Forty day training plan starts September 23rd. Last day to register is September 15th.
How It Works:
- Register on RunSignUp for the optional free 40-Day Training Plan event (make sure to select the OPTIONAL 40 DAY TRAINING PLAN ending in 5k)
- Check your email for details on each training plan (look in spam/junk too).
- Pick your plan using the link in the email.
- Get weekly workouts by email and text.
- Receive your race package in the mail during Week 1 of your 40 days — includes your T-shirt, medal, journal, and bookmark.
Your training has a higher purpose. Every step you take can strengthen your body and revive your heart for Christ. The Heartbeat for Jesus 40-Day Training Plan is more than just a workout—it’s a faith-filled-heart-pumping journey that builds endurance, both physically and spiritually.We focus on strengthening your heart for Jesus. Designed for all fitness levels, this program pairs heart rate-based training with scripture, helping you grow stronger in your faith while preparing for a 5K celebration.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Structured workouts for all levels
- Scripture to align your heart with God’s purpose
- The ultimate goal: A virtual 5K celebration of faith and fitness!
You are invited to be part of this Heart Revival Movement—a call to train, grow, and glorify God in every step.
Heartbeat for Jesus use 80/20 coaching. We focus on heart rate training with 80% the pace of grace and "easy" miles, and 20% of your workouts grit with "hard" miles.
- It builds a stronger heart without breaking you down ❤️
- Easy miles train your heart to be efficient and steady! Run with endurance!
- You actually get faster by going slower 🏃♀️💨
- Easy miles teach your body to use energy better and recover quicker— you finish feeling good—so you can show up tomorrow ready to go again.
- It keeps you in the game 🩹🙌🏼[
- You will avoid the injuries that sideline so many runners. Consistency is where the real magic happens.
Why 40 days?
40 days of rain for Noah. Moses spent 40 days on the mountain. Israel wandered for 40 years in the wilderness. Even Jesus spent 40 days fasting before stepping into His purpose. 40 isn’t random—it’s God’s number for transformation. A period of testing, refining, and breakthrough.
5 training plans:
♥️ you love to walk.
♥️ and want to build healthy habits through consistency and accountability.
♥️ our Beginner Plan called GENESIS to walk + jog on race day
THIS PLAN IS FOR YOU IF:
♥️ you are new to running and currently not able to run one mile without walking.
♥️ you want to jog + walk the 5k.
♥️ currently walking, but want to transition into running with a simple, gradual approach with heart rate zones.
♥️ the Intermeidiate Plan called PSALMS.
♥️ you want to mostly jog the 5k with some walk breaks.
THIS PLAN IS FOR YOU IF:
♥️ you are active, but running is a new adventure.
♥️ or maybe you are coming back to running from burnout.
♥️ you can go out and jog a mile today, but want to train over the 40 days to mostly jog|run (with some walk breaks) the 5k race using heart rate training and zones.
♥️ the Advanced plan called Exodus.
THIS PLAN IS FOR YOU IF:
♥️ you can go out today and comfortably run 2-3 miles without walking.
♥️ you want to build endurance, improve stamina, and develop a stronger race pace for your 5K.
♥️ this plan provides structured training using heart rate and zones.
♥️ the Joshua Plan is for the competitive runner
THIS PLAN IS FOR YOU IF:
♥️ you can comfortably run 4+ miles without walking and want to sharpen your speed and endurance.
♥️ you are going for a personal best (PR) in your 5K compared to past 5k races.
♥️ you want race pace workouts and are confident in pacing and speed.
