Walk Run Soar

Book cover titled 'WALK RUN SOAR: A 52-Week Running Devotional' by Dorina Gilmore Young with Shawn Young, featuring an abstract image of a person running with a dotted pattern on a teal background.

As a runner, you work hard to meet your physical goals. But deep down, you long for your training to be a more meaningful experience, one that engages your body, mind, soul, and spirit. Walk, Run, Soar is a 52-week devotional and training journal designed for runners (and walkers!) who long to experience God’s presence in a deeper way as you pound the pavement or traverse the trails. Walk, Run, Soar gets you moving with a new motivation: knowing Jesus more, every step of the way.

Along with weekly devotions to inspire you, Walk, Run, Soar includes

  • practical running and training tips

  • training schedules from a triathlon and marathon co

  • advice on how to fuel your body well

  • reflection questions and action steps

  • space to journal and record your running progress

Whether you are new to running or a longtime runner, this inspiring devotional will motivate you to hit your fitness goals while strengthening your faith. Get ready to soar!

Foreword

Written by Olympian Ryan Hall

“The book you are holding in your hands is a powerful guide to help you experience God every step of your journey. It will turn your attention away from the lesser goals and toward the greatest goal: experiencing God on the run.”

Other endorsements:

“A foam roller for your faith! Five to ten minutes of this devotional will leave you rejuvenated as you discover the unique connection between running and faith. Packed with entertaining stories, practical running tips, and challenging faith steps, this book is the ultimate training tool.”

-CJ Albertson, college coach, indoor marathon world record holder; Chelsey Albertson, U.S. Olympic marathon trials qualifier

“Dorina is an encourager who moves women forward in their faith. Her words will give you the courage to take the next brave, Jesus-following step in your story.”

-Holly Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author

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About the authors

Dorina Gilmore Young is a writer, speaker, former news reporter, and long-time runner. She writes regularly at DorinaGlorygram.substack.com and is a contributor on DaySpring’s (in)courage writing team. Dorina’s husband, marathoner and Ironman triathlete Shawn Young, provides the practical running tips in Walk, Run, Soar. Together, the Youngs coach cross-country, track, and marathon teams. They live in California, raising three daughters to love the cultural diversity, beautiful landscapes, and unique food of the state.

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