illustrates the necessity of preparation, both in running and in faith. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the Armor of God means for Christian runnersHow spiritual warfare can impact your running, mindset, and daily lifeThe importance of Christian community and encouragement How Jesus has already secured the victory for belivers Who This Episode Is For: Christian runners seeking to deepen their faith during trainingAthletes looking to understand the connection between physical endurance and spiritual strengthBelievers wanting to learn how to armor up for daily lifeAnyone who loves JesusListener Challenge: Take time to read Ephesians 6:10-18, and write down each piece of armor on a sticky note or note card, and put it somewhere you will look at each morning when you get ready for the day. Connect with Coach Elizabeth: Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Run Coaching Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run

  8. May 12

    When Your Watch Fails: Trusting God at the London Marathon

    In this episode of Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth shares a powerful story from her recent experience at the London Marathon, where unexpected challenges tested her faith and dependence on God. Have you ever had everything go wrong right before a big race? Elizabeth opens up about losing cell service and the ability to track her pace, forcing her to let go of control and trust the Lord as her ultimate guide. What started as a frustrating situation became a defining moment of surrender, teaching her what it truly means to run by faith instead of metrics. Through her journey, she reflects on: The importance of prayer and surrendering to God in moments of uncertaintyHow to run by feel instead of relying solely on dataThe powerful message of “doing it scared” and embracing discomfortHow the absence of metrics can reveal a deeper purpose behind your raceThis episode will challenge you to rethink your relationship with running and invite God into every stride, because sometimes, the best race plan is the one you release into His hands. Who This Episode Is For: Runners who want to grow in their Christian faith during trainingAthletes learning to release control and trust God’s planAnyone who has faced unexpected race-day challengesChristian runners seeking to run with purposeAnyone who loves JesusConnect with Coach Elizabeth: ⁠⁠⁠My Fundraising Page for Breakthrough T1D⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Run Coaching Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run

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Welcome to Running His Race, the podcast that encourages you to keep God at the center of your runs. Hosted by Coach Elizabeth Miller, Faith-Based Run Coach and founder of Endurance4You! This podcast blends the Christian faith, training tips, and practical wisdom for runners of all levels. Each episode dives into topics such as balancing faith + training, keeping God at the center of your runs, overcoming obstacles, avoiding the trap of turning running into an idol, race tips, and building endurance in both faith + body. Join us as we lace up and strive to run the race He’s set before us!

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