Race Day- Perseverance & Finishing Strong
In this episode, we’re diving into the final stretch of your Couch to 5K journey—how to stay motivated, prepare for race day, and run with faith and purpose.
We’ll explore:
✅ How to push through the final weeks of training
✅ Strategies for preparing your body and mind for race day
✅ Turning your run into a spiritual act of thanksgiving
✅ A powerful prayer for race day
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like giving up but chooses to persevere instead. Because this journey isn’t just about finishing a race—it’s about learning endurance, discipline, and trust in God.
Key Scriptures:
📖 Hebrews 12:1 – “Let us persevere in running the race that lies before us.”
📖 2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
📖 Isaiah 40:31 – “They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary.”
Episode Breakdown:
⏳ Opening Prayer & Introduction
- Prayer based on Hebrews 12:1
- Encouragement for the final stretch of training
🏃♀️ Staying Motivated in the Final Weeks
- Remembering your why
- The power of Scripture in perseverance
- Leaning on community for support
🏁 Preparing for Race Day
- Tapering training for optimal performance
- Race day gear, pacing, and mental game plan
- Practical tips for a successful 5K
🙏 Running with Purpose
- Offering your run as a prayer
- Using the race as an opportunity for gratitude
- Race Day Prayer to dedicate your run to God
📢 Closing Encouragement & Exciting Announcement
- Final words of motivation: You are a finisher!
- Special Announcement: Rebuild the Body: A Lenten Guide to Resting Well is coming soon! 🎉
Race Day Prayer:
“Heavenly Father, I offer this run to You. Thank You for the strength You’ve given me. May every step be a testimony of Your faithfulness. Give me endurance when I feel weak, courage when I feel doubt, and joy as I cross the finish line. I run today in thanksgiving—for the gift of movement, for this journey, and for Your constant presence. Amen.”
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Run with Perseverance: A Catholic Couch to 5K Journey
- Looking for a beginner-friendly running plan that nurtures both your body and soul? Run with Perseverance: A Catholic Couch to 5K Journey combines physical fitness with spiritual growth, guided by the theme scripture: "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us" (Hebrews 12:1). This 8-week program is designed to help you go from walking to running a 5K, with gentle, step-by-step guidance. Along the way, you'll discover how to align your fitness journey with your Catholic faith through prayer, scripture meditation, and reflection.
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