In this, the last episode of 2024, FCA Endurance Director Mark Long leads a discussion with various huddle leaders, ministry partners, professional athletes and friends of the ministry on what made 2024 such a blessing. We welcome you to celebrate with us and join us in thanksgiving and worship as we acknowledge God and thank Him for what He's so graciously given.

And thank you for tuning in and supporting FCA Endurance and The Race Podcast in 2024, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025!

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ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

Welcome to The Race Podcast, brought to you by FCA Endurance, where our goal is to unite, equip, and encourage Christian endurance athletes to see the world changed for Christ at the local huddle level and across the globe.

I’m your host Andy Peterson, and with me for this show, Episode 23, is professional triathlete Kelly Fillnow. Kelly is a USAT, RRCA certified coach and owner of Fillnow Coaching.

Kelly has racked up very impressive statistics during her stellar running and triathlon career, and it all started when she discovered a love for running which positioned her to lead Davidson College to their first ever Southern Conference title. After graduating from Davidson with honors, Kelly ran for Duke University, who was then #1 in the nation in Cross Country. After graduating, Kelly stumbled into triathlon and finished 3rd in her very first attempt. She went on to win her first half ironman, and then she qualified for the Hawaii Ironman World Championships. As an amateur, she finished on the podium in her two Ironman World Championship appearances, became a Duathlon Age Group National and World Champion, and set an American amateur Ironman record in her third Ironman in 9:29:49. As a professional triathlete, Kelly has placed as high as 3rd in both the 70.3 and Ironman distances. After tearing her ACL/meniscus while cheering for her athletes at a race, she came back stronger than ever due to tremendous grit, work, and dedication. As part of her comeback, she PR’d in every distance from the Olympic to the Ironman in 2021. In 2022, she went on to compete in all three Ironman and 70.3 world championships at the professional level, finishing as high as 15th in the world.

Today, Kelly is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams and discovering the greatness within them. As part of Fillnow Coaching, she has coached a National Age Group Champion, World Championship qualifiers, World Championship podium athletes, amateur Ironman and 70.3 champions, and helped athletes who could not run more than two minutes to crossing marathon finish lines. She believes anyone can reach beyond what they dare to dream through consistent hard work and self-efficacy.

You are sure to be edified during this next hour or so as Kelly shares with us how Christ has been faithful through the highs and lows of her life, including an amazing professional triathlon career, her successful coaching business, and family life, teaching her to not to doubt, but to trust in Him. So join us as we discuss her testimony at Ironman Chattanooga 70.3’s Iron Prayer event, her triathlon comeback, and how Christ’s love shines through to those she coaches.

Links:

Fillnow Coaching: https://fillnowcoaching.com/

Fillnow Coaching on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fillnowcoaching/

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ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

Sit back, buckle up, and listen in as we have the privilege of talking once again with Barry Edwards. Barry has a tremendous triathlon record, with over 70 Ironman appearances under his belt - seven 70.3 World Championships, and two full Ironman World Championships, and as of the Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga a few months back, Barry has had seven first place Ironman age group victories in the past 12 months or so. His next challenge will be his third full Ironman World Championship appearance next Month in Kona on October 26th, where his goal is to once again stand on the top step of the podium in his age group.

Barry talks about training, nutrition, time management, and focusing on Christ as the center and purpose of it all, so if you are looking to be inspired, this episode is for you. If you are looking to level up your training, Barry has some excellent advice to share. And if you are thinking 140.6 for the first time, then start with this episode. It will encourage and edify.

Links:

Episode 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-barry-edwards/id1677648255?i=1000609304222

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ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD