The Roman Empire: Allusions to Grecian Game Adapted by Foot Races

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.

…as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

…and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. …

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.