Exercise Your Faith is a powerful 5K walk/run designed to unite people through faith and fitness, promoting a holistic approach to health that encompasses both body and spirit. This event is more than just a race—it's an experience that brings together worship, workout sessions, prayer, music, and the opportunity for the community to gather and strengthen their faith.

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The inspiration behind Exercise Your Faith comes from our event organizer, Jude Jean-Marie, who has experienced firsthand the transformative power of faith and fitness. In November 2015, as he was preparing to turn 30, Jude embarked on a fitness journey with the goal of getting back in shape. However, his plans were abruptly interrupted when he tore his patella tendon, requiring surgery and months of recovery. The physical and emotional toll was immense, but with the unwavering support of his praying mother, Jude found the strength to begin again.

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Together, Jude and his mother created a routine that combined fitness, prayer, and Bible study, deepening their bond with each other and with God. This journey of faith and fitness not only brought them closer but also laid the foundation for what would later become B.U.F.F. Lifestyle, a movement that emphasizes the importance of balancing physical and spiritual health.

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Tragically, in December 2016, as Jude and his mother were planning for the year ahead, she suffered a heart attack and passed away suddenly. Overwhelmed with grief, Jude faced a deep depression and turned to emotional eating, gaining 30 pounds in a single month. But his faith wouldn't allow him to give up. In honor of his mother, Jude joined a 12-week fitness challenge, where he lost 57 pounds, 22 inches, and 25% body fat. More importantly, he gained a deeper understanding of God's love and comfort, solidifying his belief in the connection between faith and fitness.

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Exercise Your Faith embodies this belief, offering an event that encourages participants to take care of both their physical and spiritual well-being. The day will include worship and workout sessions, a 5K walk/run, prayer, music, and a variety of vendors focused on health and wellness. Inspired by Jude's journey, this event invites everyone to come together, exercise their faith, and experience the life-changing impact of a healthy, faith-centered lifestyle.