God Didn’t Call You to Comfort: Faith, Running, and My London Marathon Journey

In this episode of Running His Race, Coach Elizabeth shares a powerful, personal look at her London Marathon training, revealing how this training cycle has pushed her far outside her comfort zone: physically, mentally, and spiritually.This isn’t just another marathon prep cycle. It’s a season of learning what it truly means to trust God in the hard miles, let go of comfort, and run with a deeper purpose.As Elizabeth trains for the London Marathon, she opens up about:Running in honor of her fatherRaising awareness for type 1 diabetes researchNavigating the discomfort that comes with growthAnd choosing faithfulness over comfort in both running and lifeIf you’ve ever felt burnt out, unmotivated, or stuck in your training, this episode will remind you that God often does His best work when we step outside what feels easy and familiar.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How to stay motivated during marathon training when running feels hardWhy discomfort is essential for growth in running and faithHow to run with purpose instead of chasing performance aloneWho This Episode Is For:Christian runners seeking to grow in their faithAthletes training for a marathon or endurance raceRunners struggling with motivation, burnout, or lack of purposeAnyone who wants to run for something greater than themselvesChristian Runners who love JesusListener Challenge: Ask yourself: Where am I choosing comfort over calling in my running, or in my life?Step into that uncomfortable space this week, invite God into it, and watch how He strengthens you, not just as a runner, but in your relationship with Him.Connect 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