You don’t need the perfect shoes, you don’t need all the answers, you just need to keep moving — and not do it alone. Progress might feel slow, it might feel muddy but stopping is the only way to stay stuck.

The tough times getting you further than you could have imagined or even noticed.

What happens when you train for one thing… and turn up to something completely different?

In this episode of Pulse Check In, Gracie shares the story of being unknowingly signed up for a Wolf Run — a brutal, muddy, obstacle-packed challenge that turns a simple 10K into a lesson about doubt, adaptability, and community.

From slipping through mud with the wrong shoes on, to relying on strangers to get through impossible obstacles, this conversation explores what it means to keep moving when life gets messy, how faith shows up in unexpected places, and why we’re never meant to face the hardest moments alone.

Expect laughter, honest reflections on mental health and burnout, and a reminder that sometimes progress isn’t fast — it’s just faithful.

Our first guest on the pod, Sam and Gracie swap the running track for the doctor’s office as they sit down with Dr. Joshua Jones to talk all things heart health, faith, and connection. ❤️

From the signs of a struggling heart to the deeper link between the head and the heart, the trio explore what it means to stay both physically and spiritually healthy. There’s laughter, a few awkward waiting-room moments, and some surprisingly profound insights on how our emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing all beat in rhythm together.

Along the way, they unpack lyrics from Gable Price and Friends’ “Think With Your Chest,” reflect on identity in God, and chat about how faith keeps us going when life feels heavy. Plus — don’t miss the debut of their new game segment, “Three Beats Ahead,” where listeners get clues to next week’s theme!

🎧 Expect humour, honesty, and heart — literally.

From marathon sweat to spiritual reset, this episode blends fun, faith, and real talk about keeping body and soul in shape. Dive deeper into faith, wellbeing, and checking in with God.

Join us to swap laughs about summer heat, fridge raids, and marathon training before diving deeper into the “weight” we all carry—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Together, let's explore how faith fuels resilience, why it’s worth pausing to notice the small stuff, and how checking in with God (and each other) can refresh our energy. Expect fun, honesty, and encouragement as we sweat it out and talk it through.

Dive into the “training of you life” — this is your Pulse Check In — not just for fitness, but for faith and mental wellbeing. From marathon gear mishaps and guilty workout tracks, to deep conversations about motivation, purpose, and spiritual foundations, this episode blends humour with heartfelt honesty. Whether you’re lacing up for a run, seeking encouragement in your faith journey, or just needing a check-in with friends, join the conversation and discover how taking stock of your physical and spiritual health keeps you moving forward.

If you want to contact us with your thoughts from this episode, send an email to Plexus@salvationarmy.org.uk and put 'Pulse Check In, All The Gear' in the description.

Together we are up for the training of our lives and we want you to join us. What we are training for is not a sport, it’s a way of life attempting to build up our spiritual and mental health. It’s in the ups and downs where real growth happens, and so much more encouraging when experienced together. Join us for regular check-ins on faith and a fitness for life.