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