Before the Start Line Thoughts: Real Talk Pre- Boston

22/04/2025 21 min

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Episode Synopsis

If you’ve ever wrestled with placing too much weight on a time goal or feeling like your worth is tied to performance, I think this episode will speak right to your heart.In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal reflection I recorded just two weeks out from running the Boston Marathon. I talk about the mental and spiritual tension I felt around chasing a specific finish time, and how God reminds me that my identity is not found in the clock. It’s found in Him. Who is this episode for?Runners training for a race who feel pressure to hit a particular timeAthletes battling perfectionism or performance-based identityChristian Runners who want to keep their faith central in their trainingRunners who need a reminder that their worth isn’t tied to the clockAnyone who loves Jesus! These tips can apply to many different areas of lifeWhat You’ll Hear in This Episode:The struggle of goal time vs. God’s planWhy your identity isn't found in a finish timeThe beauty of celebrating training, not just race dayConnect with Coach Elizabeth:Follow on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You ⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠Faith-based Run Coaching Services ⁠⁠⁠Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run

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