Faith, Running & Self-Care with Allison Smith

In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth chats with Allison Smith, a family nurse practitioner and the host of the Fill Up to Spill Out Podcast. Together, they explore the importance of self-care, especially for midlife parents, and how running plays a vital role in Allison's life.Allison shares her journey of running, from her early days in middle school to becoming a passionate runner and podcast host. She emphasizes the significance of filling one's own cup in order to effectively pour into others, especially during the busy years of motherhood and work.Throughout the conversation, they discuss how running serves as a spiritual practice for Allison, where she connects with God, processes life, and finds gratitude. The episode is filled with insights on prioritizing health and fitness, overcoming challenges, and the transformative power of running.In this episode, we discuss:The importance of self-care for busy parentsHow running can be a spiritual practicePractical tips for making time for fitness amidst a busy scheduleWho This Episode is For:Midlife parents seeking balance in their livesRunners looking for inspiration and encouragementAnyone who loves JesusConnect with Allison:Listen to her podcast, The Fill Up to Spill Out Podcast, on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Spotify⁠. Instagram: ⁠@Filluptospillout⁠FREE Fill up to Spill out ⁠fitness community⁠Fundraising page for the NYC Marathon: ⁠Brave Like Gabe Foundation, supporting rare cancer⁠Connect with Coach Elizabeth:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Endurance4You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Endurance4You Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Coach Elizabeth - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Run Coaching Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm: Music On the Run