Dear Kingdom Running Club,

This is to express to you my gratitude for the many years of your ministry to keep us healthy and conscious of healthy eating.

Since joining your club in 2016, I have made a conscious effort to address my eating habits and work at continual exercising. If it was not for this ministry I would probably be another ‘couch potato’ casualty.

Learning from you on exercise and running have served as a great tool to change my life. The greatest part of this club is the way Jesus has been the center of it all. Being taught to meditate on the Word of God when we run has definitely influenced the way I think in my daily life.

This year I am unable to run in a marathon due to the injury I had. Due the teachings in these classes I have only changed my plan. I walk regularly 3X a week and continue the rest of what I have been taught. I have improved greatly and am almost completely pain free. I hope to be back on track next year. We will see how it goes.

Again, thank you for all you have done for so many lives. You are all truly a great blessing. Your own personal walk with the Lord has been a real testimony to me and so many others. I am grateful for all of you.

God bless you all. See you next year.

Linda Meenan

I decided this year that I would finally attempt to fulfill a goal I set for myself years ago. I sat in church many years watching the running club march up to the pulpit and share the blessings of being a part of this club and I would say I’m going to join. March, 2026 my journey began. It began with hesitation about completing a half marathon, even though it was a desire of mine. I then met Rick, Stephanie and Jackie who began encouraging me. The teachings and presenters were awesome. I followed many of the health suggestions and lost 11 pounds that I have maintained. My blood pressure has been more consistently normal as well. By the way, I’m a smoothie making Queen now. LOL.

The most important part of my testimony though is the following. When I first began this journey my knees hurt when I ran. Around the time they stopped hurting my thighs began to hurt. Then I was knocked off my bicycle by a dog, and everything hurt. LOL. Miraculously though, I was able to do the 5K (3 miles) with Miles for Mission at the church 11 days after the accident. I had to power walk it though instead of run. I was back up to 7.07 miles walking two weeks later. The miracles kept coming. One month and one day after my bicycle accident I was up to running 7.33 miles. I then experienced pain in my left shin two weeks before the Naperville Half Marathon I signed up for. God was so faithful to me throughout this journey though. I believed that if He saw me through the various aches, pain, and accidents, that He would also see me through achieving my desire to finish a half marathon. I prayed and praised God for victory in advance of the marathon and He gave me grace to finish it. I finished with the fastest pace time I have ever run, and the best time, 2:46:27, I have ever run, and I finished 10th in my age group. My journey has been encouraging to my children as well. My daughter will run a 5k with me this November.

Psalm 91:11 – God’s angels were with me. Philippians 4:13 – God’s strength sustained me. Matthew 28:20 – God is always with me. These scriptures along with my family, friends, and the Kingdom Running Club staff were the impetus for my success.

Thank you so much to the encouraging Kingdom Running Club Leaders/angels who touched my life. Sharon, Rick, Stephanie, Jackie, Cynthia, Regina, Joyce, Angel and Judy. You are wonderful vessels of God championing great health for believers. I pray that God will bless each of you with a long, prosperous life in great health and abundant wealth. God Bless.

Praise God,
“Distermined” (disciplined and determined) Deborah Simpson

As part of my health and fitness recovery journey, Kingdom Running Club provided the spiritual encouragement, mindset keys and some of the vital knowledge for me to regain my full range of mobility, improve my nutrition, lose 20 lbs and regain muscular strength. Since joining Kingdom Running Club I have completed a 5K, five supersprint triathlons, one sprint triathlon and a half marathon. I am thankful to God for KRC’s trainers, resources and community!

First, I joined KRC in 2024, and over the 2 years I have participated in the program I have been able to shed 31 pounds and have learned how to sustain the weight loss.  Second, my other health indicators have improved and stabilized significantly.  Through joining KRC, I was able to train and successfully finish my 8^th ½ Marathon (Fox Valley 2025) in addition to multiple 5K events.

Major Learnings/Takeaways:

1. Simply signing-up and consistently showing-up is 75% of the Battle!  Joining the KRC Community and showing-up is about being a part of a group where everyone’s presence matters.  Your presence matters and it’s bigger than just for yourself.  Our individual presence both inspires and motivates others to also keep showing-up and participating, just as we ourselves are inspired and motivated to show-up and keep working toward our goal.

2. Trust the process!  Sharon, Rick, Cynthia, Joyce, Judy, Richard and other KRC leaders collectively have a wealth of knowledge and experience helping participants train, get healthier, and finish runs.  They bring the best speakers and resources available to the program, and if you stick with it and commit to following the process, you WILL become healthier, and you WILL reach your goal of finishing a marathon, ½ marathon, 5K, or whatever run you decide to pursue. 

I’ve been running with KRC since 2010, with the exception of missing a few years (2019–2024) due to injuries. This year, my goal was to complete one more half marathon. However, as race day approached, I faced several challenges — my body felt weak, and I was unable to participate in the Fox Valley Marathon. I was disappointed and frustrated.

But that frustration turned into determination. I told myself, I’m going to do this race!

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, I got up, put on my workout clothes, turned on my worship music started running to the beat of the sounds of worship, and completed my r13.1 miles in 5 hour! I sent my time and miles to Sharon — and all I could say THANK YOU JESUS!!

My scripture I stand on is Philippians 4:13:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
When the enemy tries to stop you, stand firm, and trust God!

Jeanette Cannon

But I will not give up!! 
You have inspired me to continue to strive to achieve my fitness and health goals!
Thank you for all the work that you and the whole team put into preparing and leading the classes. It is very much appreciated!!
 
Also, my friend, Jane  joined KRC because of its effect on me. Her friend also joined because of the effect of KRC on her!
So please be encouraged that what you all are doing is making a difference!
God bless you!

I regain the confidence to workout again after effects from Covid virus. Got rid of 30lbs, 13.8 of the pounds was shed doing the 28 days of juicing. Decrease in blood pressure from 130/82 to 119/70. Still running 3 times a week. Maintaining weight loss, workout regimen and juicing benefits. Bravo to Minister Sharon and the team for a spirit of excellence. The anointing of God is truly on KRC. I am amazed at God’s ability to run at 60 years old.
The information and revelation of divine health that I receive is beyond any words. Forever grateful and increasing in strength and wholeness.

I want to start by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to the running club for giving me the
opportunity to participate in this incredible
program. I am thrilled to share that I have
successfully lost 30 pounds, and the running
club program has been a tremendous blessing
in helping me renew my body in alignment with
the Word of God.Through this journey,I have ex-perienced not only physical transformation but also spiritual growth, as I embraced the principles of stewardship over my health.
My blood pressure is now stable,and my doctor
has even reduced my medication to a lower dosage a testament to the positive changes this
program has brought to my life.

Good Morning!
It gives me great pleasure to share with you what the Kingdom Running Club has meant to me, this – my first year of participating.
 
Three years ago, I was diagnosed with a sepsis blood infection and was given 2 days to live. However, God told me 4 days before, that He had more for me to do – so I did not accept that verdict!
 
I was in the hospital for 10 days, then in a rehab facility for 7 more weeks. During that time, I had operations on my foot and both legs. I was in a wheelchair, used a walker and eventually used a cane. I remember begging my Physical Therapist to promise me that I’d walk again. I honestly didn’t know if I would be able to walk again.
 
I was eventually able to walk without a cane.  I needed to get stronger. So, with the encouragement of my friend, Linda Meenam, a long-time KRC member, I joined the Kingdom Running Club.  The thought of completing even a 5K run seemed way out of my reach!
 
I so appreciate the God-centered approach to fitness that is the hallmark of the Kingdom Running Club. Every class, every run begins with Prayer, Worship, Scripture Declarations & Motivation. We have learned so much about: Nutrition – I was even inspired to do a 28 day juice fast! The Leaders brought in experts to teach about: How to walk & run, Equipment, Exercise, Mental Attitude and many other things.
 
When I started, I could barely make it walking around this shopping mall once! I was slow. When I tried jogging my fastest, others around me were walking, not even breaking a sweat and they passed me! However, I want you to know, that from all my fellow KRC members and especially the KRC leadership, I only ever heard encouragement and support! They wouldn’t let me say any negative words about myself. They encouraged me to do my best and not compare myself to anyone else. At our Saturday meetings, I was able to connect with others and met Paulette Bradshaw, who became my daily walking/running accountability partner and a good friend. 
 
By the end of the season, I ran two 5K’s and was regularly walking/slow jogging 5-7miles. And who knows? Maybe next year I’ll build up to a ½ Marathon! My favorite quote from the club is: “I might be slow, but I’m faster than the guy sitting on the couch!”
 
I’ve gotten stronger & healthier, but most of all, my mind has been renewed! If you are thinking about getting healthier in the New Year, regardless of your age or physical condition, I recommend joining the Kingdom Running Club and let the Lord lead you into Health!
 
Thank you, Pastor Winston, for giving us this incredible opportunity. I want to thank all of the KRC Leaders: Sharon, Cynthia, Joyce, Kevin, Rick and all of my fellow KRC members for all of your care, instruction and support! God bless you and thank you so very much!!