Running Without Losing Your Identity with Conni Mahoney

In this episode of the Running His Race Podcast, Coach Elizabeth sits down with Conni— a trail runner from Crested Butte, Colorado — to talk about faith in God, identity, and how to pursue running without letting it define you.Conni shares her journey from trail running to crewing ultras, and how God began to shift her understanding of her identity as “a runner.”As a wildlife photographer and co-host of the Spouse Sponsored Podcast, she brings a unique perspective on balancing passion, purpose, and faith.Together, Coach Elizabeth and Conni dive into:How runners can unknowingly attach their identity to resultsThe beauty and spiritual growth found in trail runningThe role of community in the running journeyConni shares the moment she recognized that her identity wasn’t found in being “a runner," but in being a Child of God.This episode is a powerful reminder that running is something we do, not who we are.If you've ever struggled with comparison, pressure, or feeling like your value rises and falls with your pace or PRs, this conversation will encourage you to shift your focus from performance to purpose.Who This Episode is For:Christian runners seeking the Lord in their trainingTrail runners and endurance athletesAnyone who loves JesusListener Challenge: Take time this week to ask yourself: Is my identity rooted in Christ or in my running?Consider how you can pursue your goals in your training while remembering that your worth comes from God, not your race results.Connect with Conni:Listen to her podcast, Spouse Sponsored, on Apple or Spotify! Instagram: @SpouseSponsoredMore information on Trail Sisters Connect 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