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.
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Challenge for Listeners: Choose one Bible verse to focus on this month, and do the following:
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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.
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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.
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In this Christmas-themed episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth explores a powerful question: What if Jesus were truly running beside you?
Imagine lining up at your race with Jesus cheering you on, handing you water, and reminding you that you can do all things through Him.
This episode unpacks the meaning of Emmanuel—God with us—and how embracing His presence can completely transform your training, mindset, and confidence.
Coach Elizabeth invites you to step into a new understanding of Jesus not as a distant observer, but as an active, loving, compassionate Partner in every stride.
Whether you're chasing a PR or simply logging winter miles, this episode will help you see your running as a sacred space where God meets you, equips you, and sends you out to shine His light.
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Challenge for Listeners: During one of your runs this week, intentionally dedicate one mile (or 10 minutes) to imagining Jesus running beside you. Silence any distractions and pray before. "Lord, your servant is listening. Help me to feel you and see you right beside me, as we run this together."
Afterward, reflect on how you experienced the Lord, and journal about it on your phone so you make sure to do this right away and not put it off.
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth shares a deeply personal and life-changing testimony that forever shaped her walk with God.
She celebrates December 16th as her “rebirth day,” marking the powerful moment in 2011 when she first encountered the Holy Spirit while listening to a song during her morning commute to work. That encounter opened her eyes to the presence of Jesus and led her to surrender her life to Him fully.
Coach Elizabeth reflects on her early struggles with faith, her longing for ministry, and the defining experiences that revealed God’s unconditional love and grace.
She shares honest stories, from navigating an unexpected pregnancy to receiving uplifting support from friends and mentors, that helped her understand what a true relationship with Jesus looks like.
This episode invites listeners to pause, reflect, and ask:
“What does my relationship with the Lord look like right now?”
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth shares a guide for what to do after you cross the finish line...no matter how your race went.
Whether you crushed your goal or faced unexpected challenges, this episode walks you through a Christ-centered post-race process to help you recover well, reflect deeply, and prepare your heart for what’s next.
Coach Elizabeth highlights the importance of celebrating your accomplishment, even if the race didn’t unfold the way you hoped. She encourages runners to separate performance from identity, remembering that your worth is never defined by a race result but is firmly rooted in Christ.
You’ll learn faith-filled strategies for processing your race experience, including post-race journaling, evaluating the unseen work that shaped your training, and seeking the Lord’s guidance for your next steps.
If your desire is to grow in both your running and your walk with Jesus, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement.
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Challenge for Listeners: After your next race, take intentional time to reflect. Journal about your training cycle, celebrate the wins (big and small), acknowledge the challenges, and pray for God’s direction as you move forward.
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth explores one of the most powerful parts of every runner’s training: mindset. Whether you’re a beginner, a marathoner, or somewhere in between, your mental approach directly influences your consistency, confidence, and joy in running.
Coach Elizabeth shares insights from years of coaching Christian faith-based athletes, highlighting how a Christ-centered mindset can transform your miles from pressure-filled to purpose-filled.
You’ll learn simple, practical strategies to strengthen your mental resilience, deepen your faith during training, and invite God into every stride.
This episode equips Christian runners with tools to build both mental and spiritual endurance.
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Challenge for Listeners: Choose one of the three mindset practices from today’s episode and implement it during your next few runs:
Guard what you feed your mind
Run in silence to hear God’s voice
Play “I Spy God”—look for ways He reveals Himself on your route
*Reflect on how these strengthen your mindset!
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Christian running coach Elizabeth Miller invites you to approach your miles with gratitude.
Inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Coach Elizabeth shares how giving thanks in all circumstances, including the hard runs, slow miles, and unexpected race outcomes, can transform both your mindset and your training.
Once someone who “hated running,” Coach Elizabeth reflects on how God used the gift of running to strengthen her faith, build community, and turn her runs into a time of worship.
Whether you're a beginner, a marathoner in training, or a runner seeking more purpose on your runs, this episode will encourage you to see every stride as a blessing.
You’ll learn how gratitude shifts your focus from striving for results to experiencing God’s presence through running.
If you’re ready to deepen your Christian running mindset and weave more thankfulness into your running, this episode was made for you.
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Challenge for Listeners: This week, go out for a gratitude run. Focus on praising God for the gift of running and the blessings in your life. Share your experience with Coach Elizabeth on social media or through email, and let her know what you were thankful for during your run.
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth uncovers the deeper meaning behind race medals and why they represent far more than a single finish line.
She explores the unseen work that shapes every runner’s journey: the early mornings, the hard days, the moments of growth, and faith in God that carries us through each step.
Coach Elizabeth shares how runners often focus on race day results while overlooking the countless miles of preparation that truly define their progress. Drawing from scripture and her own experiences as a Christian faith-based run coach, she emphasizes spiritual parallels between God’s quiet work in our lives and the hidden training that leads to the medal.
This episode encourages runners to release the pressure of perfection, stop letting one race define their worth, and celebrate the full picture of their journey, because every medal is a testimony of God’s grace, perseverance, and the unseen work that made it possible.
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Challenge for Listeners: This week, set aside a few minutes to journal about the unseen work, both in your running and in your faith, that the Lord is developing in you. Reflect on a race medal you’ve earned and consider the full journey it represents.
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth shares six powerful ways to make God your Head Coach and invite Him into your running journey. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or your next marathon, you’ll learn how to align your training, mindset, and goals with God at the center,
Coach Elizabeth walks you through Christian faith-based running strategies that help you stay spiritually grounded while improving your performance. She explains how to begin each training cycle with prayer, set God-centered goals, and use scripture to guide your mindset on and off the road.
This episode is perfect for Christian runners who want to grow both spiritually and physically, keeping God at the center while avoiding the temptation to make running an idol.
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Challenge for Listeners: This week, dedicate one run to prayer and reflection. Ask the Lord to guide your training, shape your mindset, and remind you that every step is an opportunity to run for His glory.
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth explores the seasons of running, from times of growth and motivation to moments of desperation for the Lord. Whether you’re training for a marathon or running for joy, learning to recognize the different seasons of your running journey can strengthen both your faith and your endurance.
Coach Elizabeth shares how each running season has shaped her relationship with God. You’ll be encouraged to see your training not just as a path to grow physically, but as an opportunity for spiritual growth in the Lord.
This episode invites you to seek God’s purpose in every season of running, to celebrate progress over perfection, and to run your race with God as your head coach.
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Challenge for Listeners: This week, spend some time in prayer about your current running season. Ask your head running coach, God, what He wants to teach you right now, whether it’s patience, perseverance, joy, or rest, and how you can use this season of running to glorify Him.
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Christian Running Coach Elizabeth continues her series on the Christian Running Mindset by exploring the transformative power of biblical race mantras and how they can shift your mindset from self-reliance to dependence on God.
Coach Elizabeth invites listeners to reflect on the words they repeat during training and races: Are your mantras focused on your own strength—or do they point you to Jesus?
Through personal stories and faith-based insights, Coach Elizabeth shares her own journey of learning to replace self-reliance mantras with ones rooted in Scripture and God’s promises.
You’ll learn step-by-step how to create your own Christian race mantra, stay grounded in your identity in Christ, and use prayer and scripture to fuel your running with faith.
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Challenge for Listeners:
This week, take time to reflect on your current race mantras. Ask God to reveal a Scripture that He wants you to use to remind you of His strength and presence every time your feet hit the pavement.
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In this heartwarming episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth is joined by her daughter for a delightful conversation about running, faith, and the joy of bringing God into it.
As a new athlete, her daughter shares her personal journey through her first track season, offering tips and insights for runners of all ages.
Together, they discuss the importance of pacing, how to get rid of race nerves, and how to maintain a positive mindset, whether you win or lose. Also, how not to fall flat on your face.
Her daughter's youthful perspective shines a light on the beauty of running as a way to connect with God and nature, reminding us all that it's not just about the finish line, but feeling Jesus in your heart and all around you.
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Challenge for Listeners: This week, take a moment to reflect on how you can incorporate your Christian faith into your running. Consider starting or ending your runs with a prayer, or sharing what you’re thankful for as you run.
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Christian Running Coach Elizabeth interviews endurance coach and founder of RunRev Coaching, Coach Gerald Collins, whose journey demonstrates how God can use running to bring healing, hope, and purpose, as well as renewed faith.
Through his story, Coach Gerald shares how he applies these same principles of faith, perseverance, and healing to the athletes he coaches, helping them run not just for performance, but with eternal purpose.
Together, Coach Elizabeth and Coach Gerald discuss the gift of running and how to use running for the glory of God.
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Challenge for Listeners:
Reflect on a time when running helped you overcome a difficult experience. Pray and ask God to show you how He was present at that moment, and how He might use your story to encourage someone else this week.
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Christian Run Coach Elizabeth dives into the mental side of running, how negative self-talk, comparison, and fear can hold runners back from reaching their potential.
Through personal stories and biblical encouragement, Elizabeth shares three practical strategies to help you overcome doubt and develop a stronger Christian running mindset.
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Challenge for Listeners:
This week, identify one negative thought that you often struggle with and write it down. Then, find a corresponding scripture that speaks truth into that lie. Commit to memorizing it and reciting it whenever those negative voices arise.
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth sits down with Stephanie Walters, a passionate ultra-marathon runner, professional book editor, award-winning author, and proud mom of three.
Stephanie shares her incredible journey through faith, running, and her debut memoir, It's Not a Sprint: Lessons of Faith and Endurance on the Marathon of Life, published in 2024.
Join them as they discuss the intertwining of running and faith, the challenges of living with type 1 diabetes, and how endurance in running mirrors the endurance required in life.
Stephanie’s powerful testimony illuminates the importance of relying on God, especially when facing life's hurdles.
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Challenge for Listeners:
This week, reflect on how you have relied on God to persevere through challenges in your life.
Share your journey of perseverance on social media for a chance to win a copy of Stephanie’s book! Be on the lookout for a social media post with details on the day this episode launches!
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In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth dives deep into the transformative power of shifting our focus to the overall journey of running. She reflects on how easy it is to become fixated on achieving specific outcomes, often losing sight of the beauty and growth that occur along the way.
Join Coach Elizabeth as she shares personal insights on embracing the small wins, celebrating training cycles, and finding joy in the process of running.
Learn how to cultivate a mindset that appreciates the steps of your running journey, rather than solely focusing on the finish line.
Who is this episode for?
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Challenge for Listeners:
This week, choose one of the 5 practical tips shared in the episode to implement in your running routine. Whether it's starting a small wins journal or celebrating your training cycle, take a moment to appreciate the journey of running.
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In this heartfelt episode of Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth shares how charity running transforms miles into ministry. She shares her personal insights on how running can transcend personal goals and become a powerful way to share the gospel and serve others.
Discover how dedicating your training and races to a cause not only serves others but also deepens your faith.
Learn practical ways to choose a charity, invite your community to support your journey, and run with a greater purpose that points to Christ.
Who is this episode for?
Runners looking to deepen their impact through charity
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Challenge for Listeners:
This week, take time to pray and reflect on a charity that you feel called to support through your running. Consider how you can dedicate your next race to this cause and invite others to join you in making a difference.
Your support means so much. If you feel led, you can make a donation to my fundraising page for Breakthrough T1D Here!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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!
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