As a sophomore in high school, I decided to join the cross country team because I didn’t have to try out! Rejection was more than I could handle during the first year of being at a boarding school that was two states away from my family. I thought I was going to die during my first few practices but by God’s grace, I eventually improved and ended up thoroughly enjoying running long distance.

Track, on the other hand, wasn’t in my wheelhouse. (You’ll have to listen to today’s episode to know why.) That’s why I tip my hat to amazing runners like Chanelle Price. This is a woman who began running in her childhood and never gave up on her dream of competing professionally.

In fact, Chanelle is preparing to compete this week in the 2021 Olympic Trials so she can qualify to represent the United States in Japan. What I love about Chanelle is her honesty and transparency and I believe you will, too. Her authenticity is inspiring and gives hope to so many of us who struggle with remembering where our value lies as well as who we really are.

In this week’s season finale, Chanelle shares with us:

• why she began running competitively,
• how she found God in one of her lowest moments,
• how God worked to debunk a myth about Christianity in her life,
• how God can use our gifts and story for His glory, and more!

Scripture References

I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. - 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 ESV

Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. - 1 Samuel 17:46 ESV

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31 ESV

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. - Colossians 3:23 ESV

Quotes

“If you chase after Me like you chase after track, just watch what I do in your life.” - Chanelle Price

"Track is what I do; it’s not who I am." - Chanelle Price

Tips on how to be a better athlete

Engage with Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Find a Christian mentor and church home.

Participate in club sports.

Articles About Chanelle

SLUHN Fitness Ambassador Running June 24 to Qualify for Tokyo

Chanelle Price finds peace in struggle

Chanelle Price: “I am tougher because of what I went through”

Chanelle’s Sponsor

St. Luke’s University Network

CONNECT WITH CHANELLE

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