The Frum Health Club Podcast

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

Mendel Krashunsky

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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.

In this powerful episode, we cover:

✅ How running during lockdown turned into triathlon and Ironman
✅ The journey from Busselton to qualifying for the World Championship
✅ Competing in Nice on a rare Sunday race as a frum Jew
✅ What it felt like to stand at the start line among the world’s best athletes
✅ Balancing training with family, career, and community responsibilities
✅ Recovery, sleep, and nutrition — the keys to sustainable performance
✅ Why training itself is more meaningful than race day
✅ Mental clarity, focus, and spiritual growth through endurance sports
✅ Inspiring family and community to prioritize health and self-care
✅ Practical advice for frum men to take small steps toward fitness today

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