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"Run" in the Bible: Hebrews 12:1
In several places in the New Testament, the Christian walk is described as a race to be run. Running in a race requires perseverance, training, and commitment--the parallels to the Christian life are clear: we should rid ourselves of all hindrances and weights holding us back.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2012:1&version=NIV
Fought the good fight in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Paul writes that he has kept the faith and fought the good fight. He's finally finished the race set before him.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Timothy%204:7&version=NIV
Prize - a Christian perspective
The Christian life is compared to a race. Just as, in a physical race, we would push ourselves to the limit for the prize, shouldn't we demonstrate the same level of commitment in pursuing Jesus Christ?
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%209:24&version=NIV
"Run the race" in the Bible: 1 Corinthians 9:24
The Christian life is compared to a race--we're all running together towards a goal. In this case, we aren't trying to "beat" our fellow runners, but why wouldn't we focus all of our energy on reaching our goal as quickly and efficiently as we can?
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Cor.9.24&version=NIV