“Continuing to train with an injury is counterproductive!”
Welcome to our reality podcast, with Eric O’Grey in Spokane, Washington coaching Shmulik Shwartz in Lehavim, Israel to lose 140 pounds in 10 months so the two can run the Jerusalem marathon together in March 2017!
Today we’re checking in with Shmulik and hearing about his progress. Shmulik is now down to 246 pounds from a starting weight of 332 pounds in late May! Our conversation focuses on Shmulik’s ankle health, plans for the marathon, and his training, and not so much on actual pounds lost. Join us!
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Shmulik’s test results from the orthopedic doctor: ankle osteoarthritis.
- Why COMPLETE rest is necessary for the healing of the ankle.
- Shmulik has to eliminate the running and walking for now, and concentrate on swimming, rowing, and the exercise bike.
- Shmulik expresses doubt about running the Jerusalem Marathon in March, but Eric insists that there is still time for preparation.
- Eric tells Shmulik not to get discouraged and to follow his doctor’s orders.
- Take the long-distance view!
- Shmulik updates us on his dog, Santo, who had surgery for a non-cancerous tumor.
- Shmulik’s food choices are centered on peas, lentils, rice, chickpeas, and vegetables (not so many potatoes right now—because he likes them “too” much!).
- Shmulik describes his current work with his therapy dogs in a new school and his vision to teach kids to work with other kids with disabilities.
- Maybe dog training tips on the podcast soon?
- New pics of Shmulik coming to the website this week!
- A future podcast guest will be Shmulik’s friend who is a well-known vegan chef with wonderful recipes!
- Shmulik will line up a Jerusalem tour guide to teach Eric and others about the rich history of the city as they run the marathon in March.
- This week’s goal for Shmulik: Follow doctor’s orders and take care of the ankle!
