In two weeks, I will run the New York Marathon for the charity Familial Dysautonomia (FD) community.

I am still taking donations. https://tinyurl.com/4cwk2wtx

Last weekend, I was in Chicago for my friend’s son’s wedding.
We had a great time.

. My husband and I arrived in Chicago on Saturday. Besides the wedding, while we were there, we exercised nonstop. We both hate shopping, touring museums, and other touristy stuff, so exercise is what we did.
I am glad I have a spouse willing to do nutty stuff with me and deal with my antics.

Saturday 10-mile walk. My husband was a great sport doing the miles with me.
We walked the Lake Front trail.

Sunday
45-minute swim in the hotel pool
I had the pool to myself.
strength training hotel gym 45 minutes
20-minute gentle bike ride indoors
Wedding time 4-10 pm (PARTY)

Our biggest whoops was my spouse’s legs were sore after the ten-mile walk because he wasn’t trained for it. The ten-mile walk was nothing for me but something for him.

LOL…I forgot that not everyone can walk 10 miles easily.

He prefers strength training and high-intensity 45-minute classes, not steady cardio for 2+ hours. He is in good shape, but he hates marathon running/ training.
Once again, the wedding was terrific. Thanks for inviting us. My husband and I had a fun time in Chicago.

When times are sad in Israel, I run. 🇮🇱 These are my people. I am Jewish.
Long run 22 miles.
The New York Marathon is three weeks away. ✡️💙🤍🇮🇱

The run felt amazing, and it was a big confidence booster.

I think God gave me the extra strength I needed. I also had extra energy to play ball outside with my four crazy Labrador Retrievers.

So, this weekend, I laced up my sneakers and ran. With all the sadness and tragedy in Israel, running was a form of healing. As I ran, I reflected, processed, and shared with other runners what was happening in Israel. Running also releases endorphins, a happy hormone that helps with grief.

This weekend especially, I would say the sport of running was my therapy.

In times of tragedy, part of Judaism is to repair the world and add more mitzvot., in other words, good deeds.

On November 5th, I will proudly run the New York Marathon.
I am running on behalf of the Familial Dysautonomia (FD) community.

Hopefully, continued research and the funds I raise will help find a cure for this disease.

I will continue running marathons as long as I can.

Also, my body is like a temple of God.

The almighty gave me a body designed in his image.

By taking good care of it, I am honoring God.

I need to be strong, focused, and determined to succeed. Hopefully, in 3 short weeks, he will carry me across the finish line.

Time to Taper
It is time to slow down, rest, and get ready to run New York!

Still, time to donate https://tinyurl.com/4cwk2wtx

Familial Dysautonomia (FD) community.

Last week
Monday, Barbell Class
Friday Barbell Class
Saturday 7-mile run
Sunday 22-mile run

 Five more weeks until the New York Marathon 

   Overall, My training is going well. The body has responded well to all the demands I force upon my body. It has adapted well to the multiple miles I have been doing. After the 15 miles, the only sore part of my body was the bottom of my feet. I will take that. 

Saturday 5.5 miles 

Sunday 15 miles. 

 My biggest concern now is not the race but navigating the Train system to get to The Staten Island Ferry that will take me to the start of the race.   

I had my first Zoom meeting with the charity Familial Dysautonomia Foundation. It was nice to meet my teammates and all the staff who work at the foundation. They all seem very nice.  If you like to donate the link is https://tinyurl.com/4cwk2wtx

My New York Marathon 2023 Women’s Jacket came in the mail yesterday.  

  I will wear it AFTER I complete the marathon because of superstition. I need to earn the ability to wear it.  

I must run 26.2 miles before the jacket is worn by   

me. I don’t want bad luck.

 My favorite recovery drink Chocolate Milk .

 

My spouse likes this Bumper sticker. He is not a runner.