In the age of confinement, Elisha Nochomovitz figured out a way to run a marathon anyway – back and forth on his 23 foot balcony.
That’s right. He ran 42.2 kilometers (26.2 miles) straight, never leaving his 7-meter-long (23-foot) balcony.
He saw it as a physical and mental challenge, but he also shared the images online as a way “to extend my support to the entire medical personnel who are doing an exceptional job. He didn’t exactly make record time. It took him six hours and 48 minutes. He got nauseous, and got worried the neighbors would complain about the pounding of his footsteps. But he did it.
Nochomovitz had been training for a marathon, and said “I needed to assure myself that I could still run 40 kilometers whatever the condition.” He lost track of how many laps he did, but his pedometer kept track while his mind wandered.
“I thought about many things, what’s going to happen, when I see that the world has stopped, sports, economy, finance,” he said. “We learned in history about wars between nations, men and weapons, but this is something that is beyond us.” He especially thought about medics, “the real everyday heroes.”
And he had a key helper. “I had my girlfriend here who was giving me drinks and M&Ms.”
Outside, some onlookers stared in confusion.
And his neighbors? “They were very understanding.”
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“when you run the marathon, you run against the distance,
not against the other runners and not against the time.”
-haile gebrselassie
An uplifting and wonderful story to share! Makes me feel like I am not using my down time well enough. Stay safe and well!
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ha, i know, i’m clearly an underachiever – and you too )
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An amazing man and you are equally amazing for finding and sharing those nuggets of info, courage, wisdom and fun. Thank you Beth ❤
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i love finding these people, my pleasure –
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Wonderful, beth! Thanks for sharing. 💕
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my pleasure, i never cease to be amazed by the world and the people within it
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Whatever rocks your boat.
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yes –
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Reblogged this on Daniel Kemp and commented:
There are things that are strange and there are strange things.
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ty daniel, and you are so right
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I run/jog/walk in my kitchen while listening to a podcast or the radio. I’ve done a few miles, but I can’t imagine doing 26. It’s good his neighbors are so understanding. 😀
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Excellent- and it is)
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How amazing. That’s determination for you.
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The epitome
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BRAVO!!!!!!! To him and his spirit !!!
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Viva!
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That is crazy.. Marathon runners are crazy anyway, but that is beyond comprehension….
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It is!
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Now that’s a lot of turns, Beth.
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Yes! Dizzying
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…and he’s healthier in the long run
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Yes!
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I at chocolate chip pancakes instead of running. But maybe later, after the chocolate buzz wears off, I’ll go for a walk. 🙂
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Carry them when you walk and call it even. Weight-bearing exercise is a good workout
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Perfect! They are delicious and non-fattening…except for the chips. 1 egg, 1 smashed banana and 2 tbs of flower. Mix and that’s it. The chips are optional. Really good for you too. 🙂 Then I went for a long walk.
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Great! I’m going to suggest this to my kinder class to make at home w their parents
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Yes, no sugar or fat, no mix, just three ingredients and they are delicious. Makes 3 or 4 depending on how big. But they are healthy and yummy. I always add chips.
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thanks. so much!
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Amazing story Beth. ☺️
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It is!
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A marathon fuelled by M&Ms!
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Great endorsement for them )
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We are all, worldwide, collecting stories during this time. We’re hardwired for it.
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That’s it, exactly
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That is so cool! Nothing can stop someone who has a strong will. I love the quote you added!
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An inspiring story Beth – it shows how you can’t contain the human spirit!
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It does !
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I cannot imagine.
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Not in my craziest Fever dream )
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I think he should try a triathlon next! I love stories like this. For the record, I’d do a lot of things for drinks and M&Ms too.
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i so get that )
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I love this guy! 🙂
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he’s such a happy spirit
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I got in a four-mile walk today—no marathons here. I like the image of the “onlookers staring in confusion.”
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yes, i loved that
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I could learn something from him! All I am doing is eating from the stress..lol
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i can more identify with your approach, though we all have our own way )
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This guy has so much more energy than me
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Yes, I did wonder about his neighbours!
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Thanks for sharing! Stopping my complaints here and off to a much larger (but small) garden to do my 10k daily steps!
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there you go!
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These days, I feel accomplished when I jog ten minutes in my kitchen! While I ran a few marathons in my pre-parent days, I don’t think I’ll be trying that in my home anytime soon … though I surely admire him his commitment. 🙂
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i have never run any distance, so this is very impressive to me, including his sheer will.
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my kind of guy. I might be approaching a marathon walking back and forth between the couch and the fridge…
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It will take me a lifetime inside )
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but it’s a nice goal to have. maybe move your couch further away from the fridge… 🙂
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hmmm
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🙂
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It’s hard to fathom even considering to do that!! But I give him credit for amazing mental toughness.
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i so agree!
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Awesome and good for him!
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I agree!
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Ah, humanity. We’re so cool sometimes. 🙂
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We have our moments
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