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Birthday Reflections: 4 Weeks Out From My Marathon

Four weeks from race day, I celebrated my birthday with a long run, a soccer game, and a backyard BBQ. Marathon training in your 40s means choices—sleep, family, and structure over late nights out. Here’s why this season of “enough” feels right.

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To Fast or Not to Fast on Yom Kippur: A Gentle Guide

Yom Kippur fasting is a powerful tradition—but not always safe for everyone. Jewish law is clear: preserving life and health comes first. This post explores questions to ask yourself, ways to honor the holiday without food restriction, and how choosing health may be the most meaningful observance of all.

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Why You Need to Fuel Your Runs: The Truth About Gels, Influencers, and Listening to Your Body

When a viral Instagram post claimed runners don’t need gels for a half marathon, psychotherapist and endurance specialist Stephanie Roth Goldberg set the record straight. In this video, she shares why under-fueling is harmful, how it impacts mindset and performance, and what every runner should know about building better nutrition habits—especially those struggling with body image.

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