A Dose of Inspiration - Part 3

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As I was finishing my run a few weeks ago I saw a runner wearing a NYC Marathon tee shirt. I approached him and said "I have one of those too!". We talked and took selfies. His name is Ron Friedman and is from Brooklyn. I then had the honor and privilege of running with him and had a nice conversation as we ran together. Ron ran the NYC marathon last November. He is 76! That's what I call inspiration! If he can do it you can spend 30-40 minutes of exercise 3-4 times per week.

After the race Ron was interviewed by a local TV station in New York. You can see it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24MnjUKchEQ He talks about his health challenges and why he decided to run the marathon. Well worth the watch!





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