Embracing Exercise: Libi Frager's Journey in Running and Spirituality (Before- and After- Giving Birth)

In this episode of 'Frum Women In Motion', host Ellen Z. Goldberg interviews Libi Frager, a wife, mother of five, and medical office administrator. Libi shares her journey from feeling stuck in the daily grind to achieving personal empowerment through running and fitness. After running a 2K race, she ambitiously trained for, and completed, half marathons in 2023 and 2024. Libi's youngest child just turned one and she is slowly returning to exercise. Libi's story emphasizes pushing physical boundaries to bring holistic benefits to oneself and one's family.

We will be checking in with Libi periodically to see how her postpartun journey back into motion goes!

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

00:56 Meet Libi Frager

01:48 Spiritual Focus and Dedication

02:44 Libi's Journey to Fitness

06:33 Discovering CrossFit and Running

10:09 Training for the First Race

17:50 The Jerusalem Marathon Experience

21:02 Our Half Marathon Experience

21:40 Signing Up for the Dead Sea Marathon

22:32 Running in the Forests of Israel

23:22 Finishing the Jerusalem Marathon

25:03 The Dead Sea Marathon Adventure

28:45 Spiritual Aspects of Running

31:56 Supporting Family in Running

34:15 A New Beginning in Fitness

35:49 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

In this episode of Frum Women in Motion, host Ellen Z. Goldberg interviews Sarah Wizman, a dedicated mother, experienced runner, and fitness instructor. Sarah shares her personal journey, including her marriage of 34 years, raising six children, having five grandchildren, and her professional transitions to becoming a fitness instructor and life coach.

Sarah delves into her passion for exercise, recounting her achievements in marathons and how running has positively impacted her life and mental toughness. Sarah offers insights and advice for women starting out and exercise's uplifting effect on life and relationships.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction

00:33 Spiritual Focus and Personal Prayers

01:09 Sarah Wizman's Background and Family Life

01:43 Journey into Fitness and Teaching

02:55 Running and Personal Fitness Routine

06:52 Mental and Emotional Benefits of Exercise

12:05 Running Community and Marathons

17:53 Advice for Beginners and Encouragement

23:18 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Check out KosherCasual.com and their social media sites for the Swim and Sport Skirts with Attached Leggings that Sarah loves to run in and stay tuned because in an upcoming episode, Frum Women in Motion is doing a collaboration with Kosher Casual and YOU might win that exercise skirt!

Sarah would love donations made to Ezer Mizion (EzerMizion.org), the world’s largest Jewish bone marrow registry and an organization that does tremendous good for sick and disabled people across the lifespan in Israel.