1. RUNNING YOUR RACE DON’T GET A CRAMP

2. Training For A Sprint Decide where you’re going to run
Jog one or two laps around the track
Stretch
Determine the time and length of the sprint
First sprint 70% of intensity then increase
Rest 2-5 minutes in between sprints
Cool down

3. Training For Hurdles Quick Start
Minimize time from start to first hurdle
Manage your steps
Minimize time fo3 steps between hurdle
Minimize hurdle clearing time
Get the most out of the hurdle clearance

4. Training For Long Distance
Start slowly
Add incline
Stretch Your Muscles
Eat Properly
Drink Enough Fluids

5. Preventing A Cramp Reduce exercise intensity Run Steady
Combination Workouts
Strengthening Exercises

6. The Christian Race is a Long Distance Race
24. Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize, so run to win!
25. All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
26. So, I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.
27. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others, I myself might be disqualified.
(1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NLT)

7. Winning The Race Requires:
Preparation
Discipline
Self-Denial

8. Preparation Bible Study Worship of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Fasting and Praying

9. Discipline Run with Endurance Love the Lord with your whole heart
Obey God’s Commandments
Remain Faithful

10. Self Denial JUST SAY NO! Say NO to your sinful desires
Say (I have)NO obligation to do what my sinful nature urges me to do
Say NO to friends or situations that lead me from Christ

11. Don’t Be Disqualified Live a holy life Exercise self-control
Endure hardships for Christ’s sake

12. Galatians 5:7-10 NLT
7. You were running the race so well, who has hindered you back from following the truth? 8. It certainly isn’t God, for He is the one who called you to freedom. 9. This false teaching is like a little yeast that spreads through the whole batch of dough! 10. I’m trusting the Lord to keep you from believing false teaching , God will judge that person, whoever he is, who has been confusing you.

13. Don’t Catch A Cramp

14. How NOT to Catch a Cramp Eat well (Jesus is the Bread of Life)
Stay Hydrated (Jesus is the Living Water)
Consistent in worship
Consistent in living a holy life

15. Receive Your Crown A crown that’s imperishable
A crown of righteousness
A crown of glory
A crown of life
You’ve WON Your Race