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Episode 27 Kinda Our First Guest: Karen Huminski on Running, Faith and Starting Again
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In this special episode of the Kinda Fast Podcast, Claire welcomes her very first guest, her mom, Karen Huminski. Together they share an honest and hope-filled conversation about running, faith, and what it looks like to start again at any stage of life.
Karen opens up about returning to running later in life, learning to trust a training plan, and preparing for the Chicago Marathon at age 65. From rebuilding confidence after a long break to navigating comparison, health challenges, and big goals, this episode is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to do hard things.
In This Episode
- First Guest Conversation: Claire sits down with her mom for a meaningful discussion on running and faith.
- Starting Again: What it looks like to return to running after time away.
- Training with Purpose: Why trusting a plan matters at every age.
- Faith and Perspective: How running becomes deeply connected to gratitude and trust in God.
Karen’s Running Journey
Karen shares what led her back to running later in life and how committing to a structured plan helped her regain confidence. Preparing for the Chicago Marathon at 65 has challenged her physically and mentally, while also strengthening her faith and sense of purpose.
Running Without Comparison
Claire and Karen talk openly about comparison and how easy it is to measure progress against others. They discuss what it means to run your own race with gratitude and to stay focused on what God is doing in your own journey.
Faith, Trust, and Big Goals
This conversation highlights how running can become a space for prayer, reflection, and trust. Karen’s story is a reminder that God is not finished yet and that every step forward still counts, no matter where you are starting from.
Who This Episode Is For
- Runners getting started for the first time
- Anyone returning to running after a long break
- Runners navigating comparison or self doubt
- Athletes chasing big goals later in life
- Faith-driven runners seeking purpose beyond performance
- Anyone who needs encouragement to start again
This episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that it is never too late to begin again and that every mile still matters.