https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2023/teams/rabbinachiklein
Join me on my incredible new journey. You are already familiar with RabbisCanRun (RCR), the program where I trained to run a 10k (6+ miles) in Jerusalem. In 2019, we were the second year of Rabbis training to get into shape, and we tried to be better role models for health. Then you stood by my side as I completed a grueling competition in RabbisCanEat, and you may even remember the RabbisCanSpell program! Fast forward to 2022, where I was able to run 18 miles straight in Sunrise, Florida.
This year I had big plans to run a full Marathon (26+ miles) . I had been training well and I got up to 12 miles about two months ago. Then in an unrelated incident, I had jumped and immediately snapped my calf muscle. After hobbling through the day and then getting an MRI a few days later, it was determined that I had torn my calf muscle. That meant that not only could I not run, but I could not even walk.
And so my new unplanned journey began from RabbisCanRun to RabbisShouldn’tJump And then to RabbisGetInjured. With a few visits to the orthopedist to confirm the injury, I asked what can be done. The only thought that I could come up with was “why don’t I just join RabbisCanEat again?” But the doctor would have nothing of it. “It will heal, and you will run again,” he said.
Therefore, I would like you to join me on my next journey, RabbisCanRecover. From the 8 weeks since my injury I made progress going from crutches to walking, and now back to jogging. Believe it or not, but on February 6th, I plan to run 9 miles. This perhaps is an even greater feat than the 18 miles of last year.
And I know as you cheer for me, you will be giving me the strength to push through to the finish.
Along with your moral and spiritual support, I would love for you to throw in some financial support as well, as I raise money for Olami Kiruv outreach. Many people that you know have benefited from Olami’s outstretched arm, with kiruv professionals all over USA campuses, and other organizations that you may be familiar with such as Olami West, led by our very own Rabbi Eli Bloom. Well, the monies I raise will go to support great outreach efforts to bring more Jews back to the fold and lead healthy religious and meaningful lives.
Please click here to lend a hand and show your support:
https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2023/teams/rabbinachiklein
I look forward to recovering and sharing the joys of getting up when you get down.