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Run Your Race: Week 2

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we wrap up our May Run Your Race series by asking the question that ties everything together: how do we define success for ourselves? After a month of talking about runfluencers, comparison traps, goals that actually fit us, and what happens when the plan falls apart, this finale brings it all home with one simple truth: success is not one-size-fits-all. For some runners, success is a PR, a new distance, or an age group placement, but for others it might be finishing healthy, getting back to a start line after life knocked them down, or still loving running years from now. We talk about why letting running culture, social media, watches, or even our running friends define success for us can add pressure we were never meant to carry. This episode looks at success through different seasons of life, whether we are coming back from injury, managing work stress, navigating parenting chaos, training for a marathon, or simply trying to keep running fun. We also push back against the idea that walking means failure, slower paces do not matter, rest is weakness, or a race only counts if it looks impressive online. Instead, we focus on longevity, joy, and building a running life that keeps giving us more start lines. Before the world starts grading our run, we need to define the win for ourselves. Because the clock can tell us when we finished, but it can never tell us what the finish meant.

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Run Your Race: Week 1

We welcome our special guest, Pastor Ian Byrd! Ian, the Apostolic Team Leader of Life Links International, is bringing a powerful and inspiring message about stepping into all that God has for your life. Too often, we find ourselves lingering in the past, but God is calling each of us forward toward our destiny. To run the race He has set before us, we must release what's behind and press on with purpose and faith. Come ready to be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to move forward into everything God has prepared for you!

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, our Run Your Race series continues with a topic every runner eventually faces: what happens when the plan falls apart. We talk about missed training runs, bad workouts, illness, family chaos, work conflicts, weather, fatigue, injuries, stomach issues, and those mysterious “why do my legs feel like wet cement?” days that show up out of nowhere. The truth is, no one gets a perfect training cycle, not everyday runners, not elites, and not the perfectly filtered folks online. Instead of panicking when things go sideways, this episode focuses on adjusting without quitting, whether that means moving a long run, shortening a workout, switching to cross-training, taking an extra rest day, dropping race distance, or walking more than expected. We also break down why bad race days happen, from heat and humidity to GI issues, poor sleep, fueling mistakes, course surprises, and mental spirals. Most importantly, we remind ourselves that a bad run or rough race is information, not an indictment. Missed miles do not need revenge miles, and one bad week does not erase months of showing up. Because the plan does not define us. How we adapt does.

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This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, our accidental-but-apparently-working Run Your Race series continues with a simple question: do our running goals actually fit us? After talking about runfluencers and the comparison traps that come from friends, watches, race results, and old PRs, we shift into rebuilding something better: goals based on our real lives. We look at the many pieces that should shape a running goal, including current fitness, schedule, health history, motivation, recovery, season of life, and the reason we run in the first place. From Death by 5K to Sydney Marathon training, we talk through why a goal can sound exciting and still be wrong for the season we are in. This episode breaks down the difference between outcome goals, like finishing a marathon or chasing a PR, and process goals, like running consistently, strength training, sleeping better, fueling properly, and finishing a training cycle healthy. We also dig into the power of setting A, B, and C goals so race day does not become an all-or-nothing scoreboard. Sometimes the dream day happens, sometimes we get a solid effort, and sometimes just finishing the dang thing is the win. At the heart of it all is one big reminder: a good goal should challenge us without punishing us. Because the goal is not just to cross one finish line, it is to keep finding start lines.

Weights not only slow you down but also drain you spiritually. Stay focused on what matters to finish your race well

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, our Run Your Race series continues with a look at one of the sneakiest traps in running: comparison. Last week, we talked about the loud pressure of runfluencer culture, but this week we dig into the quieter ways comparison creeps into our minds through faster friends, local race results, Strava posts, Garmin data, and even old versions of ourselves. We break down how seeing someone else's PR, “easy run,” or big training week can make our own progress feel smaller, even when we're doing exactly what we need to do. We also talk about the danger of comparing ourselves to the runner we used to be before injury, surgery, weight gain, aging, burnout, or busy seasons of life changed the equation. Technology can help us train smarter, but when watches, spreadsheets, VO2 max estimates, HRV scores, and race result pages start judging our worth, running can quickly become a scoreboard instead of a release. This episode asks us to define success before the run, celebrate consistency, follow people who make running feel possible, and remember the season of life we're actually in. Because someone else's good day does not make our run a bad one. Run the season we're in, not the season someone else is posting about.

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Sermon - May 3, 2026

A horse named Great Tempo was completely off the screen with less than half a mile left in the 2026 Kentucky Derby and still won the race — and that moment broke something open for me about what it means to stay in your race when everything looks hopeless. In this episode, I break down three powerful lessons from that comeback that apply directly to your business, your goals, and your life. If you're still breathing, you're still in the race, and that means you still have a shot. Key Takeaways Being last does not mean you are out — the only position that matters is where you are at the finish line, not the halfway point. Human odds and outside opinions are not facts — somebody has to win, and that somebody can always be you. While everyone else fights for position and burns energy bumping into each other, running your own race without the noise can be your biggest advantage. Being in the back early is not a weakness — it can mean you arrive fresh, conserved, and ready when it counts most. Sometimes winning requires swinging wide, going the extra distance, and being comfortable being alone on the outside while everyone else crowds the middle. Action Steps Write down the one goal or race you have been quietly giving up on because you feel too far behind, then ask yourself honestly: am I still in the race? If yes, recommit today. Identify where you have been burning energy trying to keep up with others or chasing validation instead of running your own strategy, and cut one of those distractions this week. Get comfortable with the outside lane. Pick one area of your life where you are willing to go farther than everyone else, even if it looks unconventional on paper, and commit to that path. Notable Quote It doesn't matter what place I'm in at the one mile mark — it matters what place I'm in at the one point two five mile mark.

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we kick off May by asking a big question: are running influencers helping the sport, or quietly making it harder for everyday runners to feel like they belong? We dive into the growing world of “runfluencer” culture, where marathon training can look effortless, high mileage looks normal, rest days get treated like weakness, and every run becomes a piece of content. But for most of us, running has to fit around jobs, families, stress, sleep, recovery, and real life. We talk about the danger of comparing our behind-the-scenes to someone else's highlight reel, especially when the full picture may include editing, privilege, sponsorships, and a lifestyle built around training. This episode breaks down why elite-level advice does not always translate to beginners, comeback runners, older runners, or weekend warriors just trying to stay healthy and enjoy the miles. We also look at the mental side of this trend, from body image pressure to feeling like our 5K, half marathon, or marathon somehow “doesn't count” because someone online did more. At the heart of it all is one simple message: follow the people who make running feel more possible, not less. Run your race, not the influencer's race, not the algorithm's race — your race.

From distractions to sin to comparison, so many things slow us down without us even realizing it. Hebrews 12 calls us to throw off everything that hinders and run with endurance… but how do you actually do that in real life? What weight are you holding onto? What's keeping you stuck or distracted? Are you even running the race God set before you… or someone else's? Through this conversation, you'll be reminded that the goal isn't perfection… it's perseverance. And the only way we keep going is by fixing our eyes on Jesus.   In this conversation, Madi and Grant talk about: -What "running your race" actually means -How to identify the weight holding you back -Why letting go is necessary to move forward -What it looks like to stay focused on Jesus daily   My prayer is that you would feel encouraged to release what's been weighing you down, refocus your heart on Jesus, and run your race with endurance and freedom. New episodes every Thursday at 7am EST

Are you facing what feels like impossible situations? Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce shares how trusting God brings rest and helps you keep moving forward.

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Prophet Bobby Legere delivers a powerful message about running the race God has set before us, particularly in the context of transitioning after the passing of Pastor John. The sermon emphasizes the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith, rather than being distracted by circumstances, storms, or the enemy's attacks. Drawing from Hebrews 12, the message challenges believers to actively participate in the body of Christ, using the faith of Christ rather than relying solely on their own faith. The sermon underscores that God provides supernatural strength to those who remain focused on Him, transforming trials into opportunities for spiritual growth and advancement. Prophet Bobby emphasizes that believers are designed not to fly through storms in their own strength, but to soar like eagles by allowing God's power to lift them above their circumstances.

Are you facing what feels like impossible situations? Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce shares how trusting God brings rest and helps you keep moving forward.

Are you facing what feels like impossible situations? Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce shares how trusting God brings rest and helps you keep moving forward.

4/26/2026 - Hebrews 12:1-2 - Robert Elliott: Run Your Race by Pastor Dennis Fountain

Are you facing what feels like impossible situations? Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce shares how trusting God brings rest and helps you keep moving forward.

Have you ever struggled with comparing yourself to the people around you? Comparison will consistently cloud the clarity of God's call in your life. This message will help you get in your lane, stay in your lane and run the race that God has for you to run.

Have you ever struggled with comparing yourself to the people around you? Comparison will consistently cloud the clarity of God's call in your life. This message will help you get in your lane, stay in your lane and run the race that God has for you to run.

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With God on your side, all things are possible! Learn how to remain in God's supernatural rest when your problems appear to be unfixable.

This special episode of the Grit Rising podcast features host Trent Bryson in conversation with his daughter, Alexa Bryson. A current student at UC Santa Barbara and a standout runner on the cross country and track teams, Alexa brings curiosity and a fresh perspective as she interviews her father about the path that shaped his career. Trent reflects on starting his career at Merrill Lynch before returning to Bryson to help grow the family business in new directions, expanding beyond its insurance roots into areas such as private equity. The conversation centers on grit, resilience, and the mindset of finding a way when the path forward is not always clear. Alexa asks thoughtful questions about the risks, decisions, and lessons that shaped her father's journey. The episode also serves as a tribute to Trent's father, Rick, whose example of determination and perseverance continues to guide the Bryson family. It is a conversation about legacy, grit, and the responsibility each generation carries to keep moving forward and find its own way.

What does it take to run your race with endurance? The middle of the race is where many people quit, but it's also where endurance is built. In 1 Corinthians 9:25–27, Paul compares the Christian life to a race that requires discipline, perseverance, and spiritual training. Filmed in Athens, Greece, this message from Kyle Ranson explores how Paul endured a difficult season while standing before the Areopagus, one of the most intimidating places in the ancient world. Through his example, we discover why spiritual breakthrough often comes through perseverance, what strict training helps us stay faithful, and how God endures for us as we endure for Him.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Most of us are running from the very seasons God is using to prepare us for our ultimate calling. Pastor Joe Moss reveals how the weight, pain, and pressure you're feeling aren't signs of failure—they're evidence of divine training. When life leaves you in the wilderness, under pressure, or carrying grief, it's not punishment; it's preparation for the race God has set before you.In this powerful episode, Pastor Joe shares his personal journey from physical trainer to spiritual leader, illustrating how seasons of discomfort are actually moments of divine development. You'll discover how endurance is built in resistance, not comfort—why the weight you're carrying is actually a sign that you're in training, not drowning. We break down the biblical concept of running your unique race with perseverance, highlighting Hebrews 12:1-2's call to run with endurance and focus on finishing, not just starting.You'll learn tangible strategies for developing spiritual stamina—power habits like prayer, obedience, physical discipline, and education—that prepare you for the next level. Pastor Joe discusses the importance of recognizing seasons labeled as “hard” or “heavy” not as setbacks, but as God's way of strengthening you for leadership and impact. Whether it's grief, responsibility, or spiritual stretch, this episode reminds you that every challenge is an opportunity to develop capacity, resilience, and faith.If you've been asking why life feels so heavy or wondering if you're behind schedule, this episode is your wake-up call: You're not drowning—you're developing. The race isn't given to the swift but to those who endure. Embrace the weight, trust the process, and train for victory. Perfect for leaders, dreamers, and anyone feeling the pressure of their calling—this is the real blueprint for finishing well.Join Pastor Joe as he redefines struggle as strength, demonstrating that weight means you're in training—getting you ready to run your best race. Because the baton is in your hand, and finishing what you've been entrusted with is the ultimate goal.Who Should Listen: Leaders facing pressure, anyone in a season of hardship, and those seeking spiritual endurance and purpose. If you're tired of running in circles and ready to run with strength and perseverance, this episode is your divine playbook.

Episode 109 – a conversation with speaker, pastor, consultant, and writer Portia Allen and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. These two dive into the challenges of navigating God's calling on our lives, share their personal experiences dealing with comparison and jealousy surrounding spiritual gifts, and discuss the importance of cheering one another on within a strong Christian community. Portia and Mykelti also explore how to work through different seasons of life with wisdom, truth, and discernment. Learn more about Portia Allen and find resources at portiaallen.com. Follow @portia__allen on social media. Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr, Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship), and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party with BTG Bingo Bonanza with Pamela Steinle, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!  Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat  May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email info@mnbtg.org to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join a 2026 BTG Missions Trip to Prague or Budapest: mnbtg.org/trips. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Are you running your race—or just going through the motions? In part two of How to Run Your Race to Win, Pastor Keith Craft delivers a powerful, practical message on living with purpose, discipline, and faith. Drawing from Scripture and real-life stories, this message challenges you to stop drifting and start running intentionally in every area of life—your faith, marriage, family, career, finances, and health.

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Run Your Race – There Is Grace for Your Race Pastor Ralph Royea delivers a powerful message reminding us that every believer has a God-assigned race—and the grace to finish it strong. In this sermon, you'll discover: Why everlasting life starts now How the enemy tries to disqualify, distract, and discourage The difference between mercy for the race and grace for your race Why staying in your lane matters more than running fast How to finish without quitting, cutting corners, or losing heart You are not running alone. God is already in your future—and He's faithful every step of the way.

Everyone is running—but not everyone is winning. In this message, Pastor Keith Craft teaches what it truly means to run with purpose and discipline in 2026. Using 1 Corinthians 9:24, Pastor Keith reminds us that God didn't call us to drift through life—He called us to run to win.

You're Not Done Yet | Run Your Race | Corey Foshee

Comparison doesn't just distract us; it crushes our soul. Scripture calls envy what it is; resentment that rots us from the inside out. Jesus invites us to a better way. Not looking around; but looking up. Not running their race; but the one set before us. Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. #LoveMoves 00:00 – The First Comparison in the Garden 02:45 – Comparison Is Normalized but Destructive 04:58 – Comparison Crushes Your Soul (Proverbs 14:30) 08:21 – How Comparison Is Shaping Our Culture 12:18 – Comparison Steals Joy, Identity, and Peace 15:44 – The Moving Target of Approval 19:09 – What God Thinks About You 21:00 – The Disciples Compare While Jesus Heads to the Cross 24:10 – How Comparison Kills Relationships 26:10 – Comparison in Marriage, Parenting, and Daily Life 30:28 – Be Present Where You Are 32:02 – Kill Comparison Before It Kills You 33:41 – Run Your Race, Not Theirs (Hebrews 12) 36:01 – Turning From Comparison to Jesus 37:05 – Experiencing Freedom in Christ Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect

Gradually The Suddenly | Run Your Race | Josh Canizaro

Chasing Money | Run Your Race | Amber Canizaro

Send us a textIn today's Monday Morning Motivation episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, we're talking about one of the biggest silent killers of momentum for small business owners: comparison.Somewhere right now, someone else's business looks bigger, faster, and more successful. But chasing someone else's path is a distraction that costs you focus, confidence, and progress.This episode is a mindset reset for entrepreneurs who feel behind, discouraged, or tempted to measure their success against others. You'll learn why comparison is wasted energy, how to define success on your terms, and how to stay focused on the work that actually moves your business forward.

veryone is running—but not everyone is running the race God designed for them. In this powerful message, Pastor Jeremy Baker teaches how to run with identity, faith, and bold obedience in 2026

Get Set Physically | Run Your Race | Josh Canizaro

On Your Mark | Run Your Race | Josh Canizaro

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