Learn how to provide more like Jesus in your life through our weekly newsletter called Always Provide. Because Jesus always provides for us, we can always provide for others. Get inspiring stories from Justin Thomas, co-founder of The CL Thomas Fellowship® who is an entrepreneur, health coach, business consultant, and ultrarunner in training.
Always Provide: Running 100 Miles Tomorrow:)
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September 27th, 2024 Happy Friday! It's been a few weeks since I provided an update on my mission to be a healthy provider and the work of the CL Thomas Fellowship. A lot has happened and this is a special newsletter inviting you to pray and support my upcoming 100 mile race which is now re-scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday September 28th. 1 big thing: 100 Miles I will be running in the Yeti 100 trail race starting Sept 28th at 7am. Due to the weather, the race course has been modified and the date changed. The goal is still the same though-complete the 100 miles! The race course will now be Abingdon to Damascus and back three times instead of the entire Creeper Trail.
You can track my progress this weekend by going to link below:
2. ⁉️ Why Do This? A Friend Asked Why Do This Ultra? This was a great question and here was my response to him to share: "My why for these ultras started as a way to honor Pop. I try to do something physical the month of March to honor when Pop passed. Now in addition to that why and I want to be a “man in the arena” of life doing epic things and I find that ultras push me to have epic adventures in other areas of my life that are positive as well like being willing to take risks in my career and to know that I can do hard things. I’m enjoying the challenge as well to just rely on my thoughts during these long runs and give space for God." Support my run by donating to the fellowship. If you want to support my run and the work of the CL Thomas Fellowship non-profit here is a link where you can make a tax-deductible gift. Donations go to our Provider Fund helping gift patients a direct primary care membership for unlimited primary care needs for 1 year and also to support the contractor team that produces our podcast and the work of our small groups.
3. 🎤 Podcast Highlights Keep enjoying the podcast! Although it's been a minute since I sent one of these newsletter updates, our weekly podcast Become a Provider has never been more consistent! I interview a guest one week, then have a solo episode to share my provider journey. I hope you are enjoying the show!
4. Final Thoughts My bags are packed. At this point my bags are all packed, I'm waiting on the moment to finally arrive. Thank you! It's a priviledge to share this adventure with people that love and care for me, my family and the work of the CL Thomas Fellowship. Let's go! Update online. Here is the link to the race day tracker again if you want to check-in on the race. More to come later!
Bless & Protect, Justin Thomas |
The CL Thomas Fellowship®
Learn how to provide more like Jesus in your life through our weekly newsletter called Always Provide. Because Jesus always provides for us, we can always provide for others. Get inspiring stories from Justin Thomas, co-founder of The CL Thomas Fellowship® who is an entrepreneur, health coach, business consultant, and ultrarunner in training.
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