111. Running, Injury, and Identity: Keeping Jesus at the Center with Upward Running’s Claire Boyce & Travis Vaughn

In today's episode, I interview Claire Boyce and Travis Bond from Upward Sports/Upward Running and the Kinda Fast podcast about running, identity, and keeping Jesus at the center of fitness—especially when injury interrupts training. If you're a faith-driven runner or fitness enthusiast who feels discouraged by injuries or even too intimidated to start, this episode is for you. What we'll cover:

Imposter syndrome and defining what it means to be a runner

Practical ways to avoid making fitness an idol

Lessons from recurring injuries

Rekindling a love for running and embracing all paces

My hope is that you'll walk away with a fresh perspective on running, faith, and what "winning" means to you on your fitness journey.

"Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Helpful time stamps:

00:53 What Is Upward Running 02:51 How They Joined Upward 05:01 Adult Running and Community 06:57 Runner Identity Mindset 10:12 Injuries and Training Smarter 13:00 When Running Becomes an Idol 16:22 Practical Ways to Keep Balance 23:31 Training Plans and Defining Wins

🏃‍♀️ Check out Upward Running here

🎧 Listen to the Kinda Fast Podcast

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