From COVID Jog to Ironman World Championship: Rabbi Yisroel Rosenbaum’s Inspiring Journey

The Frum Health Club Podcast · Oct 3, 2025 · 58m

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During COVID, Yisroel Rosenbaum laced up his first pair of running shoes just to stay active. What began as simple jogs soon grew into triathlons, then Ironman, and ultimately the Ironman World Championship. In 2025, a rare Sunday race in Nice, France gave him the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete on the world stage without compromising Shabbos — representing both Australia and Klal Yisroel. His journey is about more than medals or finish lines: it’s about building extraordinary health, deepening avodas Hashem, and showing what’s possible when discipline meets faith.

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